This document has pictures and tips for damage control. <http://www.npfvoa.org/Damcont1.pdf> Suggested materials for damage control kits: http://www.npfvoa.org/damage_control_repair_kits.htm The kit materials can be rounded up for less than the $250 listed, if you want to do it yourself. This page has the course material list for a class in damage control. Given in Seattle for $150. http://www.npfvoa.org/vessel_stability_damage_control_techniques.htm