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Boat ownership

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...

How to tackle osmosis

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,...

Winch Servicing

by Simon Jollands | Boat Maintenance, Preparation

It is not essential to service the winches when a boat is ashore, but if time allows I prefer to do this maintenance job when the boat is on dry land, mainly because the retaining clips, pawls and pawl springs can easily go flying overboard as a winch is dismantled,...

Repairing a leaking hull-to-deck joint

by Simon Jollands | Boat Maintenance, Preparation

If you suspect a hull-to-deck joint has failed, then being absolutely sure where the actual leak is occurring is of prime importance. Areas to check are near the deck fittings, where the decks may be put under considerable stress by the rigging and the continued...

Boat ownership

How to tackle osmosis

Winch Servicing

Repairing a leaking hull-to-deck joint

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