Sailboat TIPS

• The rigging on your sailboat supports the mast and any sail carried when sailing.
• The working rigging of your sailboat needs to be checked and tightened periodically.
• Reinforcement plates tie the stays into the hull structure.
• Where these “stays” attach or pass through the top deck should be routinely checked for corrosion.
• Water can seep past worn or old sealer, and slowly cause metal corrosion, and fiberglass structure delamination.
• Hatches and areas where fittings go through the deck should be regularly checked for water intrusion.
• Unfortunately even good sealers and caulks, weaken over time, and periodically need to be replaced.
• Resealing that deck hatch or fitting attachment, will help to prevent future problems.
• Three M, Life Seal, Life Caulk are some of the quality marine sealers available.
• Always re-bed Hatches and fittings with a quality MARINE sealer designed for that type of application.
• Canvas hatch/port covers can help to reduce sun exposure to your sailboats interior, and keep it cooler.
• While checking for corrosion, take a good look at the lifeline connections and stanchion attachment points.
• These critical pieces of equipment are important to your crews well-being, and should be checked regularly.
• As with all vessels operating in a salt water and a harsh Florida sun environment, regular maintenance is the key.
• Regular maintenance will help to reduce expensive repair costs on critical items onboard your vessel…