
Balsa Core Decks: Repair Tips for Sailboat Owners
When soft spots spread across our foredeck, we cut deep into the balsa core to get to the root of the problem.

When soft spots spread across our foredeck, we cut deep into the balsa core to get to the root of the problem.

Have the right tools and materials to stop onboard leaks

A broken headstay led to a full rigging overhaul. Learn how one sailor transformed his broken boat back into a sailing machine.

Use this checklist of tasks to get your sailboat ready for the season.

There are well-proven ways to protect the metal on your sailboat.

Sometimes, when something breaks onboard, a creative solution can be better than a serious fix.

When soft spots spread across our foredeck, we cut deep into the balsa core to get to the root of the problem.

Have the right tools and materials to stop onboard leaks

A broken headstay led to a full rigging overhaul. Learn how one sailor transformed his broken boat back into a sailing machine.

Use this checklist of tasks to get your sailboat ready for the season.

There are well-proven ways to protect the metal on your sailboat.

Sometimes, when something breaks onboard, a creative solution can be better than a serious fix.
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