The Complete Book of Yacht Care by Michael Verney

The Complete Book of Yacht Care by Michael Verney

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Provides details of how to maintain a new or traditional yacht in a safe and seaworthy condition at a minimum cost. The book includes coverage of: high tech rope and rigs; lightning protection; pumps, marine toilets and seacocks; plumbing and gas work; and laying a mooring.

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The Complete Book of Yacht Care by Michael Verney

In a single volume this book provides the owner of a new or traditional boat everything they will need to maintain her in a safe and seaworthy condition - at minimum cost. By means of detailed tables he also provides a unique survey of the real cost of every aspect of yacht upkeep. Features: Sealants and mastics; gelcoat repairs and osmosis blisters; high tech rope and rigs; mast stepping and spar fittings; lightning protection; brightwork, painting and leak treatments; hull and deck sheathing methods; engine maintenance and overhaul; sterngear, steering and propellers; fuel, cooling and exhaust systems; pumps, marine toilets and seacocks; plumbing and gas work; dinghies, tenders, trolleys and trailers; laying a mooring; hauling out and winterizing. 'Encyclopaedic...This is one book that no owner should be without...a remarkable achievement' - Practical Boat Owner
Michael Verney is one of the world's best informed and most experienced writers on practical boatwork.
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ISBN 13 9780713646580
ISBN 10 0713646586
Title The Complete Book of Yacht Care
Author Michael Verney
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 1997-11-28
Number of pages 272
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.