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Sailing Boat Rig Care

by Simon Jollands | Boat Maintenance, Preparation, Yacht ownership

The rig of a sailing boat is put under huge stresses and strains so it is important for inspections of a yacht’s spars and rigging to be carried out at regular intervals. All the elements of a sailing rig – the mast, spreaders, boom, kicker, stays and the...

Seized fixings and fastenings

by Simon Jollands | Boat Maintenance, Preparation, Yacht ownership

Maintaining a boat can be a rewarding experience but at times it can also be frustrating. A prime example of this is when you come across a seized fixing or fastening that refuses to budge. Before you damage a screw head or bolt slot of a fixing that refuses to move,...

Stress cracks on GRP boats

by Simon Jollands | Boat Maintenance, Preparation, Yacht ownership

It is quite common to find cracks in the gelcoat when inspecting the deck and superstructure of a GRP boat. A trained eye will be able to inspect these and know whether they are purely cosmetic or of structural concern. It is important to differentiate between a...

Leaking decks

by Simon Jollands | Boat Maintenance, Preparation, Yacht ownership

Leaking decks are perceived as a nuisance by some boat owners, who are often prepared to put up with them and turn a blind eye – “That’s boats for you!”. The reason for this might simply be explained because many boats are only used when the weather...

Boat decks and superstructure

by Simon Jollands | Boat Maintenance, Preparation, Yacht ownership

The whole structure of a boat at sea is rocked and twisted as it pitches, yaws and rolls through the waves. This motion exerts considerable stresses on the hull, decks and superstructure as anyone will appreciate who has experienced the continuous slamming of a boat...

Sailing Boat Rig Care

Seized fixings and fastenings

Stress cracks on GRP boats

Leaking decks

Boat decks and superstructure

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