Cleaning & polishing painted topsides

by Simon Jollands | Boat Maintenance, Preparation, Yacht ownership

Marine paints have to be designed to withstand a far harsher environment than automotive paints, for example, and have a limited lifespan. New paint jobs are expensive but with the right care, painted topsides can last for 10 years or longer. A boat’s paintwork...

Repairing chips and dings in gelcoat

by Simon Jollands | Boat Maintenance, Preparation, Yacht ownership

Sooner or later a GRP boat will receive the odd knock, chip or ding in its gelcoat. Boat owners need to decide if this is a job for a professional or it is something they can tackle themselves. This article might help you decide which would be the best option for you....

Cleaning & polishing gelcoat topsides

by Simon Jollands | Boat Maintenance, Preparation, Yacht ownership

The gelcoat topsides of a GRP boat can be pampered and restored to their former glory relatively easily when it is ashore. Gelcoat is only a very thin outer layer of the hull, often less than 1mm thick, so you should avoid cleaning it with highly abrasive cleaners, or...

Boatyard Health and Safety

by Simon Jollands | Boat Maintenance, Preparation, Yacht ownership

Boat storage facilities are potentially hazardous environments and it is the responsibility of both boat owners and boatyards to ensure that the safety of those working on boats and those nearby are given top priority. Read on for some tips and guidelines to help keep...

Understanding marine sealants & adhesives

by Simon Jollands | Boat Maintenance, Preparation

Sealants, adhesives and adhesive sealantsThere is a bewildering variety of sealants, adhesives and even adhesive sealants available for marine use. When making a choice it helps to understand some fundamentals about all the chemical wizardry that has created this vast...

Tools and spares for your boat

by Simon Jollands | Boat Handling, Boat Maintenance, Emergencies, Preparation, Yacht ownership

It is wise to have a comprehensive and well-organised tool kit and a supply of spares for your boat. This is both for routine maintenance and to deal with unexpected breakages and equipment failure at sea. Read on for some tips and advice on what you need… You...

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Cleaning & polishing painted topsides

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Cleaning & polishing gelcoat topsides

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