Cabin Trunk

Have a good look at the deck and check for chips or stress cracks. Repair these with gel coat putty.

Make sure that the windows do not leak and if they do reseal with Sika flex. The fiberglass outer surrounds can crack as they are a hollow molding. If this happens take them off, clean them out, wipe down with acetone and fill them with epoxy resin and chopped strand mat. Re-drill the holes and reattach. I have a complete set of the moulds for the frames if any one needs to replace theirs.

If your Perspex has fine crazing this can be repaired with a special sealing fluid. Ask about this at your perspex or Lexan supplier or replace the window.

Give all your hull, deck and cabin gelcoat surfaces a good cut and polish with a good quality marine fiberglass cleaner / polish. Make sure you use one with good UV protection as this helps to preserve the colour surface of the gelcoat.

Check all your lee cloths and spray dodgers for wear and tear and check that the fasteners are in good working order.

Lastly, fill the water tanks, the fridge with cool refreshments and food, the diesel tanks with fuel, cast off the mooring lines and Join you friends for Labour weekend to celebrate the new sailing season.