The "West System" is not just the brand of epoxy, but a method of
encapsulating a wooden boat in fibreglass and epoxy. Using the West
System, a boat is completely sealed, so that water cannot get to the
wood. It's time consuming, requiring great attention to detail. It's
not simply painting epoxy over the wood. Each seam is covered with a
fillet of thickened epoxy and fibreglass cloth.


Thomas Wentworth wrote:
I keep seeing postings and other writings about the "West System" .

I know it is something to do with epoxy .. but what?

Is this just a brand?

Also,,, if you need fiberglass supplies when fixing an old sailboat, where
would you look? Do you go to an auto repair supply place?