Sailboat Hull & Deck Repair

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Item # MH-33697  ISBN: 0070133697




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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.

Table of Contents

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

Sailboat Hull & Deck Repair