Shoring up the cockpit sole

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The cockpit sole can be reinforced with a lightweight, water-proof plywood floorboard that costs less than $50. The plywood sheet's underside can be strengthened with off-the-shelf softwood stringers that is finished with an antiskid polyurethane pattern. Step by step instructions are presented.

Author: Vigor, John
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1998
Design and construction

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Painting spars

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Sailboat equipment, such as masts and booms, can be serviced and maintained even by novice sailors using linear polyurethane reducing solvent, aluminum oxide, sandpaper, and epoxy primer. A detailed, seven-step instruction guide for painting is given.

Author: Vigor, John
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1997
Methods, Usage, Maintenance and repair, Masts and rigging, Aluminum coatings, Finishes and finishing, Finishes, Finishing

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