Skyhorse, 2015. — 149 p. There is something beautiful and nostalgic about wooden boats. These exquisite, polished works of art give us a glimpse into the past, a time when technology wasn’t so advanced, a time when everything was crafted by hand. These magnificent vessels deserve our attention and our utmost respect. As beautiful as these boats may be, they do require a great...
Camden, ME: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 1995. — 288 p. — ISBN13: 978-0070007475. For weekender and world cruiser alike, here is a wide-ranging compendium of hints, tips, and projects for boatowners, all of which aim to ease everyday life afloat. Readers will learn how to: set up, organize, and stock the galley for cruises of any length; catch and prepare fish...
McGraw-Hill, 1998. — 176 p. The best troubleshooting and maintenance tips from the world-famous Boat doctor. Ignorance can sink a boat - just ask the guy who didn't know what electrolysis can do to underwater fittings...until he found his pride and joy sitting on the bottom of the marina! For years, Allen Berrien, the famous Boat Doctor of Boating Magazine, has helped boaters...
McGraw-Hill, 1998. — 176 p. The best troubleshooting and maintenance tips from the world-famous Boat doctor. Ignorance can sink a boat - just ask the guy who didn't know what electrolysis can do to underwater fittings...until he found his pride and joy sitting on the bottom of the marina! For years, Allen Berrien, the famous Boat Doctor of Boating Magazine, has helped boaters...
McGraw-Hill, 2008. — 729 p. Sailboat maintenance, repair, and improvement advice you can’t get anywhere else.The collection of articles selected from Boatworks Magazine by the editors of SAIL Magazine.
McGraw-Hill, 2008. — 258 p. Sailboat maintenance, repair, and improvement advice you can’t get anywhere else.The collection of articles selected from Boatworks Magazine by the editors of SAIL Magazine.
William Morrow and Company, 1993. — 210 p. — ISBN 0-688-11932-8. Few boaters can look at a boat-new or old-without finding something that can be done to improve it. Readers will find within these pages all the information needed to carry out dozens of the most common repairs that arise in the course of owning a boat, whether power or sail. Extensive sections on tools and...
William Morrow and Company, 1993. — 210 p. — ISBN 0-688-11932-8. Few boaters can look at a boat-new or old-without finding something that can be done to improve it. Readers will find within these pages all the information needed to carry out dozens of the most common repairs that arise in the course of owning a boat, whether power or sail. Extensive sections on tools and...
Intl Marine, 1998. — 138 p. When it comes to leading the weekend warrior through any boat-improvement project, nobody beats Don Casey. Every step of these projects is illustrated by clear and simple drawings, and Casey's explanations tell you exactly what to do and how to do it. Any one of these nifty projects can be done in a weekend. The result? You can transform your boat...
International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2005. — 896 p. The definitive guide from the world's best-known sailboat maintenance expert Don Caseys Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual combines six core volumes into a single, utterly dependable resource that answers every frequent question, explains every major system, and helps you keep your boat and its components...
International Marine, 1996. — 142 p. 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...
McGraw-Hill eBooks, 1996. — 146 p. The refinishing of the boat is one of the most important improvements and one of the most difficult tasks in the whole process of maintenance. Proper refinishing will definitely have a very dramatic impact on the appearance. Exposure to the wondrous powers of paint began for most of us with a yellow and green box of crayons. More recent...
Second Edition. — London: Ragged Mountain Press, 1991.— 564 p. — ISBN13: 9780071477949. Turn a run-down fiberglass boat into a first-class yacht. The second edition of This Old Boat is a more professional production than the first edition. Not that the first edition was bad, on the contrary, it was a good resource, but it had a somewhat hand-made feel about it. The diagrams...
Sheridan House, 2006. — 148 p. The concise but thorough How to Paint Your Boat by Nigel Clegg, now in its second edition, should help clear up many of the questions associated with making a boat look pretty. Clegg details every step of painting, varnishing and antifouling, from surface preparation to understanding material characteristics to getting a flawless finish. The book...
International Marine, 2006. — 302 p. Find a small cruising sailboat and restore it to pristine condition on a budget that won't sink your budget Small, trailererable cruising sailboats are more popular than ever as mooring spaces dwindle and marina dockage and winter storage costs soar. Fix It and Sail helps you discover boatloads of fun far less than a single ski weekend or...
International Marine / McGraw-Hill, 2006. — 219 p. This book was written with the hope that more people can experience the joy and freedom that sailing in your own boat allows. I’ve always been hooked on the idea that sailing is for everyone, and that voyaging in your own little boat can be done for a lot less money than many people believe. This book is ultimately about...
Tortuga Books, 2001. — 195 p. After my 32-foot catamaran sailboat, Top Cat, was wrecked during Hurricane Georges in September, 1998, I repaired it my self. This book is an account of my experiences with the wreck and the repair. Months of effort were required to get the insurance claim paid, though there were no disputed issues, and that is a part of this account. As a...
Adlard Coles Nautical, 2012. — 594 p. Even the most well designed boats will suffer from wear and tear due to normal use on the water. And accidents can result in damage which needs to be repaired on the spot. Highly illustrated, with step by step instructions, this book equips the reader with the vital skills needed to make those crucial repairs. The Boat Repair Bible covers...
Adlard Coles, 2021. — 225 p. The 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...
Skyhorse Publishing, Inc., 2013. — 315 p. The Big Book of Wooden Boat Restoration is the perfect introduction or reference guide for wooden boat lovers both experienced and new. Author Thomas Larsson, one of Sweden's most experienced and premier wooden boat restorers, has gathered his thorough knowledge of the subject for the reader and placed it in this book with informative...
Skyhorse Publishing, Inc., 2013. — 315 p. The Big Book of Wooden Boat Restoration is the perfect introduction or reference guide for wooden boat lovers both experienced and new. Author Thomas Larsson, one of Sweden's most experienced and premier wooden boat restorers, has gathered his thorough knowledge of the subject for the reader and placed it in this book with informative...
Adlard Coles Nautical, 2013. — 164 p. Better than swapping ideas with the owners of the boat in the next marina berth, this handy book will be a godsend to all boaters looking for simple solutions to everyday problems. Keeping a boat (whether sail or power) in a damp, corrosive environment (i.e. water) leads to all sorts of issues: rust, mildew, UV degradation, crazing, bad...
McKinney, TX: Offshore Publications, 2007. — 246 p. — ISBN: 0977777200. It was my fate, in the fall of 1988, to meet a gentleman at a boat show in Harrison Township, Michigan. While showing me around his boat, he mentioned that he needed a hand in sailing her to the Caribbean to join the charter fleet. In that instant my sailing world began its expansion past cruising, racing,...
New York, NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1975. — 188 p. — ISBN: 0-442-26025-3. A single step leads down into the cabin of the boat I have just built for myself. The tread is of unvarnished teak because this wood is not slippery even when wet and the drips through the companionway will not rot it. Also it looks smart The side pieces are of a lovely creamy Honduras mafiogany,...
Dobbs Ferry, NY: Sheridan House, 2002. — 251 p. — ISBN: 978-1-57409-144-1. This book is about outfitting todays cruising sailboat for long-distance voyaging and long-term living aboard. In it we’ll consider equipment, systems and modifications that will transform a basic sail-away boat — one already operational and of sound construction — into a long-range cruiser thoroughly...
Hearst Marine Books, 1990. — 264 p. — ISBN: 0-688-08338-2. This practical guide is written for the non mechanic, and the authors begin by telling the reader what tools are needed for each job and exactly how to use them. The lively step-by-step instructions are easy to follow and are illustrated with dozens of line drawings, photos, diagrams, and tables. Your Boat Below decks...
McGraw-Hill, 2000. — 144 p. Developed for cruising sailboat owners with 24- to 45-foot fiberglass boats, John Roberts' projects: *improve comfort, handling, seaworthiness, performance, and dockside appeal *show how to add attractive features such as a deck washdownsystem, a backstay self-leving radar mount, and more
International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2009 — 193 p. 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...
Seven Seas Press, 1991. — 358 p. Now in its second edition, completely revised and updated, Spurr's Boatbook remains the best single source for understanding and improving your boat. You need not live with a dark or dank cabin, insufficient space for stowage or chartwork, or sheet winches, halyards, and reefing arrangements so inconvenient that you often find yourself motoring...
Sheridan House, 1998. — 224 p. Understanding metal corrosion and its prevention is vital for the safety and integrity of a boat. Failure through corrosion or fatigue can result in masts falling down, keels falling off or boats quietly sinking in their moorings. Less dramatic are such problems as pitting or fracture of propeller shafts, erosion of pipe work, rusting of steel...
Sheridan House, 1998. — 224 p. Understanding metal corrosion and its prevention is vital for the safety and integrity of a boat. Failure through corrosion or fatigue can result in masts falling down, keels falling off or boats quietly sinking in their moorings. Less dramatic are such problems as pitting or fracture of propeller shafts, erosion of pipe work, rusting of steel...
Haynes North America Inc., 2016. — 216 p. — ISBN 978 1 84425 513 9. The Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) provides an inspection system, compulsory for cruising boats on inland waterways. The Scheme’s manual is also an excellent source of safety information for boats used in coastal locations. Electrical, gas, fuel and safety installations Readers are strongly advised that all work on...
West System, 2014, 156 p. The techniques described in this manual are based on the handling characteristics and physical properties of WEST SYSTEM Epoxy products. Because physical properties of resin systems and epoxy brands vary, using the techniques in this publication with coatings or adhesives other than WEST SYSTEM is not recommended. This manual is updated as products and...
West System, 2003. — 84 p. An illustrated guide to wooden boat repair – how to restore the structure, improve the appearance, reduce the maintenance and prolong the life of wooden boats with WEST SYSTEM epoxy. Includes information on dry rot repair, structural framework repair, hull and deck planking repair, hardware installation with epoxy and protective coating.
Москва: Физкультура и спорт, 1980. — 93 с. Знаете ли вы, как ухаживать за парусами, как перекроить и подогнать их, как починить? Загляните в книгу известного английского специалиста по парусному спорту, она поможет решить вам все эти проблемы. И даже если многое из того, что пишет автор, известно вам, вы все же найдете для себя полезное и поучительное. Книга эта - своеобразный...
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