Description
Book SynopsisâœThe best explanation that I have seen of corrosion on boats.ââNigel Calder, author of Boatownerâs Mechanical and Electrical Manual
âœA powerful weapon in the war against metal deterioration.ââCruising World
Corrosion is a constant, often expensive, and sometimes dangerous problem for boaters. Moisture, salt, electrical currents, and chemicals create a potent combination that can attack the metallic (and sometimes nonmetallic) parts of your boat. Everett Collier, an expert in marine technology, details all the types of corrosionâincluding simple galvanic, electrochemical, and electrolyticâand explains how to identify, combat, and prevent them. The most comprehensive book on this subject, The Boatowner's Guide to Corrosion shows you how to:
- Prevent corrosion with proper grounding, cathodic protection, protective coatings, and careful selection and matching of metal parts
- Protect your boatâs hull, deck gear, masts, and rigging, as well as its propul
Table of Contents
List of TablesIntroductionAcknowledgments1. Basic Molecular Theory2. Basic Chemical Theory3. Basic Electrical Theory4. Basic Corrosion Processes5. Electrochemical or Self-Corrosion6. Galvanic Corrosion7. Electrolytic Corrosion8. Iron and Iron Alloys9. Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys10. Nickel and Nickel Alloys11. Copper and Copper Alloys12. Other Marine Metals13. Cathodic Protection Systems14. Corrosion Avoidance15. Coating to Prevent Corrosion16. Hull Corrosion17. Propulsion Systems18. Electrical and Electronic Systems19. Plumbing Systems20. Deck Gear21. Masts, Spars, and RiggingAppendix 1. Abbreviations and SymbolsAppendix 2. Conversion FactorsAppendix 3. Quantity, Size, and Placement of Zinc AnodesAppendix 4. UNS Equivalent GradesAppendix 5. Weights of Common MaterialsAppendix 6. Wire Table: Standard Annealed Copper Wire (AWG)Appendix 7. Properties of MetalsAppendix 8. GlossaryBibliographyIndex
