Description
Book SynopsisEssential Boat Maintenance shows you how to perform all those jobs that need to be done on your boat--whether a sailboat, a powerboat or a dinghy--without having to call in the expensive expert help. From cleaning off rust stains to servicing your engine and refurbishing the woodwork, it is all explained in clearly illustrated, easy-to-follow stages. With explanatory diagrams and clear photographic detail showing your how to carry out specialized tasks, Essential Boat Maintenance will tell you everything you need to know about short-term troubleshooting and long-term boat care.
Trade ReviewEssential Boat Maintenance provides a wealth of maintenance expertise that any owner of a yacht, powerboat, or dinghy will need to keep it safe and seaworthy. It is a complete user-friendly guide for tackling jobs on board with step-by-step instructions, tips, and explanations to suit whatever your level of skill. * The Armchair Sailor *
Table of Contents• Essential tools • General boat care • Hull and deck repairs • Deck leaks and cracks • Painting and varnishing • General mechanics • Electrics • Engine maintenance • Powerboat maintenance • Sailboat maintenance • Dinghy maintenance • Outboard engines • Safety gear • Laying up for winter
