The maintenance of wood and metal parts of the boat starts with a thorough cleaning. First, remove all parts that can be removed. Clean with a brush and soapy solution. Inspect all metal parts and wood to determine if they have scratches or abrasions, and if so, repair the damage. This will prevent damage from spreading to other parts.
Wood Parts
All wood parts are coated with a waterproof finish which keeps it prevents dry rot. When the wet timber begins to deteriorate to the point that collapses to just touch. Impervious finishes come in two forms - polyurethane varnishes and paints. Each has its own requirements that you should know.
Varnished surfaces
If the finish on your floor and transom boards are bright, most likely it is a polyester or polyurethane varnish. Although finishes using these substances are relatively durable, once damaged, are difficult to maintain.
If the finish of your boat is made of polyurethane, scratches and scrapes can be easily using a polyurethane varnish and a small brush. Although these repairs are temporary, may last until next season.
Most manufacturers of cans no longer uses polyester finishing, and can realize immediately if the boat is finished by simply applying this type of polyurethane varnish. The polyester finish will become sticky. If the finish is damaged, the best solution is to remove all polyester finish of the timber and reapply a polyester varnish or replaced by another type of finishing is easier to maintain.
Another way to treat these injuries, especially if you are not sure if they are made of polyurethane or polyester, is soaking with boiled linseed oil (available at paint stores). Flaxseed oil did not affect the finish, but penetrates through scratches and protects the wood. Cool the oil every week so that the wooden parts of your boat with a long duration.
If your paint deteriorates to the point where the wood is stained, do not hesitate to paint over it. There is nothing sacrosanct when it comes to varnish wood, and often a layer of paint is the best way to make these parts look like new.
Metal Parts
Any large inflatable have multiple parts of metal such as stainless steel, aluminum or simple steel. The rails of the floor boards, paddles, tables and outboard brackets are examples of parts made metal.
Many boat owners do not pay attention to these parts since they assume that the metal has been treated and protected from erosion and oxidation. This can not be further from the truth, for water, especially salt rapidly oxidizes any metal that is exposed to it for certain periods.
As the owner of an inflatable boat, you'll want to keep insurance on the best possible conditions. To do this, you must be alert constantly reviewing various parts of the boat to ensure no damage or are repaired to prevent worse damage.
Wood Parts
All wood parts are coated with a waterproof finish which keeps it prevents dry rot. When the wet timber begins to deteriorate to the point that collapses to just touch. Impervious finishes come in two forms - polyurethane varnishes and paints. Each has its own requirements that you should know.
Varnished surfaces
If the finish on your floor and transom boards are bright, most likely it is a polyester or polyurethane varnish. Although finishes using these substances are relatively durable, once damaged, are difficult to maintain.
If the finish of your boat is made of polyurethane, scratches and scrapes can be easily using a polyurethane varnish and a small brush. Although these repairs are temporary, may last until next season.
Most manufacturers of cans no longer uses polyester finishing, and can realize immediately if the boat is finished by simply applying this type of polyurethane varnish. The polyester finish will become sticky. If the finish is damaged, the best solution is to remove all polyester finish of the timber and reapply a polyester varnish or replaced by another type of finishing is easier to maintain.
Another way to treat these injuries, especially if you are not sure if they are made of polyurethane or polyester, is soaking with boiled linseed oil (available at paint stores). Flaxseed oil did not affect the finish, but penetrates through scratches and protects the wood. Cool the oil every week so that the wooden parts of your boat with a long duration.
If your paint deteriorates to the point where the wood is stained, do not hesitate to paint over it. There is nothing sacrosanct when it comes to varnish wood, and often a layer of paint is the best way to make these parts look like new.
Metal Parts
Any large inflatable have multiple parts of metal such as stainless steel, aluminum or simple steel. The rails of the floor boards, paddles, tables and outboard brackets are examples of parts made metal.
Many boat owners do not pay attention to these parts since they assume that the metal has been treated and protected from erosion and oxidation. This can not be further from the truth, for water, especially salt rapidly oxidizes any metal that is exposed to it for certain periods.
As the owner of an inflatable boat, you'll want to keep insurance on the best possible conditions. To do this, you must be alert constantly reviewing various parts of the boat to ensure no damage or are repaired to prevent worse damage.
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