by Simon Jollands | Boat Handling, Boat Maintenance, Preparation, Yacht ownership
Owning a boat is a big commitment that should bring no end of satisfaction for the owner as well as the owner’s family and friends. In return for bringing all that joy, a boat deserves and needs a good deal of care and attention. Caring for your boat is not just...
by Simon Jollands | Boat Maintenance, Preparation
Many owners of old GRP boats live in fear of osmosis, but what exactly is osmosis and what can be done about it? Osmosis comes about when water molecules make their way into the laminate of a GRP hull. Water molecules can pass through gelcoat and into the laminate,...