Don Casey

Inspecting the Aging Sailboat

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Shows you how to evaluate the condition of an older fiberglass sailboat - the one you own or the one you'd like to purchase. this book helps you: assess the condition of a used sailboat in 30 minutes; prioritize maintenance and repair tasks for a boat you already own; and, catch potential problems early.

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• Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
• Seitenzahl: 141
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juli 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 228mm x 187mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 254g
• ISBN-13: 9780071445450
• ISBN-10: 0071445455
• Artikelnr.: 21197346

Autorenporträt

Don Casey abandoned his career in banking in 1983 to devote more time to cruising and writing. His work combining these two passions soon began to appear in many popular sailing and boating magazines. He is the author of the best-selling This Old Boat, and six other International Marine titles. He and his wife, Olga, are currently cruising and living aboard their boat. HOMETOWN: Miami, Florida

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Surveying a Boat for Purchase
Determining the Needs of Your Own Boat
Hull
Fair and True?
Signs of Stress or Trauma
Delamination
Gelcoat Problems
Blisters
Moisture Content
Keel
Rudder
Cutless Bearings and Propeller
Through-Hull Fittings
Deck
Hull-to-Deck Joint
Surface Damage
Nonskid
Core Problems
Hatches
Portlights
Deck Hardware
Canvas
Rig
Mast and Boom
Step
Cap
Spreaders
Goosenecks, Sheets, and Vangs
Stays and Shrouds
Roller Furling
Sails
Interior
Bulkhead Attachment
Stringers and Floors
Interior Pans
Distortion
Signs of Leakage
Tankage
Head
Galley
Seacocks
Bilge Pumps
Comfort and Safety
Decor
Engine and Steering
Engine Access
Visual Clues
Mounting and Alignment
Stuffing Box
Exhaust Smoke
Running the Engine
Oil
Steering Gear
Electrical System
Battery
Breaker Panel
Wire and Connectors
Alternator
Pumps and Motors
Lights
Electronics
Other Considerations
Design
Reputation
Performance
Accomodations
Equipment
Value
Boat-Buyer's 30-Minute Survey
Hull
Deck
Rig
Below
Impression
Appendix: Hiring a ProfessionalIndex