Epoxy, Resins, & Fiberglass

High-quality, two-component epoxy resin is essential for modern marine construction and durable fiberglass repair. At Fawcett Boat Supplies, we stock only industrial-strength systems formulated for superior moisture resistance, structural integrity, and long term performance in harsh marine environments. Whether you are building a custom composite, patching a hull, or fairing a surface, we have the fiberglass epoxy resin you need.

Selecting the Epoxy System

A professional epoxy fiberglass resin kit contains a base resin and a corresponding hardener. This two-component system lets boaters customize properties based on temperature and job complexity.

We proudly feature the industry-leading WEST SYSTEM 105 Epoxy System. The WEST SYSTEM 105 Resin is a versatile liquid epoxy resin that ensures superior "wet out" of reinforcing fabrics. It pairs with various hardeners (like WEST SYSTEM 205 Fast or 206 Slow) to control the cure speed. This flexibility makes it the top choice for small fiberglass epoxy fixes to large structural lamination and coating.

Structural Bonding and Reinforcement

For maximum strength, proper combination of fiberglass and epoxy resin is critical. Our epoxy resin for fiberglass has low viscosity, ensuring it fully saturates all woven materials, including cloth, mat, and tape.

Our inventory includes:

• Fiberglass Resins: Marine-grade epoxies that cure into rigid, high-strength solids, perfect for new laminates or bonding to existing fiberglass.

• Woven Fiberglass: Various weights of fiberglass cloth for reinforcing joints, patching cracks, or providing a complete fiberglass coating over wood and composites.

• Specialty Adhesives: Products like System Three T 88 are specialized structural epoxies developed for permanent wood-to-wood or wood to fiberglass bonding.

Fairing, Filling, and Repair Techniques

Epoxy versatility comes from using fillers, which thicken the liquid epoxy for fiberglass applications:

• Fairing Compounds (Low Density): Fillers like WEST SYSTEM 410 Microlight create a lightweight, easily sanded putty to smooth surfaces, fill voids, and prepare the hull for painting.

• Adhesive Fillers (High Density): Fillers like WEST SYSTEM 404 High Density create a high-strength, non sag adhesive used for structural bonds and hardware bedding.

For wood rot, penetrating epoxy sealers, such as System Three Rot Fix, saturate the soft substrate, stopping decay and creating a stable base before proceeding with the final epoxy resin fiberglass repair. This ensures a permanent fix.