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.
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.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
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
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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