MAS Boat Building Epoxy 5 to 1 Slow

MAS Boat Building Epoxy 5 to 1 Slow

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Price  £24.00inc VAT/ £20.00ex VAT
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MAS Boat Building Epoxy 5 to 1 Slow

MAS Boat Building Epoxy 5 to 1 Slow

Price  £24.00inc VAT/ £20.00ex VAT

A traditional 5:1 marine epoxy for structural lamination, hull bonding and timber sealing. Strong, dependable, and easy to mix.

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MAS Boat Building Epoxy 5:1 is the traditional ratio system many boat builders learned on, and it remains one of the most dependable epoxies for structural marine work.

A proven system for structural strength

Mixed at a straightforward 5:1 ratio by volume with MAS Slow hardener, this resin is built for jobs where strength and adhesion matter most: structural lamination, fibreglass and carbon fibre layups, hull and deck bonding, and general marine repair. Its self-levelling properties make it a strong choice for saturation coating, and the resin bonds well to timber, fibreglass, bare steel and lead, which makes it useful well beyond the boatyard for general structural repairs.

About the hardener

This resin is mixed with MAS Slow hardener, giving a longer working window suited to larger lamination jobs. It cures to a strong structural bond at the standard 5:1 mix ratio.

Working with fillers

Once mixed, this resin can be thickened with MAS Epoxy T-Cell (Cellulose Fibres) or MAS Epoxy Colloidal Silica Filler to create gap-filling and filleting compounds, or used neat as a penetrating sealer on bare timber before painting or varnishing.

Note: this is a traditional 5:1 system rather than a non-blushing formula. If you'd prefer a wax-free cure with less clean-up, see our MAS Low Vis Resin or MAS FLAG Thick Resin 2:1 ranges, and read our guide on amine blush for the difference between the two systems.

FAQs

What's the difference between this and MAS Low Vis or FLAG?

This is MAS's traditional 5:1 system, while Low Vis and FLAG are part of the newer 2:1 non-blushing range. The 5:1 system has a long track record for structural strength; the 2:1 range is wax-free and blush-free, which saves a clean-up step between coats. Both cure to a strong structural bond — the choice mostly comes down to whether you want the traditional ratio or the no-wash-down convenience of the 2:1 system.

What hardener does this use?

This product uses MAS Slow hardener, giving a longer working window that suits bigger lamination jobs. It cures to a strong structural bond at the standard 5:1 mix ratio.

Can I thicken this resin for filling gaps?

Yes — add MAS Epoxy T-Cell or MAS Epoxy Colloidal Silica Filler once the resin and hardener are mixed, to create a filleting or gap-filling paste.

What does it bond to?

Timber, fibreglass, bare steel and lead, making it suitable for general structural repairs as well as boatbuilding.

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