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Sheridan Liner Blog - Boat Projects & Solutions

Looking for boat repair tips or upgrade inspiration? Sheridan Marine’s Boat Projects & Solutions blog offers step-by-step guides, expert insights, and smart solutions for every boating challenge.

A complete Freeman Cruiser Seacock including the seacock body, cap, tap, and base.

Freeman Sea Cock Projects & Solutions

22 Jan 2016

Boat Projects & Solutions

This Free Mini Guide concentrates on general inspection & maintenance of the most common Freeman Sea Cock, the engine water cooling inlet, and the break down of parts likely to be found.

The parts to make a boat canopy or hood slide kit

Canopy Slide Kit Projects & Solutions

27 Feb 2015

Boat Projects & Solutions

This Free Mini Guide concentrates on installing a Canopy Slide Kit to an existing canopy and shows, that with little work, better access can be achieved to and from you boat.

A bronze Freeman Cruiser Rudder

Underwater Gear Projects & Solutions Part Two

15 Jan 2015

Boat Projects & Solutions

This Free Mini Guide concentrates on Underwater Gear such as propellers, cutlass bearings and shaft nuts and what to look for if repairing or renewing is the best option.

A bronze Freeman Cruiser Propeller

Underwater Gear Projects & Solutions Part One

15 Jan 2015

Boat Projects & Solutions

This Free Mini Guide concentrates on Underwater Gear such as propellers, cutlass bearings and shaft nuts highlighting what to look for to try and establish if repairing or renewing is the best option.

A tin of Hempel Non-Slip Deck Paint

Deck Painting Projects & Solutions

26 Apr 2014

Boat Projects & Solutions

This Free Mini Guide concentrates on how to paint a boats deck with ideas on preparation, priming and applying a non-slip deck paint.

Freeman Cruiser Mooring Cleat

Deck Fittings Projects & Solutions

26 Apr 2014

Boat Projects & Solutions

This Free Mini Guide concentrates on re-fitting aging boat deck fittings and runs through deck fitting removal, preparation and installing.

Star brite Sail & Canvas Cleaner

Canopy Cleaning Projects & Solutions

26 Apr 2014

Boat Projects & Solutions

This Free Mini Guide concentrates on cleaning a vinyl boat canopy, cleaning a canvas boat canopy, protecting and waterproofing.

Freeman Cruiser Mahogany Mast

Mast Varnishing Projects & Solutions

11 Mar 2014

Boat Projects & Solutions

This Free Mini Guide concentrates on repairing wooden masts, following the steps of scraping, sanding, protecting and varnishing.

Kontrol Moisture Trap

Interior Cleaning Projects & Solutions

11 Mar 2014

Boat Projects & Solutions

This Free Mini Guide concentrates on cleaning the interior of your boat including upholstery cleaning, dehumidifying and mildew control.

Star brite Boat Wash in a Bottle

Exterior Cleaning Projects & Solutions

11 Mar 2014

Boat Projects & Solutions

This Free Mini Guide concentrates on cleaning the exterior of your boat including a basic wash, compound and polish.

A can of Hempel Bilge Paint

Bilge Painting Projects & Solutions

11 Mar 2014

Boat Projects & Solutions

This Free Mini Guide concentrates on refurbishing the boats bilge areas and how to prepare and paint the bilges and look after them for the future.

A tin of Hempel Classic Antifoul

Antifoul Painting Projects & Solutions

2 Feb 2014

Boat Projects & Solutions

This Free Mini Guide concentrates on Antifouling the boats bottom and how to prepare the hull for an excellent, long lasting antifoul finish.

Welcome to the Sheridan Liner Blog which aims to keep you informed of what is going on at Sheridan Marine on The River Thames here in Moulsford, Oxfordshire.

From new boating products, electrification of Freeman Cruisers and electric boat engines, to helpful guides on what boating products to buy and how to get started boating on The River Thames; we will try and cover it all.

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Benson Lock to Cleeve Lock

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