| Refurbishing a boat can be an exciting way to add | | | | lifetime of the boat. In the long run, this option |
| new life to the old boat you love. If you would | | | | can be more cost-effective than re-glazing your |
| like to refurbish your boat, there are plenty of | | | | boat every few years. |
| cost-effective ways you can do so. This way, | | | | Pressure wash for a thorough cleaning - Remove |
| you can have a great-looking boat without | | | | years of mold, dirt and grime from hard-to-clean |
| breaking the bank. | | | | areas, such as the mast, by using a high-power |
| Tips for refurbishing your boat on a budget | | | | pressure washer. In minutes, you can give the |
| Purchase used sails instead of new - Save money | | | | steel on your boat a refreshed look. Use caution if |
| by purchasing used sails, or having your current | | | | treating areas like fiberglass, wood or any surface |
| sails professionally cleaned and repaired. Your sails | | | | that is painted. If the pressure is too high, it can |
| can be stiff and vibrant once again through a | | | | damage the fiberglass, splinter wood and strip |
| process that uses a unique heat treatment to | | | | paint. |
| re-resin the fabric. UV protection, water repelling | | | | Find a troubleshooting guide or expert forum - |
| agents and fungicidal treatments can also be | | | | Many boating enthusiasts have refurbished their |
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| many cases your savings can amount to a few | | | | you refurbish your boat. Find an online forum |
| thousand dollars. | | | | consisting of others currently restoring their boat |
| Protect fiberglass by repainting - Fiberglass boats | | | | that you can consult when troubleshooting. |
| are typically made with a gel topcoat that tends | | | | Now that you know some great, cost-effective |
| to fade, "chalk" and oxidize easily after a few | | | | ways to refurbish your boat, take the final step |
| years. You can either re-glaze the fiberglass | | | | to get it ready for the water. Your boat is an |
| every few years - which can be time consuming | | | | investment, so make sure it's protected with a |
| and expensive - or repaint the fiberglass and add | | | | boat insurance policy that protects against |
| a quality topcoat. Repainting your fiberglass boat | | | | unforeseen loss or damages. |
| can be an investment, but the finish can last the | | | | |