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EPOXYWORKS
Number 32, Spring 2010
Cover story: After three years of painstaking work and many
interruptions, Ted Moores of Bear Mountain Boats completed the Bear Mountain 30 Hybrid
Electric Launch Sparks. We take a close up look at this award winning boat while
cruising Ontario’s historic Rideau Canal.
Also: In the first of a series of articles on wood/epoxy
boat construction, Ted Moores offers a lesson on strip plank construction.
These articles will incorporate all of the “Cheap Tricks” Ted has learned in
thirty-five years of boat building as applied to the building of Sparks. Also
in this issue, a first time strip plank boat builder demonstrates the value
of the technique in building his own wooden treasure. A close look at the
building of an i550 sail boat here at Gougeon Brothers and how it became the
choice to compete in the Everglades Challenge. In what he says is his last
article for Epoxyworks, Captain J. R. Watson built a variety of items for his
new boat that he says are better built than bought. A Maine boat building company
builds modern components for an ancient boat replica. Rob VanMullekom fixes a
punctured motorcycle case with Six10® and Tom Pawlak shows how to extend the
life of a snow shovel using G/flex®. Finally, we profile Maine boat building
school, The Apprenticeshop.
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EPOXYWORKS
Number 31, Fall 2010
Cover story: WEST SYSTEM®, Chesapeake Light Craft™ (CLC) and nine family groups joined
forces at the 2010 WoodenBoat Show at Mystic Seaport in Connecticut this June to build nine Sassafras 16 kit
canoes. The families and their CLC and West System Tech Staff helpers labored hard to get their stitch and glue
lapstrakes as far toward completion as they could in just three short days.
Also: Fire up the test machines. Bruce Niederer uses the PATTI
test to dispel myths about adhesives and white oak. Impact testing reveals the ideal
hull specs for a new electric launch. And fatigue testing provides sound evidence
for a new style deadeye. Two different bicycle makers use wood to make bicycles
for the same reason—it is an excellent engineering material. Also in this issue,
readers used WEST SYSTEM Epoxy to restore the Tartan Ten, Flags and the yacht Bolero.
Another reader used it to salvage an older Harken Flexible furler unit, while a New
Jersey man uses it to save damaged guitars. Our Tips and Techniques guru, Tom Pawlak,
shows how he repaired a plastic hatch with G/flex Epoxy. And, we profile custom boat
builder Hugh Saint and the International Yacht Restoration School in Newport,
Rhode Island.
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EPOXYWORKS
Number 30, Fall 2010
Cover story: J. R. Watson built a 28' Howard I. Chapelle-designed
sharpie and over the years wrote several Epoxyworks articles detailing aspects of her construction,
beginning Epoxyworks 15, Spring 2000, with "Building a wood/epoxy Sharpie." He launched the
completed Lady B on August 20, 2009. On one of the first sails, I asked Jan Gougeon to come
along to see what he thought of her. That sail brought back many memorable sailing moments
that J.R. and Jan shared growing up with boats.
Also: John Thomas describes a simple fairing technique for complex
shapes. A look at Russell Brown?s new, fuel-efficient PT Skiff. Tom Pawlak gives us a great
tip for gelcoat blister repair and shows how to build a really practical wastebasket. Randy
Zajac looks at the practicality of repairing damaged carbon fiber bicycle frames. Sailing
canoe guru Hugh Horton talks about the process of designing a new stitch & glue sailing canoe.
Tom Pawlak shows us how Horton makes small pad eyes with lots of holding power. Jeff Wright
uses a CAD program to design a plywood/foam/epoxy cooler to fit his classic Formula. We look
at the work of students from the Northwest School of Boat Building and what a New Mexico
artist has created to commemorate a 400th anniversary.
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EPOXYWORKS
Number 29, Fall 2009
Cover story: The Gougeon 12.3 canoe represents decades of
experimentation by employees of Gougeon Brothers. Robert Monroe's cold-molded canoe came from
a half-mold that eventually resulted in a mold which, over the last 20 years, was used to
produce nearly three dozen offspring that reflect a wide range of tastes and technologies.
Dozens have been built, yet no two are exactly alike. The evolution of the Gougeon 12.3
parallels our love of boating, passion for innovation and desire to build better boats—all
of which contribute to the products we produce today.
Also: Tom Pawlak shows us how he added a deck to a Gougeon 12.3 canoe, turning it into a 12.3
kayak. J. R. Watson passes on some kayaking tips and famed boat designer John Marples tells
us about the construction of a very unusual propulsion system. Bruce Niederer looks back on
40 years of boatbuilding at Gougeon Brothers. We'll look at taking epoxy coating out of the
garage and into the living room, restoring a one-of-a-kind airplane, repairing a rudder during
a sailboat race, building a unique fish tank, creating big sculptures and destroying things to
learn how to make them last longer.
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EPOXYWORKS
Number 28, Spring 2009
Cover story:
2009 is the 40th Anniversary of Gougeon Brothers, Inc. 1969 marked a point in the Gougeon
brothers' careers when they applied all they had learned about wooden structures and epoxy
technology to manufacture, for the first time, a product utilizing wood/epoxy composite
construction. Meade Gougeon looks back at the development of the Gougeon brothers and how
their quest for lighter, stronger structures led to new building techniques and line of
products known as WEST SYSTEM.
Also: Reader contributors show us how to attach
line guides to a carbon fiber fly rod, repair rotted posts to save a deck and easily create
intricate inlays in wood. A local reader built an Arch Davis skiff that he tows behind his
Harley and a reader in California builds and plays carbon fiber/epoxy electric violins.
Jeff Wright shows how to test, prep and repair a plastic automobile part. Tom Pawlak shows
how to repair a plastic camper panel. Julie VanMullekom examines the QUV machine and the
data it generates. We have tips on repairing dented wood trim with G/5 and the best way to
save your 801 Roller Frame for re-use. Tom Pawlak visits the Small Craft Builders'
Rendezvous and we profile the Bates Technical College boatbuilding and repair program.
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EPOXYWORKS
Number 27, Fall 2008
Cover story:
Chris Jacobson rented some kayaks on a camping trip in 2005, and came home with the
intention of buying a couple of plastic kayaks. But, while searching the internet he
found some stitch and glue make’m yourself boats. After buying the books The New Kayak
Shop and Kayaks You Can Build, his family decided this was something they could do.
They traveled to Toronto and purchase plans for a Chesapeake Light Craft 16 and some
marine-grade plywood. Ten months later they had two, non-plastic CLC kayaks and a
well-documented story of how they were built with WEST SYSTEM epoxy.
Also: Tom Pawlak helps build a scaled down
working model of a lighthouse and passes along some useful G/5 Adhesive tips. Meade
Gougeon used G/5 and 105/205 to repair a broken spinnaker pole during the Chicago to
Mac race. J. R. Watson takes a close look at reinforcing fibers and offers some useful
application tips. WEST SYSTEM introduces Six10 Epoxy Adhesive, a pre-thickened
two-part epoxy in a convenient caulking cartridge. We look at some of James Wharram’s
enduring catamaran designs and vintage aircraft, a rocket ship and a steam-powered
launch.
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EPOXYWORKS
Number 26, Summer 2008
Cover story:
Ted Brewer's design Quiet Times sparked Carl Puehl’s imagination when he saw it
featured in The Boatbuilder magazine. He studied the design and said, "I can do that."
Five years later he had done it. Puehl built the long range cruiser nearly
single-handed in a pole barn behind his house in Saginaw, Michigan. Puehl stretched
Brewer’s design to 37 feet and ended up with a comfortable, reliable and highly
fuel-efficient yacht, perfect for exploring North America’s numerous lakes and inland
waterways. Puehl took lots of photographs during the constructions of his project and
gave us this well-documented article.
Also: Jennifer Lee and Pablo won a design
competition for the Museum of Modern Art's Young Architects Program and used WEST
SYSTEM epoxy in a project at the P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center in New York. J. R.
Watson shows how to build carbon fiber/epoxy composite tubes and a set of planer
boards. More tips and techniques for using G/flex epoxy including the repair of an ABS canoe. Tom Pawlak offers tips for building a trebuchet and repairing a lawn mower.
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EPOXYWORKS
Number 25, Summer 2007
Cover story:
Meade and Jan Gougeon build their first powerboats. Using the same Dick Newick
designed 32' hulls, they each developed their own versions of an efficient,
trailerable catamaran. With their shallow drafts they are designed for costal
cruising in the rivers and bays of Michigan and Florida. The twins have been
christened the Gougmarans and are designed for maximum fuel efficiency, a
2000 lb load capacity, and good seaworthiness in high winds and wave. Given their
long cruising range and capacity for passengers, the boats feature an enclosed
head and plenty of room for seating and storage. Meade also documents the boat's
cruise to the Everglades.
Also: How to install a depth sounder and
a removable hatch. Bruce Niederer discusses another accelerated test procedure
for Moisture Exclusion Effectiveness, which uses our environmental huts. We take
a quick look at two new WEST SYSTEM® products; The 320 Small Batch Scale and an
updated 309 Gear Pump. John White of Fife, Scotland tells how he built a Formula 1
Ferrari for his grandson. WEST SYSTEM introduces G/flex Epoxy, and adds a degree
of flexibility the product line. Related articles describe G/flex properties and
how to use G/flex to repair holes and leaking seams in aluminum boats.
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EPOXYWORKS
Number 24, Fall 2006
Cover story:
Steve Gembrowski of Bay City, Michigan spent a year and a half building a Ken
Basset designed mahogany runabout. The modified V-bottomed hull weighes just 420
pounds and is 14’10” long. Steve did an excellent job on the construction of this
gem and did a great job of documenting the project. The RASCAL took 1st place at
the 2005 Presque Isle Harbor Wooden Boat Show in the Contemorary Classic
division.
Also: How Brian Knight built an all-weather
barbeque grill stand. A high school rocket team’s successful effort to build a
rocket and send it a mile high. Two projects, one marine, one architectural that
deal with repairing rotted wood and a look at using borate salt to treat rotted
wood. Mike Leneman developes a hybrid plywood/composite construction method for
building hulls. Bruce Neiderer explains an accelerated test we use to compare the
moisture resisitance of coatings. Engineering a scooter for stiffness, and tips on
repairing a metal door and a cracked pot.
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EPOXYWORKS
Number 23, Spring 2006
Cover story:
While Epoxyworks was out of circulation, we missed reporting on an important epoxy
event, the launching of the 154’ cold-molded ketch, Scheherazade. Scheherazade,
one of the largest wood/epoxy vessels ever built in the United States is a Bruce
King design built by Hodgdon Yachts and launched September 27, 2003.
Also: Two different projects that use the
"lost foam" method to fabricate composite parts with cavities. Bruce
Niederer examines the effects of high temperatures on cured epoxy. Two variations
on building very stiff strongback supports for molds and jigs. Brian Knight’s
elegant, but cheap, planter box. Jeff Wright compares the cost and weight of flat
panels build with laminated and composite materials. Plus articles on repairing a
fiberglass statue, building a stripper kayak, sheathing the hull of a 65’ fishing
boat, and re-building an International 110.
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EPOXYWORKS
Number 22, Winter
2004
Cover story: Boatbuilder
Bruce Hutchinson of Gull Lake, Michigan launched Babyface
Nelson after two year of construction. Babyface Nelson
is a 30' replica of Baby Bootlegger, a Gold Cup racer
designed by George Crouch and built by Nivens in 1924.
Hutchinson describes his construction process using
mahogany, cedar and WEST SYSTEM epoxy.
Also: Meade Gougeon
weighs in on the factors contributing to stiffness loss
in small boats and Test Engineer, Bill Bertelsen adds
data to the discussion. More testing examines epoxy's
compatibility with pigments, stains, chopped strand
mat and exotic woods. And, we'll take an in depth look
at repairing holes in fiberglass boats.
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EPOXYWORKS
Number 21, Summer
2003
Cover story: The
Swift Solo is a single-handed skiff built by Bram Dally.
The cedar-strip core of the Swift is one successful
step in the development of the perfect combination of
skins and core. Dally discusses his quest to find the
stiffest, most durable hull for the speedy skiffs. Cover
photo, © Dennis Williams.
Also: Meade Gougeon
weighs in on the factors contributing to stiffness loss
in small boats and Test Engineer, Bill Bertelsen adds
data to the discussion. More testing examines epoxy's
compatibility with pigments, stains, chopped strand
mat and exotic woods. And, we'll take an in depth look
at repairing holes in fiberglass boats.
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EPOXYWORKS
Number 20, Fall
2002
Cover story: Ken
Newell, a materials engineer, and Steve Gallo, a mortgage
banker, installed a teak plank deck on their 50-foot
cutter Zatara. It was their first experience with a
project like this, and they have some valuable information
to pass along.
Also: Applying a
non-skid deck on a Pearson Flyer, installing a bow thruster
on a 26' sportfisherman, and replacing damaged bulkheads
on an Evelyn 32. Building a 55' Lugger, avoiding surface
contamination, testing adhesion to polyester blend laminates,
repairing a historic statue and Tom's G/5 Adhesive tips.
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EPOXYWORKS
Number 19, Spring
2002
Cover story: Scheherazade
a 154' 7" Bruce King designed ketch under construction
at Hodgdon Yachts, in East Boothbay, Maine is the largest
sailboat under construction in the United States. A
yacht this size will generate some huge loads on the
structure and on the hardware. It also generated some
large scale testing at Gougeon Brothers.
Also: Replacing
damaged balsa core in a 1981 Pearson Flyer, the versatility
of scrapers for working with epoxy, building an efficient
icebox, and making repairs on chair spindles, exterior
architectural trim and fiberglass tubs.
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EPOXYWORKS
Number 18, Fall
2001
Cover story: Student
sailors in a community sailing program learn to manuever
on the Saginaw River. Their plywood prams were built
by boatbuilding students in the organization using the
stitch and glue method.
Also:The benefits
of varnishing over epoxy, building a shelf, tips on
building a wood/epoxy sharpie, wood/epoxy comopsite
tank guidelines, product highlights and Paul Bulter's
latest dory.
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EPOXYWORKS
Number 17, Spring
2001
Cover story: Tenacious,
the Jubilee Sailing Trust's new wood/epoxy three masted
barque began sea trials in June 2000. We'll look back
at the history of her construction, which began in June
1996.
Also: A look at
the start of another large project, the 155' Scheherazade,
methods to test surface preparation for paints and primers,
reinforce sagging beams, reinforce sagging beams and
repair early stage gelcoat blisters and a number of
useful shop tips.
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EPOXYWORKS
Number 16, Fall
2000
Cover story: Meade
Gougeon maneuvers his decked sailing canoe Serendipity
on the Saginaw River.
Also: Methods for
bonding to plastic with epoxy, and Ted Moores' techniques
for applying fiberglass and getting the clearest finish
on a woodstrip hull.
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EPOXYWORKS
Number 15, Spring
2000
Cover story: An
oak and walnut staircase built by Dean Wolf of Manchester,
California.
Also: Mahogany Masters
II, resoring a gaff rigged sloop, student projects,
building a Sharpie and the largest wood/epoxy ship ever
built!
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EPOXYWORKS
Number 14, Fall
1999
Cover story: ALPA
Z, a 39' sport boat, designed and built by Van Dam Wood
Craft of Boyne City, Michigan.
Also: Building a
dingy, new window frames, composite fan shrouds, and
fences and gates. Advantages and disadvantages of thinning
epoxy and the launching of ANTONISA!
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EPOXYWORKS
Number 13, Spring
1999
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EPOXYWORKS
Number 12, Fall
1998
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EPOXYWORKS
Number 10, Fall
1998
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Published twice a year by Gougeon Brothers, Epoxyworks is a magazine about building, restoring and repairing with epoxy. It offers helpful tips, the latest techniques, projects you can build, readers' projects, and news from the Gougeon research and test labs.
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