Boat Fitting Inspection and Repair

With heavy use and sailing in strong winds, fittings may become loose over time. Inspect deck, boom, and mast fittings from time to time. On rare occasions, you may find that a screw has become loose. Simply retighten. A simple inspection can prevent major problems while on the water.
In very rare cases, a fitting may have pulled from the composite base material damaging the hole. Below are instructions on how to repair a damaged hole.