Infusion Intrusion: How Boatbuilders can Approach Change After years of imaginative “entrepreneuring,” applying innovative techniques, processes, and strategies, many weary boatbuilders are asking, “Why is everyone pushing resin infusion?” Well, unless the industry continues to improve, business will be lost to competitors who can build better, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly products. By Eric Greene

Is Structural Boat Repair in Your Future?
How can boatbuilders mitigate the chances of structural boat repair and increase longevity of recreational fiberglass boats?
By Scott Lewit

Achieving the Ultimate Marine Gel Coat Finish
Surface quality is, perhaps, more important to the recreational marine market than to any other segment of the composites industry. Cosmetics are a primary selling feature. So, how do boatbuilders get around some of the limitations in demanding marine applications?
By Scott Lewit

Marine Joints: Bonding, Bolting, and Fastening
Not all the energy behind engineering a great boat goes in the layup processes. Bonding, bolting, and fastening require just as much calculation and care.
By Scott Lewit

Financial Recoveries for Mandated Changes
Despite the financial burden of complying with tax laws, those same laws can ease the financial bite many manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors feel when compelled to make changes to their businesses or to the way they operate.
By Mark Battersby

Columns:

President’s Message - ACMA President Bill Kreylser waxes philosophic on an old, double-edged, Chinese curse, “May you live in interesting times,” and guides readers through a challenging transition for the association.

ACMA UpFront - After more than 17 years with ACMA, former executive director Missy Henriksen lets on what her plans are for the future.

Multiple Strengths, Infinite Possibilities - ACMA’s Composites Growth Initiative Director John Busel explains why the promise of “Multiple Strengths, Infinite Possibilities,” becomes a real challenge for the industry when applied to codes and standards.

Reinforced People - Miles Fiberglass & Composites President and CM Contributor Lori Luchak reflects on lessons learned from her industry pioneer father, Lowell Miles.

In-Frastructure - The National Composites Center’s Ela Kos revisits and updates the Anacostia River bridge project in Washington, D.C.

Pulling Strings - CM’s Rebecca D’Amico interviews Eastern Boats President Bob Bourdeau.