{"product_id":"gougeon-brothers-on-boat-construction-hardcover","title":"Gougeon Brothers on Boat Construction – Hardcover Reference Book","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Definitive Guide to Wood-Epoxy Composite Boatbuilding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGougeon Brothers on Boat Construction\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidely 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood selection, preparation, and epoxy compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaminate design and composite construction methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware bonding and through-hull installation techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFairing, finishing, and surface preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety practices and tool guidance for working with epoxy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHundreds of illustrations and photographs throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e406 pages, hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmateur and professional boatbuilders working with wood-epoxy composites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine repair technicians and boatyard staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents in boatbuilding and marine trades programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone looking to deepen their understanding of epoxy systems in a marine context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePair With Your Epoxy System\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe techniques in this book are built around the epoxy system covered throughout — start with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/west-system-c105a-epoxy-resin-946-ml-32-oz\"\u003eWest System C105A Epoxy Resin – 946 ml\u003c\/a\u003e or the larger \u003ca href=\"\/products\/west-system-c105b-epoxy-resin-3-74-l-98-gal\"\u003eWest System C105B Epoxy Resin – 3.74 L\u003c\/a\u003e. For structural fillets and bonding, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/west-system-406-colloidal-silica-filler-10-lb\"\u003eWest System 406 Colloidal Silica Filler\u003c\/a\u003e. For a practical repair-focused companion guide, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/west-system-fiberglass-boat-repair-maintenance-manual\"\u003eWest System Fiberglass Boat Repair \u0026amp; Maintenance Manual\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003ewhy\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/west-system-fiberglass-boat-repair-maintenance-manual\"\u003eFiberglass Boat Repair \u0026amp; Maintenance Manual\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51233005535268,"sku":"655-002","price":79.29,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/655-002.jpg?v=1786152039","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/gougeon-brothers-on-boat-construction-hardcover","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}