An excellent resource for those persons interested in repairing and maintaining runabouts. The author covers such topics as how to choose and survey a boat, make cosmetic repairs and repaint your boat, replace the floor, reupholster and carpet the interior, build a new transom, upgrade electrical and mechanical systems and much more. A detailed manual on the repair, improvement and maintenance of sail and motorboats covering fiberglass hull, deck and superstructure, as well as rigging and sails, engines, the electrical system and much more.
Numerous illustrations are detailed and easy to follow.
The authors are all skilled sailors as well as experts in their field. This is a well illustrated, comprehensive hardcover book on fiberglass boat repair. Topics covered include detailed review of materials and application, gelcoat repair, the art of fiberglassing, holes and delamination, core problems, rebuilding broken areas, repairing below the water line, and much more. This is a must reference manual for fiberglass fabrication and repair facilities. Practice exercises offer hands-on experience for working with glass cloth, mat, core materials, and resins.