An ideal guide for those with few tools who still need to upgrade their boat. Among the more than 20 substantial projects are sound proofing an engine, leading control lines aft, converting an icebox to refrigeration and installing shelves, radios and TVs. Loads of clear illustrations. Outlines weekly, monthly and seasonal maintenance schedules, tips on buying, using specific marine products. A comprehensive handbook for the understanding, detection and curing of all types of marine corrosion in all types of metals and related materials.
Emphasis is on detection, prevention.
Over 200 terrific illustrations, and clear text guide the boat repairer through all common repair problems on wooden, fiberglass, and metal boats. Excellent information on surveying, mechanical evaluation, upgrading, repairs, too. How to maintain, repair, and improve all of a boat's essential systems. All problem-prone areas on both power and sailboats are covered in depth including electrical, propulsion, plumbing, rigging, steering, much more. This expanded, updated edition features many new illustrations, troubleshooting charts and tables.