Sailboat Hull and Deck Repair

<h3>Introduction</h3><h3>Leaks</h3><h4>Choosing a Sealant</h4><h4>Rebedding Deck Hardware</h4><h4>Preparing a Cored Deck for New Hardware</h4><h4>Sealing Chainplates</h4><h4>Sealing Portholes--A Temporary Solution</h4><h4>Rebedding Deadlights</h4><h4>Replacing Portlights</h4><h4>Mast Boots</h4><h4>Hull-to-Deck Joint</h4><h4>Centerboard Trunks</h4><h4>Through-Hull Fittings</h4><h4>Pressurizing to Find Leaks</h4><h3>Restoring the Gloss</h3><h4>Buffing</h4><h4>Sanding</h4><h4>Scratch Repair</h4><h3>Deck Repairs</h3><h4>Stress Cracks</h4><h4>Voids</h4><h4>Crazing (Alligatoring)</h4><h4>Renewing Nonskid</h4><h4>Teak Decks</h4><h3>Laminate Repair</h3><h4>Understanding Polyester Resin</h4><h4>Grinding Is Essential</h4><h4>The Basics of Fiberglass Lay-up</h4><h4>When to Use Epoxy</h4><h3>Core Problems</h3><h4>Delamination</h4><h4>Wet Core</h4><h4>Damaged Core</h4><h4>Reinstalling the Skin</h4><h4>Strengthening</h4><h4>Stiffening a Skin</h4><h3>Hull Repairs</h3><h4>Gouges</h4><h4>Blisters</h4><h4>Impact Damage</h4><h3>Keel and Rudder Damage</h3><h4>Weeping Keel</h4><h4>Keel/Centerboard Pivot Problems</h4><h4>Hull Damage Around Fins and Skegs</h4><h4>Damaged Rudder</h4><h4>Blade/Shaft Movement</h4><h4>External Ballast</h4><h3>Index</h3>