How to Make Fiberglass Rub Rail End Caps | Sailboat Restoration | Trawler Boat Building (Ep53)

In this episode of Motor City Boat Werks, I show you step-by-step how I fabricated fiberglass end caps for the rub rail on my Albin 27 pocket trawler. From creating the plug and shaping the mold to laying the fiberglass layers and finishing with epoxy fairing compound, I share tips, tricks, and techniques for anyone looking to improve their DIY boat restoration skills. Learn how to: ✅ Create a custom fiberglass plug for complex shapes ✅ Lay multiple layers of fiberglass cloth for strength and durability ✅ Use epoxy resin and fairing compounds for smooth, professional finishes ✅ Achieve perfectly fitted rub rail end caps for trailerable sailboats and pocket trawlers ✅ Avoid common mistakes when working with marine fiberglass projects This episode I explain my process to fabricate rub rail end caps out of fiberglass. The stern corners of my Albin 27 pocket trawler are the most vulnerable places for the hull deck joint. Here's how I made fiberglass end caps using West Systems Epoxy and Total Fair Total Boat Fairing Compound. Welcome to my boat building channel! This is my trawler restoration of an Albin 27 pocket trawler. Every couple of weeks I post a boat building or boat repair video to document various boat projects, sailboat restorations, trawler refit, or boat repairs. 📌**MotorCity Boat Werks has no sponsors and receives no compensation from any of the brands featured or recommended. However, there may be compensation from the use of Amazon affiliate links below.** Equipment featured this episode: West System Epoxy https://amzn.to/468HqLQ 3m Glazing Fairing Compound Finish https://amzn.to/3REsOj5 Total Fair Total Boat Fairing Epoxy https://amzn.to/3PT5WLu Table Clamp - "The Third Arm" https://amzn.to/3rlnVRq Black Acrylic Sheets https://amzn.to/3LGeGSq 3m 4200 Marine Sealant https://amzn.to/3tb5101 🎥 Featured Projects & Playlists ➡️ Coosa Board & Composites    • Coosa Board and Composites For Boat Building   ➡️ Albin 27 Pocket Trawler Restoration    • Trawler Restoration | Albin 27 Family Crui...   ➡️ Skipper 20 Sailboat Rebuild    • Small Sailboat Restoration   ➡️ Small Sailboat Pilothouse    • How to Build a Small Sailboat Pilothouse   ✅⭐ 🔔MotorCity Boat Werks channel provides how-to tips and tricks for boat sailboat restoration and boat building. Please join me Fridays at 5pm EST episodes from the Boat Werks. 👍 If you enjoy Motor City Boat Werks: Please like, subscribe, and share    / @motorcityboatwerks   📧Questions or comments: https://motorcityboatwerks.com/contact/ 🚀 Support the Werkers community on Patreon Join The Werkers (fan club):   / motorcityboatwerks   PATREON Werker members get: ⭐ Detailed materials lists & E-pubs ⭐ My Da Vinci’s Notebook ⭐ Bonus build content ⭐ Signed book + decal giveaway (limited time!) #boatrestoration #boatbuilding #sailboatrestoration #motorcityboatwerks #diyboatrestoration BoatWerks Theme: "Early Retirement Start" by Ryan Muns Eyes on the Moon Studios