Handyman: great ideas from our readers

Article Abstract:

Various tips relating to boat maintenance are presented. These include increasing insulation between living quarters and the engine room, extending a factory-installed folding masthead light to be able to hoist a flag and customizing store-bought linens for boat berths.

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Tips from a pro: gel-coat repairs

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A gel-coat expert offers some important tips on repairing scratches or gouges in a boat's topsides and tiny cracks in cockpit corners or deck fittings. These tips include how to identify the cause of the problem and choosing the right equipment and materials.

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Tips from a pro: do-it-yourself fiberglass repairs

Article Abstract:

Almost anyone can minor fiber-glass defect that does not affect the boat's structural or watertight integrity. Surface preparation is the most important step, although selecting the most appropriate materials for the repair is also important.

Fiberglass boats

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