Metal boat maintenance-A do it yourself guide

Author: Scott Fratcher
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0958294135
Category : Steel boats
Languages : en
Pages : 218

Book Description
A do-it-yourself guide to metal boat repair and maintenance. Topic covered include metal boat corrosion, metal preparation, interior rust, painting, extending the life of a steel boat, ultra-sonic metal thickness gauge use, changing hull plate and alternative methods of repairing metal boats. ..."--Back cover.

How Boat Things Work

Author: Charlie Wing
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071511083
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
“Anyone who contemplates any onboard do-it-yourself work should have this book at his or her elbow.”--Cruising World “This book reduces a boat to its most rudimentary parts in simple drawings and clear explanations. Fascinating to read, it’s a perfect teaching tool.”--Ocean Navigator Whether you’re a new mariner or a lifetime veteran, How Boat Things Work is a resource you can’t afford to be without. With intricate two-color cutaway drawings of eighty different systems and devices, as well as detailed explanations of how they’re assembled, how they work, and how they can go wrong, this book covers every primary component of your boat's inner workings. This guided tour “under the hood” of your sailboat or powerboat includes: Engines, transmissions, bearings, stuffing boxes, propellers Steering systems, autopilots, windvanes, compasses Rigging, splicing, line handling, block and tackle, sail controls Anchors and windlasses DC and AC electrical systems Pumps, toilets, seacocks, freshwater systems

The Insider's Guide to Boat Cleaning and Detailing

Author: Natalie Sears
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071596941
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Restore that “showboat” look to tired gelcoat, canvas, brightwork, upholstery, metalwork, and more Boat cleaning isn’t as simple as taking a can of kitchen cleanser and scrubbing away, and improper procedures can cause damage to the boat or the environment. This is the only stem-to-stern guide to all aspects of boat cleaning and detailing. The book recommends both generic and brand-name cleaning and maintenance materials to help you make the right selections. Lots of before-and-after photos show you how to: Keep your boat looking great and protect market value Achieve maximum results with minimum work and environmentally safe methods. Use tables and checklists to keep work organized and efficient

Spanish for Cruisers

Author: Kathy Parsons
Publisher: Paradise Cay Publications
ISBN: 9780967590509
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 230

Book Description
This practical, easy-to-use guide provides all the hard-to-find vocabulary you will need to repair and maintain your boat while you cruise the Spanish-speaking countries of the Americas and Caribbean. You will learn all the Spanish you need to: buy parts and hardware; place orders, confirm prices and schedule repairs; find mechanics, repairmen and canvas makers; describe your problems and the repairs you need; haul, paint or store your boat; call for help at sea and get the assistance you need; communicate with almost everyone!

Quick and Easy Boat Maintenance, 2nd Edition

Author: Sandy Lindsey
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071789979
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
Spring commissioning, winterizing, battery care, dealing with ethanol, boat cleaning, prepping for sale, caring for sails and sailboat rigging, discover green--and inexpensive--boat care products.

Sailboat Hull and Deck Repair

Author: Don Casey
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071502947
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
A fiberglass hull's seamless nature leads many boatowners to conclude that repair must be difficult. Wrong. Here, clearly and abundantly illustrated, is all you need to know to seal joints, bed hardware, replace portlights, locate leaks, fix cracks and even holes, restore your hull's gloss, renew nonskid decks, and much more. You'll wonder what you were worried about.

Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual

Author: Nigel Calder
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472947738
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 2454

Book Description
This manual takes both novice and experienced boatowner through minor to major repairs of electrical systems, engines, electronics, steering systems, generators, pumps, cookers, spars and rigging. When it was first published in 1990, the Boatowner's Mechanical & Electrical Manual broke new ground. It was hailed as the first truly DIY manual for boatowners and has sold in its thousands ever since. There have been significant changes in boat systems since then, particularly electrical systems, and this fourth edition has been fully updated to reflect these developments and expand its predecessor's worldwide popularity. 'Probably the best technical reference and troubleshooting book in the world' Yachting Monthly 'It deserves to come standard with every boat' Yachting World

Quick and Easy Boat Maintenance: 1,001 Time-Saving Tips

Author: Sandy Lindsey
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 9780071343251
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
A treasure chest of proven labor-savers that can help you get those pesky maintenance chores done faster--so you can get out on the water and play. Here are 1,001 tested tips from Boating Magazine's maintenance expert, giving super-effective yet environmentally friendly ways to clean and maintain all your boat's systems: deck, hull, cabin, engine, bilge, electrical systems, tanks, and gear. Stop working on your boat and go boating!

Boat Maintenance Log Book

Author: Robyn Hawkins
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781797876214
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
This is a Boat Maintenance Log Book for sailors of yachts and motorboats to keep track of all the maintenance work and repairs that are done on their boats. This book is perfect for individual boat owners or those that have a share of a yacht or motorboat so all the owners can keep track of the work that has been done and the maintenance that needs to be completed. It will also help when selling your yacht as you will have a record of all the work that has been carried out with dates and costs. This Boat Maintenance Log Book has been designed to be as helpful as possible by providing guidance and space to include the following information: Inside the front cover is space for owner and boat details There is a page dedicated to items that have a serial number and their service intervals Space to record all the Spare Parts, part numbers, places to buy and costs that are needed on your individual boat. The main part of the book has been designed to list the Maintenance and Repair work that's needed (with space to record 500 jobs over 25 double pages). This allows you to note down a job that needs doing or an issue that needs fixing as soon as you spot it and then go back to when you have the time to complete it. Keep track of the date the job was spotted and recorded, a description of the issue, if it was a repair or maintenance item, when it was completed, who did it and space to record any relevant comments ie Temporary repair done, book in yard to fix / replace item or price of parts etc - whatever will be helpful to you! Keep a record of all the jobs that need doing when she comes out of the water so you can start getting and recording quotes for the work that needs doing. Space for comments and when the work was completed also Fuel log pages to keep track of fuel usage, cost and engine hours An Upgrades wish list (so you know what to put on your Christmas List!) Useful Contacts Drawing Space to draw diagrams Notes Pages Some Bonus Sample Pages at the back The book is 8 inches by 10 inches, paperback with a glossy cover and good quality paper. Also available on Amazon within our Sailing series: Sailing Travel Journal Personal Log Book Sailing Log Book

Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual

Author: Nigel Calder
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
ISBN: 9780070096189
Category : Boats and boating
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In his latest book, Calder walks the reader through the repair, maintenance, and setting up of the boat's primary systems, including the electrical system, electronics equipment, generator sets, solar panels, wind and water generators, the engine, transmission, pumps, steering, waste disposal systems, and more. Destined to become a highly trusted companion aboard all types of boats for years to come.