Dean’s Blog

So, what is gel coat? Gel coat is the surface finish applied “in-mould” to an FRP production-built boat that hides all the lumpy criss-cross matt or weave textures of the fibres and gives a smooth coloured finish. Firstly, does my boat have gelcoat or paint? If your FRP boat is a production boat it will […]

“Fibreglass” it’s just a posh way of saying fibreglass I apologize to readers from the US “Fiberglass” it’s just a posh way of saying fiberglass Well, that’s not exactly true!!!!!! Fibreglass used to be called GRP (glass reinforced plastic), but more recently fibres such as carbon, aramid, uhmwpe (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene), and pp

We decided to start this blog, after years of being asked questions about boats, fibreglass and all things associated. We have been told that we have the ability to explain subjects in a clear and simple way enabling the layman to understand whatever subject is asked. The main reason for this is that I am