Our talented customer, Blake Bryan, took on an impressive boat rebuild recently and shared pictures of the process. It is a 1961 Keaton Utility comp ski boat built in Sacramento, California by Jack Keaton. They are famous boats for the area. Blake has four of them and two of them race V drive. You can see the before pic above.

Blake used vinyl ester resin, 1708 knit fabric, fillers and more for the restoration. Scroll through the pictures below and be ready to be impressed by the transformation.

Stripping to the core

Stringers

After-

Amazing work! 

Takeaways for Fiberglass Enthusiasts 

Blake’s rebuild offers valuable lessons for anyone interested in restoring fiberglass boats:

• Start with a Vision: Choose a project you’re passionate about. Blake knew the time and effort would be worth it. 
• Invest in Quality Materials: From fiberglass and resin to marine paint, using high-quality products is essential for long-lasting results.
• Be Patient & Methodical: Boat restoration is a step-by-step process.
• Respect the Classics: Restoration projects like this offer an opportunity to balance the charm of vintage design with modern upgrades that enhance usability.

Feeling inspired to start your own project? If you have questions about product selection, don't hesitate to reach out to us at sales@fiberglasswarehouse.com.

**We love seeing the projects you created using our products. Send your project photos to sales@fiberglasswarehouse.com and we will share them on our website and social media. If you are with a company, we can give a shout out to your company as well. In return, we will send you a discount code for 10% off your next order.