Boats Archives - WEST SYSTEM

WEST SYSTEM Fits the Brief for Wooden Boat Building

Troy Dibben is an ‘old hand’ when it comes to using the WEST SYSTEM range. The timber boat specialist, based at Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard has been in the trade since the late 80s and has a reputation for impeccable craftsmanship and innovative design solutions. Troy undertook his apprenticeship in Sydney in 1988 […]

ATL sponsors AWBF 2021 Maritime Trail

History comes alive during the 2021 Maritime Trail, 10 and 11 April 2021, when wooden boat proponents and their suppliers and sponsors share their expertise and passion for craftsmanship and creativity in a restructured event in line with Covid-19 regulations. The Australian Wooden Boat Festival will host the Maritime Trail, showcasing the rich maritime heritage […]

Deal Island 50 fills a Niche

A new breed of timber boats is the speciality of the craftspeople at the Wooden Boat Shop, renowned for classic coastal cruisers that combine timber, traditional techniques and high-tech composites. Based in Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula, the Wooden Boat Shop, under the direction of boat builder, Tim Phillips and a team of 22, is […]

Boat in a Box

The compact offshore racing boat, known as the Globe Mini 5.80, the brainchild of adventurer and sailing legend, Don McIntyre, is taking off all over the world, a DIY kit constructed with plywood and WEST SYSTEM epoxy. The new International One Design Class of plywood, Mini 5.8-metre yachts is aimed at “home builders and adventurous […]

“Te Rapunga” Reflects New Dawn for Traditional Boat Building

A significant wooden boat rebuild is underway at Denman Marine in Kettering, Tasmania, reviving the 32-foot double-ended ketch known as “Te Rapunga”, and shining a light on the incredible life and philosophy of German-born seafarer and “citizen of the world”, George Dibbern. Meaning “Longing for the dawn” in the Maori language, Te Rapunga was discovered […]

ATL Composites sponsors WEST SYSTEM products to build a Haven

In February of 2019, the Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building (NWSWB) will showcase a Haven 12.5 at The MyState Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart, Tasmania. ATL Composites is proud to support this project, by kindly sponsoring WEST SYSTEM products for the build. NWSWB Chief Instructor, Sean Koomen and a team of highly skilled […]