Boat Maintenance Tips
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Steve's Start of Season Checklist
Here is my checklist for when the season starts and I lift the cover off the boat - usually too late! Toe straps - I check my toe straps for signs of wear, the toe strap fixings and rope attachments. Spars - Look over your rivets and fittings for any signs of wear. If there are any wobbly fittings then it's time to change the rivet. You might also like to check the related blog on helpful hints on Riveting. Don't forget to use some Duralac to help stop the corrosion that occurs between dissimilar metals and please use a 4.8mm...
Little Boat Bimble - a Threaded Deck Bush
Sometimes a new product comes along that deserves a little more explanation. Why do small things cause so much...
Chinese Rope Trick and 12 Braid Spicing
I love doing this trick. I love watching the faces of those I demonstrate this to as they smile...
Riveting Video on Riveting :)
The video tells it all - except where to buy the rivets... Rooster hold many styles of rivets. Rivets are...
Hints and Tips
It's Riveting Stuff
Here you will find some top tips on how to drill off a blind rivet and more information on rivets...