Gougeon Brothers on Boat Construction – Hardcover Reference Book
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The Definitive Guide to Wood-Epoxy Composite Boatbuilding
Gougeon Brothers on Boat Construction is the authoritative reference on building and repairing boats using wood-epoxy composite techniques. Written by the pioneers of modern epoxy boatbuilding, this 406-page hardcover covers everything from raw material selection and laminate design to hardware bonding, construction methods, safety practices, and tool use — all supported by hundreds of detailed illustrations and photographs.
Widely used as a textbook in professional boatbuilding schools, it remains the most comprehensive single-volume resource for anyone working with epoxy systems in a marine environment — from first-time builders to experienced yard professionals.
What's Inside
- Wood selection, preparation, and epoxy compatibility
- Laminate design and composite construction methods
- Hardware bonding and through-hull installation techniques
- Fairing, finishing, and surface preparation
- Safety practices and tool guidance for working with epoxy
- Hundreds of illustrations and photographs throughout
- 406 pages, hardcover
Who It's For
- Amateur and professional boatbuilders working with wood-epoxy composites
- Marine repair technicians and boatyard staff
- Students in boatbuilding and marine trades programs
- Anyone looking to deepen their understanding of epoxy systems in a marine context
Pair With Your Epoxy System
The techniques in this book are built around the epoxy system covered throughout — start with West System C105A Epoxy Resin – 946 ml or the larger West System C105B Epoxy Resin – 3.74 L. For structural fillets and bonding, see West System 406 Colloidal Silica Filler. For a practical repair-focused companion guide, see the West System Fiberglass Boat Repair & Maintenance Manual.
Parts Desk Insights
Best Use Case: This book is the right recommendation for customers who are building a boat from scratch, undertaking a major structural restoration, or want to truly understand the why behind epoxy boatbuilding — not just the how. It's especially valuable for customers buying into the full epoxy system for the first time, as it provides the technical foundation to use the products correctly and confidently. For customers doing a single small repair, steer them toward the Fiberglass Boat Repair & Maintenance Manual instead — it's a more practical, task-focused resource. This title is also a strong add-on sell alongside a first-time epoxy kit purchase.
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