Contents

Boat Bottom Painting Party
 Finding a boat yard
 Bottom cleaning service
 Hull inspection
 Hull preparation
 Repair of cracks, separation and blisters
 Epoxy mix and curing
 Epoxy application
 Types of fairing compounds
 Sanding
 Bottom painting
 Bootstripe prep and painting
 Choosing a bottom paint
 Supplies, hardware and tools checklist

 Propeller Shaft Removal
 Rudder removal
 Jack hammer shaft removal tool
 What not to do
 Shaft removal preparation
 Shaft removal
 Shaft replacement
 Supplies, hardware and tools checklist

 Cutless Bearing Replacement
 Bearing description
 What not to do
 Bearing removal tool
 Cutless strut and stern tube bearing removal
 Alternate removal description
 Cutless replacement tool
 Cutless strut and stern tube bearing replacement
 Stern tube damage repair
 Supplies, hardware and tools checklist

 Take A Stand With Your Packing Gland
 Packing gland description
 Causes of gland wear
 When to replace
 Packing gland removal tool
 Packing gland replacement
 Stuffing box adjustment
 Supplies, hardware and tools checklist

 Seacock Removal and Replacement
 Types of marine grade valves
 Description and maintenance
 Types of thru-hull fittings
 Thru-hull and valve removal
 Thru-hull and valve installation
 Thru-bolted thru-hull installation
 Supplies, hardware and tools checklist

 Staying Afloat
 What to do in case of flooding
 Exploring your boat from bow to stern
 Collision repair items
 Equipment needed for controlling a major leak
 Bilge pump requirements
 Ideas to keep your boat afloat

Teak Refinishing Tips
 Removing old varnish
 Teak plug removal
 Applying paste remover
 Algae removal from old teak
 Teak preparation
 Teak plug replacement
 Teak Cleaning and Follow up Tips
 Supplies, hardware and tools checklist

 Seagull Repellent
 Easy ways to prevent Sea birds from landing and leaving a mess