Boat Repairs

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How to Winterize a Boat

Protect your expensive asset from potential weather damage.

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Environmentally Friendly Boat Cleaning Tips

Harsh cleaning chemicals aren't always best. Keep it green next boating season when you're preparing your boat for the water.

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How to Paint a Boat Hull

Give your hull a paint job that's sea worthy.

How to Winterize a Boat Motor

Winter is the perfect time to ready your boat for next year.

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How to Change a Boat Propeller

You can learn how to change a boat propeller by yourself instead of calling in the professionals. All

Wood ladder in the water off the side of a dock
How to Build a Dock Ladder

Provide safe passage on and off the pier.

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How to Choose Epoxy Curing Agents

Epoxy is a two-part adhesive that is not all created equal.

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What Are the Qualities of Good Upholstery Foam?

What is the right foam for your upholstery job?

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Boat Repair: Fixing the Speedometer

Fixing the speedometer is a boat repair you can DIY.

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The Best 6 Types of Freshwater Fishing Boats

There are many freshwater fishing boats to choose from.

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How to Repair a Torn Boat Cover

There's no reason to throw that torn boat cover out. Repair it with a few simple steps.

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How to Apply Gelcoat to a Boat

Applying gelcoat requires preparing the surface of the boat and using proper application techniques.

Man cleaning the front of a boat
How to Restore Teak on Your Boat

When the teak accents on your boat begin to discolor and look blotchy, take steps to bring it back to life.

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Tips for Repairing a Soft Spot on Your Boat

A soft spot in your boat indicates a problem that needs to be addressed immediately.

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How to Repair a Damaged Fiberglass Boat Floor

It's one of the best choices you can make for your boat.

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How to Restore Fiberglass Boats

The ease of this is one of the advantages of fiberglass.

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Boat Maintenance: Flushing a Boat Engine

Running water through a boat engine is good practice.

Healthy wooden flooring on a boat deck.
4 Mistakes to Avoid When Repairing a Rotting Boat Floor

A rotting boat floor spells disaster, but so does a bad repair. If you’re going to save money with self-repair, learn what not to do.

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Fiberglass Boat Painting Tips

On fiberglass boats, they are sold with a color gel coat instead of actual paint. These coats will fade

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How to Install a Rolling Door on Your Boathouse

Steel rolling doors minimize maintenance costs.

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Splice Rope to a Sailboat Anchor Chain

Learning how to splice a rope to a sailboat anchor chain is a great idea if you own a boat.

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Picking Out a New Boat Battery

When picking a new boat battery, the most crucial question to consider is how much to spend.

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Boat Deck Repair: 7 Tips for Painting Your Deck

Painting is a very important part of your boat deck repair effort.

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How Often Should I Apply Wheel Grease to a Boat Trailer?

The bearings in a boat trailer wheel are essential.

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Adding Boat Carpet

If you want to customize your boat, you can add carpet for added comfort and eye catching style.

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How to Build a Boat Lift for Your Houseboat

A boat lift is an apparatus that is used to lift the boat out of the water.

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How to Secure Furniture in Your Houseboat

Living in a houseboat is a water lover's dream.

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How to Polish a Fiberglass Boat

A fiberglass boat comes with typically shiny and robust characteristics.

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Haul-out Your Sailboat for the Winter

Winter is a good opportunity for repairs.

boat connected to a trailer hookup
How to Wire a Boat Trailer Winch

Wiring the winch can be done easily.

A house boat.
How to Build a Houseboat Foundation

Some people consider a houseboat a home.

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Advantages of Metal Flooring in Your Boat

Metal flooring is one of the best choices you can make for your boat. Other commonly used materials for

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How to Shrink Wrap a Boat

It's a highly effective method of winter protection.

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Boat Deck Repair: How to Refinish a Boat Deck

A deck repair involving the refinishing of a boat deck is a project that can be handled by most any do-it-yourselfer.

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Boat Hull Cleaning Tips

Boat hulls are sustained to heavy abuse making the boat hull cleaning process difficult. Boats are exposed

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Install an Automatic Anchor Light

Anchor lights help other mariners see your boat after dark, but they also serve other purposes, such

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How to Install a Holding Tank on a Boat

Use the proper support and technique to avoid leaks.

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Boat Deck Repair: How to Replace the Deck

A boat deck repair and replacement are one in the same. The best way to repair the deck of your boat

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Install a Stern Drive Unit

A stern drive unit can be fitted to most boats.

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How Do You Fix Boat Stringers?

Boat usage can result in the stringers being worn out.

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Boat Floor Maintenance: 4 Ways to Clean Boat Carpet

Here are different ways to clean the carpet on a boat.

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3 Common Boat Deck Repairs

There are 3 common deck repairs that boats require.

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Answers to Your Boat Questions

Is it normal to have water drain when this plug is pulled?

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How to Repair a Fiberglass Boat Deck

This simple repair job will save boat owners lots of time.