Fiberglassing a Lapstrake Boat and Using WEST SYSTEM EPOXY - 879 Release Fabric

Howdy folks — Mark here from Nomad Boatbuilding. Wooden boatbuilders are often called craftsmen, artists, or engineers — but most days, I feel more like a problem solver. In this video, I tackle a tricky challenge: fiberglassing a glued-lapstrake wooden hull using WEST SYSTEM epoxy products. Lapstrake planking has deep ridges and overlaps that make traditional fiberglassing nearly impossible. My solution? Applying fiberglass tape to each plank individually and finishing it with peel ply (release fabric) to speed up the process and improve the finish. Along the way, I share: ⚓ How to use WEST SYSTEM 105 Resin and 207 Hardener for glassing ⚓ Why fiberglass tape beats cloth for lapstrake hulls ⚓ The benefits of peel ply for smooth, sand-ready finishes ⚓ Tips for mixing, applying, and trimming epoxy cleanly ⚓ Lessons learned the hard way (like forgetting to trim before full cure 😅) This method made the job faster, cleaner, and more durable — perfect for boats that live on a mooring or get hauled up on rocky beaches. If you enjoy traditional boatbuilding, epoxy work, and creative problem-solving in the shop, you’ll love this one. 💡 WEST SYSTEM Epoxy Resources 👉https://www.westsystem.com/ for manuals, selection guides, and tech support. ⚙️ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL 👍 Like • 💬 Comment • 🔔 Subscribe • 💙 Join me on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/nomadboatbuilding #Boatbuilding #WoodenBoats #Fiberglassing #Lapstrake #Epoxy #WestSystem #NomadBoatbuilding #BoatRestoration #Woodworking #Sailing #MaritimeCraftsmanship #DIYBoatbuilding