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". . . the perfect place to begin, or continue, your education."
—Sailing
Whether you are shopping for a used fiberglass boat or prioritizing maintenance tasks on the one you already own, this book saves money—and perhaps even disaster. With clear step-by-step drawings and instructions, Don Casey explains how to recognize problems—both surface and hidden—and how to separate cosmetic flaws from serious faults.
IntroductionSurveying a Boat for PurchaseDetermining the Needs of Your Own BoatHullFair and True? Signs of Stress or TraumaDelaminationGelcoat ProblemsBlistersMoisture ContentKeelRudderCutless Bearings and PropellerThrough-Hull FittingsDeckHull-to-Deck JointSurface DamageNonskidCore ProblemsHatchesPortlightsDeck HardwareCanvasRigMast and BoomStepCapSpreadersGoosenecks, Sheets, and VangsStays and ShroudsRoller FurlingSailsInteriorBulkhead AttachmentStringers and FloorsInterior PansDistortionSigns of LeakageTankageHeadGalleySeacocksBilge PumpsComfort and SafetyDecorEngine and SteeringEngine AccessVisual CluesMounting and AlignmentStuffing BoxExhaust SmokeRunning the EngineOilSteering GearElectrical SystemBatteryBreaker PanelWire and ConnectorsAlternatorPumps and MotorsLightsElectronicsOther ConsiderationsDesignReputationPerformanceAccomodationsEquipmentValueBoat-Buyer's 30-Minute SurveyHullDeckRigBelowImpressionAppendix: Hiring a ProfessionalIndex
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". . . the perfect place to begin, or continue, your education."
—Sailing
Whether you are shopping for a used fiberglass boat or prioritizing maintenance tasks on the one you already own, this book saves money—and perhaps even disaster. With clear step-by-step drawings and instructions, Don Casey explains how to recognize problems—both surface and hidden—and how to separate cosmetic flaws from serious faults.