Book on the Boat Maintenance Course below. Future dates could be available, please contact the office for details.
A 1-day hands-on practical workshop based course, aimed at providing essential knowledge and developing skills in essential boat maintenance on board – both sailing yachts and motorboats. After completing this course you will have a better understanding of how essential serviceable systems work and be able to perform tasks to assist with keeping the boat running.
Plymouth Dates
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Plymouth Price: £140
London Price: £POA
Previous Experience: None
Assumed Knowledge: None
Duration: 1 Day
Course Content
- Pumps – overview of how they work and servicing toilet pumps and bilge pumps
- Winches – stripping down and servicing
- Multimeters – how to use multimeters to check faults
- Ropework – types of ropes and qualities
- Splicing – eye splice
- Whipping – ways to whip the ends of ropes
- Shackles – different types and mousing
Costs Include:
- Lunch and Refreshments
- PPE if Necessary
Courses are non-residential so accommodation is required in one of the many hotels or guest houses near the Centre. We can provide a list of recommendations.