Maintenance Tips
These are places I have found inspection and maintenance tips for the vessel owner or tips I have developed.
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Boat Stands : Brownell's Does and Don'ts for boat stands
Fiberglass Blisters : A review of Gelcoat Blisters - Diagnosis, Repair & Prevention, by Gougeon Brothers, Inc.
Fire Extinguishers : The Fireboy Xintex website which includes manuals for their equipment. Excellent information on proper mounting and service.
Hose Clamps : How tight should that hose clamp be? A major manufacturer shows the standards. A study by Tridon showed that the average person can impart about 37 inch pounds of torque to a clamp using a standard screwdriver type nut driver.
Lightning : University of Florida paper by Ewen M. Thomson
Marine Sanitation Devices : Coast Guard Regulations for installed toilets
Painting the Bottom : A brief on bottom painting.
Propane Cylinders : Information on Over Pressure Device Requirements
Propane Cylinders : Proper stowage and maintenance of propane cylinders
Rigging : Brion Toss Yacht Riggers Educational Page
Splices & Knots : New England Ropes advice on common splicing and knots.
Steering : Edson's inspection check list.
Toilets : Marine Sanitation; Fact vs. Folklore by Peggie Hall, The Hall Group Inc.
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