These are places I have found inspection and maintenance tips for the vessel owner or tips I have developed.

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Fiberglass Blisters:  A review of Gel-coat Blisters - Diagnosis, Repair & Prevention, by Gougeon Brothers, Inc.

Fire Extinguishers:  The Fire-boy Xintex website which includes manuals for their equipment.  Excellent information on proper mounting and service.

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

Propeller Nut Installation :  Proper procedure to install your inboard propeller

Rigging :  Brion Toss Yacht Riggers Educational Page

Splices :  New England Ropes advice on common splicing techniques.

Steering:  Edson's inspection check list.

Toilets :  Marine Sanitation; Fact vs. Folklore by Peggie Hall, The Hall Group Inc.