Sailboat Hull and Deck Repair, 1st Edition

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