Table of Contents

Wooden & Fibreglass Boats: Though hulls, Zincs, Props, Shafts, Logs, Struts, Rudders, Cutlass bearings, Refastening, Strut blocks, Plank blocks, Bottom painting, Minor wood repairs, Sand blasting, Gel coat blisters, Primer coats, Bottom paints. Running Gear: Removal and replacement of shafts and props, Cutlass bearings. Commissioning: Getting the vessel ready, Flushing the systems, Airing out the interior. First start of the engines. Decommissioning: Water and waste systems, Engines, Interior, Exterior. Appendixes: Addresses and phone numbers for Manufacturers, Distributors and Retailers; Tools and supplies needed; Thorough glossary of boating terms.