Yachting Manuals: Fibreglass and Metal Hull Repair

The Restoration Handbook for Yachts - The essential guide to fibreglass yacht restoration and repair

Restoring a fibreglass yacht is not something for the faint-hearted, even if you don't intend to do all the work yourself (you still need to understand the processes to be gone through). But the satisfaction of the job well done, not to mention the possible cost savings on buying a new yacht, are immense. Nevertheless, it is not something that should be undertaken lightly and without careful consideration.

That is where this book comes in, as Enric Rosello takes you through his restoration of a 30-year-old 40-foot yacht. Broken down into 46 chapters, Enric details the stages of his restoration in chronological order. For each he starts with an overview of the task and the thinking behind the approach he took.

For those who decide to take on the challenge, each overview is followed by an in-depth step-by-step account of what they did, accompanied by numerous informative photo sequences (with over 800 colour photos in total).
All possible subjects are covered, including dealing with osmosis, the interiors, deck, rigging, electrics and electronics, plumbing, engine, galley, heads and much more.

The author is very honest about the amount of work and commitment required and also offers advice about when to call in the professionals and when to consider doing the work yourself.
Anyone contemplating a complete or partial restoration is advised to read this book beforehand, so you know what is ahead, and to follow its guidance if you to decide to proceed.

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Fiberglass Boat Repairs Illustrated - Cosmetic and Structural Repairs for Sail-and Powerboat Hulls and Decks

If you don't have the experience of working with fiberglass, any repairs to your boat must be done by high-cost professionals or left undone. This entry-level guide uses full-color, step-by-step photo sequences and line drawings to present you with the basics in an easily digested form. You will learn how to:
- Save money and time doing your own fiberglass repairs
- Improve the value, appearance, and safety of your boat
- Work with materials such as polyester, epoxy, fiberglass, carbon fiber, and core materials
- Fix annoying leaks; repair cracks; restore gelcoat; fabricate new components.

Table of contents: 1. How a Fiberglass Boat Is Built - 2. Diagnosing Damage - 3. Materials, Tools, and Basic Techniques - 4. Gelcoat Restoration and Repair - 5. Making Joints, Plugs, and Molds - 6. Hull, Keel, and Rudder Fairing - 7. Major Repairs - 8. Osmosis and Blister Repair - 9. Finishing Your Repair Work - Appendixes.

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Fibreglass Boats - Construction, Gel Coat, Stressing, Blistering, Repair, Maintenance

An invaluable source of reference for anyone wanting practical advice on working with GRP, in order to make repairs and improvements correctly and thus extend the life of their boat.

Since it was first published 45 years ago, Hugo du Plessis' "Fibreglass Boats" has become a classic, relied upon by owners, surveyors and boat builders keen to understand how fibreglass behaves, and obtain practical advice on working with GRP.

In a deliberately non-technical manner, he explains the peculiar nature of fibreglass, its durability, its weaknesses, where its likely to fail, the effects of use and the weather, plus the latest research into causes of the biggest worry for owners - blistering and osmosis.

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The Boatowner's Guide to Corrosion - A Complete Reference for Boatowners and Marine Professionals

Corrosion is a constant, often expensive, and sometimes dangerous problem for boaters. Moisture, salt, electrical currents, and chemicals create a potent combination that can attack the metallic (and sometimes nonmetallic) parts of your boat.
Everett Collier, an expert in marine technology, details all the types of corrosion-including simple galvanic, electrochemical, and electrolytic-and explains how to identify, combat, and prevent them.

The most comprehensive book on this subject, "The Boatowner's Guide to Corrosion" shows you how to:Prevent corrosion with proper grounding, cathodic protection, protective coatings, and careful selection and matching of metal partsProtect your boat's hull, deck gear, masts, and rigging, as well as its propulsion, electrical, plumbing, and steering systemsRecognize and cure developing corrosion before it can damage your boat.

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Understanding Boat Corrosion, Lightning Protection and Interference

Covers problems with metal corrosion on the hull and fastenings, lightning hazards and protection and electrical problems on a boat.
It is part of series of books about technical issues facing every boat owner and is fully illustrated with photos and technical drawings.

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Holzarbeiten an GFK-Booten - Reparatur, Sanierung, Ersatz

Nothing is worse for a boat owner than the deterioration of his boat. Most boats today are made of easy-care glass-fibre reinforced plastic, or GRP. However, they have all kinds of wooden attachments and fittings that need to be repaired or replaced due to wear and tear.
This book helps owners with all wood work inside and out, from the mast to the hull. With simple and quick tips, the boat can be brought back into shape quickly.

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