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…
