{"product_id":"west-system-wooden-boat-restoration-repair-manual","title":"West System Wooden Boat Restoration \u0026 Repair Manual","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWest System Wooden Boat Restoration \u0026amp; Repair Manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fully illustrated, practical guide to restoring and repairing wooden boats using modern epoxy techniques. Written for boat owners and yard professionals, this 80-page softcover manual covers the most common structural and cosmetic challenges facing wooden hulls — from dry rot and frame damage to plank repairs — with step-by-step guidance that delivers professional-quality results without requiring a boatbuilding background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Covered\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagnosing and treating dry rot in frames, planks, and structural members\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructural frame repairs using epoxy consolidants and fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlank repair and replacement techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing modern epoxy products to dramatically extend the service life of a wooden hull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenovation approaches for older wooden boats returning to active use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Softcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully illustrated with drawings and photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e This manual is the go-to recommendation for any wooden boat owner asking about dry rot treatment, structural repairs, or hull restoration — especially customers who are new to epoxy work and need guidance before purchasing materials. It pairs naturally with an epoxy starter setup: recommend the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11131376402468\"\u003eWest System 206 Slow Hardener (0.86 qt)\u003c\/a\u003e alongside the appropriate resin for penetrating and consolidating soft or rotted wood. For structural gap-filling and bonding, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11131375943716\"\u003eWest System 406 Colloidal Silica Filler – 10 lb\u003c\/a\u003e is the standard choice; for fairing and shaping repaired areas, suggest the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11131376304164\"\u003eWest System 407 Low Density Filler – 14 lb\u003c\/a\u003e. Customers doing more extensive restoration work will benefit from the companion \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11131376205860\"\u003eGougeon Brothers on Boat Construction\u003c\/a\u003e reference, and fiberglass boat owners should be directed to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11131376468004\"\u003eWest System Fiberglass Boat Repair \u0026amp; Maintenance Manual\u003c\/a\u003e instead. At this price point, it’s an easy upsell that sets the customer up for success and reduces the chance of costly material misuse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51233006256164,"sku":"655-002970","price":9.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/655-002970.jpg?v=1786152048","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/west-system-wooden-boat-restoration-repair-manual","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}