The Marine Knowledge Network
Field write-ups from real jobs - what broke, what fixed it, torque specs and part numbers included. Ask it a question; specs answer inline.
12 articles for “repair”
Gelcoat Crack Repair: From Spider Cracks to Gouges
... The repair only lasts if you know why it cracked: - **Spider/crazing webs radiating ...
Transom Rot Assessment: Do This Before You Hang an Engine
... solid / localized wet (repairable, monitor) / structurally rotten (no engine hang until repaired). Transom replacement ...
1994 Catalina 30 MKIII
... shaft alignment / shift cable / rudder shim (p-mojmg6p7wjrh) and gelcoat repair + topside buff (p ...
Boat Trailer Bearing Service (and Bearing Buddy Myths)
... Inspect the spindle seal surface for a groove; a grooved spindle needs a repair ...
Pontoon Boat Inspection: Logs, Leaks, and Pre-Season Checks
... Repairs range from re-sealing plugs, to weld repairs (marine aluminum welder territory), to ...
Sea Trial Checklist for Mechanics
## Why a structured sea trial A sea trial is where your repair either proves ...
Boat Trailer Lights and Wiring Troubleshooting
... pinched inside crushed box tube is a frame-repair quote, not a lighting call.
The On-Water Diagnosis Kit: What's Actually in the Bag
... modules ride along. ## Common mistakes - Carrying repair parts for everything and diagnostic tools for ...
Outboard Compression Testing: How to Do It and Read the Results
... On repair calls, a scored two-stroke cylinder means quoting a powerhead job or ...
Trailer Surge Brakes: Inspection and Service
... work pointless — the trailer needs structural repair first. And if brakes are legally required ...
Quoting a Repower: The Mobile Mechanic's Guide
... transom repair, tank replacement, gauge upgrades declined by customer - Warranty registration and the first ...
Prop Hub Replacement and the Spun-Hub Field Call
## What a spun hub is Most props isolate the blades from the prop shaft ...