handymariner - Australian source of boat repair&maintenance information

The "heart" of the site is YOUR input - via the various forums. Naturally, there are some simple rules. We are not prudes and have even been known to use the odd expletive (usually when head down, bum up in the bilges) but we nevertheless reserve the right to remove any post that breaches "normal" public standards of decency and fair-play.

As supporters of open-source information, no attempt has been made to encrypt data - most of the articles are in formats where you may copy, edit and reuse our material. However, we do ask that you give credit to Handymariner.com.au as the source.

Please enjoy the site and provide your contributions


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Existing members - please write in to the forum - we need your input See the NEW articles and links dealing with RIG & MAST maintenance For boat jokes, CLICK HERE	WELCOME to the *Australian source of boat repair and maintenance knowledge* This website has a simple objective - to help develop the skill and confidence boatowners need to select appropriate gear, materials and techniques required to undertake many of the maintenance and repair jobs on board. You do not have to be a tradesperson, or a skilled handyperson and you may not want to do the work yourself. This site will help you make sensible decisions, whether you choose to do it yourself, or deal with industry professionals. Whatever kind of boating you do, we hope you will be encouraged by the experiences of others including old-hands and industry experts. We attempt to bring into one convenient place information on products, materials, techniques and resourses. When sourced from other websites, appropriate credits and links are provided. This website tries not to be overtly commercial, but we do attempt to seek out the "best of breed" suppliers. This does not mean we are tied to a particular supplier, but you are naturally encouraged to use the ones that have demonstrated their support for this community initiative. If any boat owner has a particular repair and maintenance issue not already covered here, please *contact the administrator of the forum* and every attempt will be made to obtain professional advice from the appropriate manufacturer.	Sponsors Sydney Ship Repair & Engineering Come-on industry-suppliers. Support this worthwhile venture by providing articles, product giveaways or other sponsorship

	The "heart" of the site is YOUR input - via the various forums. Naturally, there are some simple rules. We are not prudes and have even been known to use the odd expletive (usually when head down, bum up in the bilges) but we nevertheless reserve the right to remove any post that breaches "normal" public standards of decency and fair-play. As supporters of open-source information, no attempt has been made to encrypt data - most of the articles are in formats where you may copy, edit and reuse our material. However, we do ask that you give credit to Handymariner.com.au as the source. Please enjoy the site and provide your contributions