Sailboat Hull and Deck Repair
1st Edition
0070133697
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9780070133693
© 1996 | Published: January 1, 1996
A fiberglass hull's seamless nature leads many boatowners to conclude that repair must be difficult. Wrong. Here, clearly and abundantly illustrated, is all you need to know to seal joints, bed hardware, replace portlights, locate leaks, fix cracks a…
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Introduction
Leaks
Choosing a Sealant
Rebedding Deck Hardware
Preparing a Cored Deck for New Hardware
Sealing Chainplates
Sealing Portholes--A Temporary Solution
Rebedding Deadlights
Replacing Portlights
Mast Boots
Hull-to-Deck Joint
Centerboard Trunks
Through-Hull Fittings
Pressurizing to Find Leaks
Restoring the Gloss
Buffing
Sanding
Scratch Repair
Deck Repairs
Stress Cracks
Voids
Crazing (Alligatoring)
Renewing Nonskid
Teak Decks
Laminate Repair
Understanding Polyester Resin
Grinding Is Essential
The Basics of Fiberglass Lay-up
When to Use Epoxy
Core Problems
Delamination
Wet Core
Damaged Core
Reinstalling the Skin
Strengthening
Stiffening a Skin
Hull Repairs
Gouges
Blisters
Impact Damage
Keel and Rudder Damage
Weeping Keel
Keel/Centerboard Pivot Problems
Hull Damage Around Fins and Skegs
Damaged Rudder
Blade/Shaft Movement
External Ballast
Index
A fiberglass hull's seamless nature leads many boatowners to conclude that repair must be difficult. Wrong. Here, clearly and abundantly illustrated, is all you need to know to seal joints, bed hardware, replace portlights, locate leaks, fix cracks and even holes, restore your hull's gloss, renew nonskid decks, and much more. You'll wonder what you were worried about.