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Fiberglass Boat Repair: Learn the Basics

nlanpher — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:44:37 +0000

Fiberglass boats are vulnerable to certain sorts of damage. Fiberglass hulls can dent, crack and splinter in a collision with rocky shores, underwater obstacles, even a wooden dock. With age, fiberglass halls will form small cracks that can let moisture into the boat, even without a collision. Another common complaint is the blisters that can [...]

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Aluminum Boat Repair: Tips to Do it Right

nlanpher — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:37:14 +0000

Aluminum boats can suffer a variety of different sorts of damage. Most have to do with leaks and corrosion. Improperly mounted riveting often results in leaks, as will any seam that is improperly sealed or that has a damaged seal. The corrosive properties of water, especially salt water, can make the metal fragile, and will [...]

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Inflatable Boat Repair – Common Issues and Solutions

nlanpher — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:06:24 +0000

Inflatable boats are a very popular way for people to get out on the water for fishing, traveling, or just relaxing in the breeze. However, with these boats comes the most dreaded of concerns - the leak. For many who have boated with inflatable boats, this has been an all too common reality, being out [...]

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Boat Repair – Do It Yourself Or Get Help?

nlanpher — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:27:06 +0000

The most important consideration in boat repair is what you can do yourself. Most people will tell you that it can be very expensive to actually hire someone to do the work as labor charges can be

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