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(“do it yourself”) specializes in expert, detailed advice on how to
maintain, upgrade and repair boats and boating equipment. Through the
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power and sailboats get step-by-step guides, based on best accepted
technical standards, that will save money, preserve your investment and
make boating more fun!
Band-Aid Fix for Painted Finishes
Q: Do you know of a product that will put a shine on scuffed Awlgrip? The company
suggests using only its cleaner and buffing/wax product. Rather than repaint my hull for $6,000, there must be a way to take the edge off a few “dock scuffs.”
Slip fit:
When your open-end wrench is too big, insert a washer to adjust the jaw for a snug fit.
Renewable Glue Brush: To make an always-ready-to-use glue brush, poke a length of line through a hand-size piece of 1/2" (12mm) ID hose and splay the end. After using, cut off the used part and pull more rope through the tube for the next job.
We thought it was impossible to repair a leaking polyethylene water tank until a DIY reader asked for help and our research lead us to Kracor, a manufacturer of such tanks. The company provided the following procedures to repair small cracks and holes in poly tanks.
You'll need a heat gun or propane torch, drill and 1.5mm (1/16") bit, strips of a polyethylene container or polyethylene welding rod and small metal putty knife or similar tool. It sounds easy, so if you give it a try let us know the outcome.
DIY magazine is part way through a complete remake of a 1990 6.7m (22') walkaround cuddy. This includes a redesigned deck to remove the livewells and add a new seating arrangement, remove all wood and replace with StarBoard components, install a washdown system and docking lights, all new deck hardware, a full canvas top, replumb cockpit scuppers and much more.
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