New shine for the boat. Are the windows leaking? Are the hatches dripping? Are there hairline cracks in the gelcoat? Are the slats of the teak deck rotting? Even on plastic yachts, there is often more to repair than one might think. However, the necessary repairs can be easily accomplished with the right tools and a bit of craftsmanship. This is where this book comes in: Don Casey explains step by step the various tasks related to hull and deck repairs and provides clear visual sequences for all the necessary techniques. This way, the boat will look just as beautiful as it did on the first day! The following tasks are described in this book: - Repairing leaks - Gelcoat restoration - Deck repairs - Laminate repairs - Core issues - Hull repairs - Damage to the keel and rudder.