Boat Maintenance (PB)

by William M. Burr Jr.

Overview

Boats require constant care. Any boater who doesn't know the difference between a silicone-modified alkyd enamel and a one-part urethane needs this book for its invaluable advice on:

* How to save money with generic substitues
* Product recommendations for every job
* Keeping weekly, monthly, and seasonal maintenance schedules

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071804950
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	05/19/2000
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

William M. Burr Jr. is a lifelong boater and the author of Sailing Tips: 1,000 New Ways to Solve Old Problems, a popular guide for boaters for over 10 years. He retired after 40 years in the chemical industry and then spent a year selling coatings and compounds in a marine store as part of his research for Boat Maintenance. He now lives aboard his 37-foot Jeanneau sailboat, facing and solving the problems addressed in his latest guide.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 General Care 2 Fiberglass 3 Wood 4 Metal 5 Selection and Application of Coatings 6 Sealants and Adhesives 7 Fabric 8 Plastic, Vinyl, Line, and Rubber 9 Interior Maintenance Appendix 1. Periodic Upkeep Schedules Appendix 2. Boat Problems Appendix 3. Boat Parts to Be Cleaned Appendix 4. Chemical Ingredients Product Index General Index About the Author