What marine applications does H.B. Fuller serve?

H.B. Fuller offers adhesives and sealants for ship and boat building across a broad range of applications, including deck systems, interior bonding and sealing, cabin construction, vessel construction, exterior sealing, below-water sealing, glass bonding, inflatable boats, sound damping, marine electronics, and weld mount adhesively bonded fastener systems. View Products

What is Weld Mount and how does it benefit marine construction?

Weld Mount is an adhesively bonded fastener system designed to remove the need for mechanical fasteners, fixtures, tapping, welding or drilling. Weld Mount fasteners eliminate drilling holes into the core and remove the danger of delamination due to water intrusion. Installation involves cleaning the surface, loading the cartridge, dispensing onto parts, bonding in place (allowing 12-30 minutes for curing), and using. View Products

What deck materials can H.B. Fuller adhesives bond?

Decks made from real wood like teak, PVC, or polyurethane are bonded using H.B. Fuller solutions. Depending on the construction of the ship and the type of deck, the company offers the proper system that fits the respective purpose. Decks are bonded over the entire surface to help prevent cavities where water could accumulate. View Products

What are the benefits of full-surface deck bonding?

Bonding decks over the entire surface helps prevent cavities where water could accumulate. Deck bonding solutions ensure the deck is slip-resistant, offers insulation both in winter and summer, and protects the substructure from corrosion and solar radiation. View Products

How do H.B. Fuller deck caulking products protect marine joints?

H.B. Fuller deck caulking products fulfil the highest requirements when it comes to salt, freshwater, and UV resistance. The joints allow for permanent absorption of movement while simultaneously being easy to process and sand. The bedding compound has both high flexibility and great strength to keep the deck flooring in place while accommodating volume and thermal changes in length caused by temperature differences. View Products

What materials are used in inflatable boat construction?

Depending on the type of boat and the usage area, PVC, TPU, chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE) synthetic rubber, or neoprene are bonded. H.B. Fuller inflatable boat adhesives are formulated to bond these materials securely. View Products

What performance characteristics do H.B. Fuller inflatable boat adhesives offer?

H.B. Fuller inflatable boat adhesives provide a secure bond that prevents the loss of function and offer resistance to UV, temperature, and hydrolysis, thereby ensuring that the inflatable boat will last for many years. View Products

What are marine structural adhesives used for in boat construction?

In modern yachts and boats made from GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) or aluminium, marine structural adhesives are used for deck hull connections, stringer bonding, and the mounting of flying bridge constructions. H.B. Fuller marine structural adhesives offer a strong range of adhesives to bond stringers, ribs, and transoms to reduce weight and noise while lowering costs. View Products

How do marine structural adhesives compare to conventional joining methods?

Conventional joining methods such as rivets or screws can result in damage of the thermal insulation or the components through deformation or corrosion. Using marine adhesives and sealants can prevent this and actually both increases rigidity and decreases the weight of the panel. By using H.B. Fuller marine structural adhesives and sealants, vibrations are reduced, different elongations are balanced, and shocks are absorbed. View Products

Where are marine structural adhesives applied on boats and ships?

Marine structural bonding adhesives are utilized in many areas in boat and shipbuilding, including walls, doors, decorative panels, interior linings, floor plates, and ceilings. Applications include outside bonding and sealing, bonding and sealing below the water line, and inside bonding and sealing. View Products

What exterior bonding and sealing solutions does H.B. Fuller offer?

H.B. Fuller outside applications offer very good resistance against weathering and UV radiation. Many attachments on boats and ships need to be bonded or sealed for design or safety requirements, with these solutions addressing those needs. View Products

Why is below-water sealing critical in marine construction?

Attachments below the water line need very strong bonds and tight seals to ensure the integrity of the hull during long periods in the water. H.B. Fuller offers solutions specifically formulated for these demanding below-water applications. View Products

How do H.B. Fuller marine window bonding and sealing solutions support modern ship design?

On ships, bonded windows enable architectural freedom, modern design and novel types of constructions. H.B. Fuller can bond conventional mineral glass as well as synthetic glass like polycarbonate. On the water, facade systems are subject to strong movements and torsions and must resist strong UV radiation and all types of weather. H.B. Fuller's marine glazing, secondary sealants, cast resins, panel adhesives, and marine weather sealants help realize such complex projects. View Products

MARINE INDUSTRY

Advanced Adhesives and Sealants

Optimal product solutions in ship and boat building to meet the harsh needs of the marine industry.

GENERAL MARINE

PRODUCT RANGE OF ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS

We have adhesive solutions for a wide range of marine applications.

CARGO SHIPS

ADVANCED BONDING TECHNOLOGIES FOR CARGO SHIP BUILDERS

Adhesive solutions for the toughest of conditions in cargo, oil tankers and other large ships.

Yachts

Advanced Bonding Technologies for Luxury Yacht Builders

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In the harsh marine environment, marine adhesives and sealants need to withstand strong UV radiation, humidity, fresh water, and salt water. It is also essential to durably and securely seal add-on components on a ship’s deck and hull, as well as in the interior, as poor workmanship can lead to corrosion, leakage and damage of the GRP (glass-fiber reinforced plastic or polymer) laminate.

At H.B. Fuller, we offer optimal product solutions in ship and boat building. Our complete line of marine adhesives and sealants has been specially developed to fulfill needs during production and to provide long-term stability in the final product in a broad set of applications.

Boat and ship building projects are becoming more and more demanding in terms of architectural and design aspects, but also with regard to technical requirements. To ensure successful application and design, H.B. Fuller provides professional solutions for the boat and shipbuilding industry. H.B. Fuller offers a complete product range from a single source – from the manufacturing of high-quality glasses to sealing below the water line. All materials are matched to each other. With these system solutions, H.B. Fuller ensures the highest level of safety and quality in boats and ships, from small boats to cruise liners.

Our Marine Adhesive and Sealant Service Portfolio

Adhesion Testing

Compatibility Tests

Application Training at the Processor’s Site

Support for Working with Independent Laboratories for External Testing

Development of Quality Assurance Programs

Deck Bonding and Caulking

Marine decks—whether made from real wood, PVC, or polyurethane—require durable protection against environmental stressors. For wood decks, sealing joints against water intrusion is critical. Our deck caulking products offer exceptional resistance to saltwater, freshwater, and UV exposure, while allowing for permanent movement absorption and easy processing and sanding. Additionally, deck bedding must accommodate volume and thermal changes due to temperature fluctuations. Our flexible yet strong bedding compounds ensure secure flooring performance under these demanding conditions.

Structural Adhesives

Modern yachts and boats made from GRP or aluminum require strong, flexible bonding solutions for high-stress areas like deck-hull connections, stringers, and flying bridge mounts. H.B. Fuller’s marine structural adhesives and sealants reduce weight, noise, and vibration while absorbing shocks and balancing elongation. Unlike traditional fasteners, our adhesives prevent thermal insulation damage and corrosion, enhancing rigidity and reducing panel weight.
Our solutions are used across marine applications—from walls, doors, and decorative panels to interior linings, floor plates, and ceilings. Key bonding and sealing areas include:
• Outside Bonding & Sealing: High UV and weather resistance for exterior attachments
• Interior Bonding: Eliminates mechanical fixings and noise, compatible with all common materials

Window Bonding, Sealing and Glazing

Bonded windows and structural façade systems are increasingly popular in modern boat and ship design, offering architectural freedom and sleek, frameless aesthetics that create a sense of openness. H.B. Fuller provides advanced bonding technologies for both mineral and synthetic glass, including polycarbonate, enabling durable and flexible installations.

Marine windows face intense mechanical stress, torsion, UV exposure, and harsh weather conditions. Our marine glazing solutions—including structural adhesives, weather sealants, secondary sealants, and cast resins—ensure long-lasting performance. These sealants protect against water intrusion, accommodate thermal expansion, and maintain structural integrity, even in space-constrained environments.

Electronics Protection, Encapsulation, Speakers

Our marine electronic adhesive solutions [LA4.1]deliver exceptional performance in bonding critical components across a wide range of marine electronics applications[LA5.1]. These include systems such as sonar, radar, navigation displays, and communication devices, as well as sealing and protecting electronic control units (ECUs) used in vessel automation and monitoring. Whether it's safeguarding sensitive components from harsh marine environments or providing structural bonding at the device level[LA6.1], our adhesives are engineered to meet the demanding requirements of the marine industry.

Sound Dampening

On the HB Fuller website, our marine sound dampening solutions are designed to address Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) challenges in demanding environments. We offer advanced foil-backed patches and butyl constrained layer patches with aluminum foil, engineered to insulate, seal, and waterproof electrical wire harness joints and grommets. These double-sided patches bond effectively to metal, plastic, and fiberglass surfaces. The aluminum foil backing reflects sound waves, while the butyl layer converts vibrational energy into heat through shear forces induced between the substrate and the constraining layer. Additionally, phase interfaces within the polymer structure disrupt sound wave transmission, enhancing overall acoustic performance. These features make our NVH solutions ideal for improving onboard comfort and reducing noise in marine vessels.

Panel Production

H.B. Fuller provides a strong range of adhesives to produce sandwich panels and decorative panels made from different materials[LA7.1]. Sandwich elements significantly reduce net weight without losing their intrinsic properties. Materials as diverse as wood, metal, plastics or ultramodern composites with a foam or honeycomb core are used in this context.

Below Water Sealing

In the marine industry, bonding and sealing solutions for applications below the waterline are essential to ensure the long-term watertight integrity of the hull. These areas require exceptionally strong and reliable adhesion to withstand constant exposure to moisture and pressure. Typical applications include hardware bedding, fastener sealing, port light sealing, and windshield bedding. Our advanced bonding and sealing products are designed to meet these demanding conditions, offering key benefits such as being odorless, non-yellowing, easy to process, requiring no primer, and curing rapidly. They are compatible with a wide range of materials including wood, SMC, FRP, aluminum, stainless steel, and other composites—making them a versatile and dependable choice for marine construction and maintenance.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What marine applications does H.B. Fuller serve?

H.B. Fuller offers adhesives and sealants for ship and boat building across a broad range of applications, including deck systems, interior bonding and sealing, cabin construction, vessel construction, exterior sealing, below-water sealing, glass bonding, inflatable boats, sound damping, marine electronics, and weld mount adhesively bonded fastener systems.

View Products
Why is marine adhesive and sealant performance critical?

In the harsh marine environment, adhesives and sealants need to withstand strong UV radiation, humidity, fresh water, and salt water. It is essential to durably and securely seal add-on components on a ship's deck and hull, as well as in the interior, as poor workmanship can lead to corrosion, leakage and damage of the GRP laminate.

View Products

View Products
What is Weld Mount and how does it benefit marine construction?

Weld Mount is an adhesively bonded fastener system designed to remove the need for mechanical fasteners, fixtures, tapping, welding or drilling. Weld Mount fasteners eliminate drilling holes into the core and remove the danger of delamination due to water intrusion. Installation involves cleaning the surface, loading the cartridge, dispensing onto parts, bonding in place (allowing 12-30 minutes for curing), and using.

View Products
What deck materials can H.B. Fuller adhesives bond?

Decks made from real wood like teak, PVC, or polyurethane are bonded using H.B. Fuller solutions. Depending on the construction of the ship and the type of deck, the company offers the proper system that fits the respective purpose. Decks are bonded over the entire surface to help prevent cavities where water could accumulate.

View Products
What are the benefits of full-surface deck bonding?
How do H.B. Fuller deck caulking products protect marine joints?

H.B. Fuller deck caulking products fulfil the highest requirements when it comes to salt, freshwater, and UV resistance. The joints allow for permanent absorption of movement while simultaneously being easy to process and sand. The bedding compound has both high flexibility and great strength to keep the deck flooring in place while accommodating volume and thermal changes in length caused by temperature differences.

View Products
What materials are used in inflatable boat construction?
What performance characteristics do H.B. Fuller inflatable boat adhesives offer?
What are marine structural adhesives used for in boat construction?

In modern yachts and boats made from GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) or aluminium, marine structural adhesives are used for deck hull connections, stringer bonding, and the mounting of flying bridge constructions. H.B. Fuller marine structural adhesives offer a strong range of adhesives to bond stringers, ribs, and transoms to reduce weight and noise while lowering costs.

View Products
How do marine structural adhesives compare to conventional joining methods?

Conventional joining methods such as rivets or screws can result in damage of the thermal insulation or the components through deformation or corrosion. Using marine adhesives and sealants can prevent this and actually both increases rigidity and decreases the weight of the panel. By using H.B. Fuller marine structural adhesives and sealants, vibrations are reduced, different elongations are balanced, and shocks are absorbed.

View Products
Where are marine structural adhesives applied on boats and ships?
What exterior bonding and sealing solutions does H.B. Fuller offer?
Why is below-water sealing critical in marine construction?
What are sandwich and panel adhesives used for in marine applications?

H.B. Fuller's portfolio of sandwich panel adhesives offers a strong range of adhesives to produce sandwich panels and decorative panels made from different materials. Sandwich elements significantly reduce net weight without losing their intrinsic properties. Materials as diverse as wood, metal, plastics or ultramodern composites with a foam or honeycomb core are used in sandwich and panel manufacturing.

View Products
How do H.B. Fuller marine window bonding and sealing solutions support modern ship design?

On ships, bonded windows enable architectural freedom, modern design and novel types of constructions. H.B. Fuller can bond conventional mineral glass as well as synthetic glass like polycarbonate. On the water, facade systems are subject to strong movements and torsions and must resist strong UV radiation and all types of weather. H.B. Fuller's marine glazing, secondary sealants, cast resins, panel adhesives, and marine weather sealants help realize such complex projects.

View Products

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