Description
Book SynopsisThe Boatyard Book is a practical, comprehensive reference manual that provides sensible, accessible advice for boatowners on planning and carrying out annual maintenance, repairs, upgrades and refits of sailing yachts and motorboats, up to 20 metres in length.
Beginning with all the information owners will need to care for their boat, including how to budget and plan tasks to be done through the year, The Boatyard Book goes on to help them choose the best boatyard for their needs, then provides essential how-to reference material and ideas for a comprehensive range of projects large and small to be carried out ashore.
There''s advice and tips from highly respected boatyard owners, specialists and surveyors, as well as from the author''s own 25 years'' experience of boat ownership, all fully illustrated with step-by-step photos and illustrations. Topics covered include:
- laying up
- hull and deck care
- mast and rigging
- sail care
Trade Review
This well-presented volume is a guide to making the best use of boatyard time and facilities by careful planning and good organisation...his examples and explanations helped reduce the fear factor and should improve my conversations with professionals – or even my ability to have a go. * Yachting Monthly *
Very readable… provides comprehensive schedules/logs detailing maintenance and ship’s inventory. * Cruising *
Table of Contents
1. Introduction Who is this book for? Part One 2. Boat care Boat ownership Boat care fundamentals Your boat’s history Keeping records Doing regular checks Research and advice Calling in the professionals Owners’ associations What does maintenance work involve? Repairing and refurbishing Refit The rewards of boat ownership 3. Planning, costs and budgeting Choosing a boatyard Boat survey Maintenance log Costs and budgeting 4. Laying up Lift out After lift out 5. Tools and spares Tools Spares Sealants, adhesives and adhesive sealants 6. Health and safety Protective clothing Dust creation Antifouling Shot/sandblasting Engine work and servicing Part Two 7. Hull Composite hulls Osmosis Steel and aluminium hulls Wooden hulls Antifouling Keel maintenance and repair Rudders and steering systems 8. Deck and superstructure Inspection Teak decks Winches Leaking decks 9. Mast and rigging Rig care Owner rig check Wooden masts and booms Running rigging 10. Sails Materials and construction Ultraviolet exposure Inspection Cleaning Storage Repairs 11. Engine and propulsion Know your engine How diesel engines work Electric motors and hybrid systems Outboard motors Diesel engine winterisation Other engine maintenance ashore Stern gear Overhauling an engine 12. Electrics Basic electrics Electrics inspection checklist Batteries Avoiding and identifying electrical problems Common electrical problems Rewiring a small yacht 13. Interior Cleaning Interior inspection and checks Plumbing Gas system Varnishing Interior painting 14. Fitting out and launching Essentials Other jobs Launch day Glossary Further reading Photo credits and Acknowledgements Index Specifications and Inventory
