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Wooden Boat Restoration

Fairing a Fiberglass Hull

A comprehensive technical guide to fairing fiberglass Thistle hulls, including the process of smoothing high and low areas, applying fairing compound, and polishing the finish. Benzur provides practical advice on tools, materials, and methodology while cautioning about the time investment and cost considerations.

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  • boat maintenance
  • fiberglass
  • hull care
  • technical