Synopses & Reviews
Turn a run-down fiberglass boat into a first-class yacht Since it first appeared in 1991, Don Caseys This Old Boat has helped tens of thousands of sailors refurbish older fiberglass boats and has become a revered classic among boat rehabbers.This second edition is revised from first page to last with new information on electrical systems, diesel engines, refrigeration, resins, plumbing and more. Plus, more than 600 newly created illustrations enhance the books beauty as well as its utility.
Review
``Casey's intelligent, practical advice covers just about everything, and his style is just what the doctor ordered for anyone daft enough to want to fix up an old boat.
About the Author
Don Casey combines three decades of sailing, a keen eye for detail, irrepressible good humor, and an elegant writing style to deliver transparently simple and always reliable how-to advice for boaters. He is a regular contributor to SAIL and Good Old Boat magazines.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. The Choice
2. The Dream
3. The Plan
4. Dollars and Sense
5. Starting Small
6. Scratch and Itch
7. Windows and Walls
8. Forks, Eyes, and Studs
9. Nuts and Bolts
10. Chips and Shavings
11. Amps and Volts
12. Going with the Flow
13. A Cold Day in August
14. Brush and Roller
15. Material Things
16. A Lofty Project
17. Epilogue
Index