It's the same procedure every autumn: as soon as the yacht is on its trailer or storage rack, the underwater hull needs to be thoroughly checked. Has the antifouling worked well? How bad is the fouling? Are there any signs of osmosis? The new issue of YACHT (available from newsagents today) explains the best way for owners to proceed.
Whether you are facing an extensive overhaul including osmosis prophylaxis or just need to make preparations for next spring: In the second part of our major refit series, you will find out what to expect and what you need to pay particular attention to during the individual work steps.
With numerous photos and detailed explanations, the article takes you through the entire process point by point. This means that even beginners and less experienced boat owners can prepare for the work on the underwater hull.
Taking the overhaul of a small 24-foot cruiser as an example, YACHT reports on how to get - or keep - your boat in perfect shape. Each work step is explained from a practical perspective. Because we don't just write about refits. We are following an extensive project ourselves until the spring. The experience we gain from this will be directly incorporated into the series.
The following reports have been published so far:
YACHT 17/02: Boat purchase & organisation
YACHT 19/02: Planning & Dismantling
YACHT 20/02: Underwater hull & bilge
If you have missed individual issues, you can request them from the reader service for a fee: leserdienst@yacht.de.
The next episodes will cover these areas: Outboard engine, tanks, hull and deck, cockpit, galley, woodwork, insulation, electrics, water, rigging, sails, fittings, upholstery.
Jochen Rieker
Herausgeber YACHT
