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Interior wood can be beautiful or high-maintenance - or both. Here′s a widely-supported set of forums on building/repair, designs/plans, people and places, venders and other wooden-boat topics. There is a lot of advice here, and the chance to ask your own questions. You can also search the back issues index by keyword, then order the issue or find it in your library.
[WoodenBoat Publications, Brooklin, ME, USA]
Solid or fabric-covered removable panels can be fabricated in a wide variety of materials and fastenings for bulkheads and overheads. Short vendor list. 5 pages
[PassageMaker, July 2000]
Suggestions on where to place handholds and rails, a harness in the galley, and non-skid cabin soles. How to prevent lurching crew from protuberances such as portlight wingnuts. 2 pages with photos.
[Sail Magazine, November 2001]
Tips for reducing humidity when away from the boat, removing mold and mildew stains, adding a gray water tank for shower and icebox drainage, removing hose odor, and preventing several other odor sources. Useful products mentioned.
[SailNet, 4 January 2001]
Gluing an insulating fabric to the inside hull surface can cut down condensation and improve appearance. The author goes over the steps he took to remove the original carpet material and replace it with new.
[San Juan 23 Internet Fleet, USA]
The alternatives available to you for teak appearance and preservation, with decision guidelines. Some tips for other woods and for caring for a teak and holly sole.
[Practical Sailor]
A quick tour through the wide variety of doors, hatches, catches, fasteners, hinges, and locks that are available. Short vendor list. 5 pages.
[PassageMaker, March 2001]
Some masking tapes work better with certain lacquers and varnishes. In testing for problems, Practical Sailor ranked 8 different tapes for how cleanly they pulled off after use.
[Practical Sailor, December 1, 2004]
Brush on a thick coat. Can be applied without gloves. Contains no methylene chloride fumes, non-caustic, no unpleasant odors, non-flammable and cleans up easily with water. Also makes stripping pads for flat or curved surfaces
[3M, St. Paul, MN, USA]
Wide range of products for removing rust and rust stains.
[Rust ! Solver, Fort Wayne, IN, USA]
Interior Cushions and Upholstery
Interior Cleaning and Protection
People get in trouble when they buy a ′look′ without thinking about how it will suit their individual needs and lifestyle afloat.
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