Wassersport-Handbücher: Yacht-Wartung und -Reparatur

Handbuch Yachtsicherheit - Diebstahl, Einbruch und Überfälle vermeiden

Dass Sportboote mit ihrer Ausstattung und Ausrüstung oftmals einen grossen materiellen Wert darstellen, haben jüngste Akte von Piraterie gezeigt. Dieses Buch umfasst Taktiken zur Vermeidung und Abwehr eines Diebstahls, Einbruchs oder Raubüberfalls und hilft dabei, Risiken realistisch einzuschätzen, sich gezielt darauf vorzubereiten und ihnen gelassener zu begegnen.

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Anhand praktischer Ratschläge und realer Fallbeispiele werden Skipper und Crew durch den Prozess der Reiseplanung, der Einrichtung und Ausrüstung des Bootes bis hin zur Vorbereitung auf aktuelle Bedrohungen sowie deren Abwehr und Bewältigung begleitet.

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Holzarbeiten an GFK-Booten - Reparatur, Sanierung, Ersatz

Nichts ist für einen Bootseigner schlimmer als der Verfall seines Bootes. Die meisten Boote sind heute aus pflegeleichtem glasfaserverstärktem Kunststoff, aus GFK, gefertigt. Allerdings haben sie allerlei An- und Einbauten aus Holz, die aufgrund von Verschleiss repariert oder auch erneuert werden müssen.
Dieses Buch hilft den Eignern bei sämtlichen Holzarbeiten innen und aussen vom Mast bis zum Rumpf. Mit einfachen und zügig umsetzbaren Handreichungen ist das Boot so schnell wieder auf Vordermann gebracht.

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Motorboote - Kauf, Wartung und Reparatur - Alles was Eigner wissen müssen | Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst

Ein eigenes Motorboot zu besitzen, ist der Traum vieler Skipper. Doch viele schrecken vor den vermuteten hohen Kosten für Kauf, Unterhalt und Wartung sowie vor der Vielfalt der Aufgaben und dem Arbeitsaufwand zurück.

Dass sich all dies in vernünftigen Grenzen halten lässt, beweist dieses Buch. Es zeigt, wie man die Kosten minimiert, seine Arbeit an und auf dem Boot organisiert und sagt alles, um einen Motorkreuzer, eine offene Barkasse, ein Sport- oder Speedboot, ein Boot zum Hochseeangeln, ein Schlauchboot oder ein Festrumpfschlauchboot mit Aussenborder zu kaufen, zu unterhalten und Freude daran zu haben.

Deutsche Edition des Haynes Buches "Motor Boat Manual".

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Segel- und Motorboote - Bordprobleme einfach gelöst - Praktische Tipps für den Bordalltag | Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst

Wassersportler haben's schwer, dabei könnte das Leben als Segler oder Motorbootfahrer so entspannend sein, wenn immer alles liefe, wie es soll.
Doch Probleme lauern überall und wer an Bord in jeder Situation ruhig Blut bewahren will, muss in vielen Wissenschaften zu Hause sein: etwa in Aerodynamik und Mechanik. Man muss sein eigener Elektriker und Installateur, Bootsbauer und Zimmermann sein.

Doch nicht jeder ist ein Daniel Düsentrieb und weiss für alles eine Lösung. Deshalb hat der erfahrene Langstreckensegler und Charterveranstalter Hans Mühlbauer für dieses Buch viele praktische Tipps für den Bordalltag gesammelt - für mehr Sicherheit, Funktionalität und Komfort.

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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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Be Your Own Boat Surveyor - A hands-on guide for all owners and buyers

This practical Adlard Coles handbook empowers the reader to carry out a survey on their own boat, or one they are thinking of buying, before calling in the expensive professionals.
Organised into chapters covering: Tools of the trade (basic tools, moisture meters, fingers and feel, smell, mirrors, sources of information); Checking the hull (including wood construction and rot, GRP laminates, osmosis, metal construction, keels, anodes); RIBs and inflatables; Engine and systems; Stern gear; Plumbing; Mast and rigging; Electrical systems; Interiors; Safety equipment.

At the end of the book there's a handy guide to carrying out a five minute survey - invaluable when making a quick assessment of a potential purchase.
Highly illustrated, with anecdotes and hands-on advice throughout, this practical book gives readers the tools to do much of the work on their own, and know when to call in the experts.

Contents: Why survey your own boat? - The tools of the trade - The hull - Deck and superstructure - Engines and their systems - Stern gear - Plumbing - Masts and rigging - The electrical system - The interior - Safety equipment - Ribs and tenders - The ten minute survey - After the survey.

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Boat Maintenance - The Complete Guide to Keeping Your Boat Ship-shape

Every boat, be it sail or power, wood or fiberglass, stored in the water or on dry land, needs regular maintenance to keep it sea-worthy. Proper maintenance can help save money by catching trouble before it starts. This guide will help new and experienced boat owners keep their boat in tip-top shape.
From repairing scratched and worn hulls and decks, to fixing engines and tightening fittings, every inch of the boat is covered including the below deck quarters. Learning to care for this valuable possession is part of the thrill of owning one.

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Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual - Repair and Improve Your Boat's Essential Systems

This manual takes both novice and experienced boatowner through minor to major repairs of electrical systems, engines, electronics, steering systems, generators, pumps, cookers, spars and rigging.
When it was first published in 1990, the "Boatowner's Mechanical & Electrical Manual" broke new ground. It was hailed as the first truly DIY manual for boatowners and has sold in its thousands ever since.

There have been significant changes in boat systems since then, particularly electrical systems, and this fourth edition has been fully updated to reflect these developments and expand its predecessor's worldwide popularity.

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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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Inspecting the Aging Sailboat - Know what to look for in the boat you own or would like to buy

Become an expert judge of used sailboats. Step by step, the author of the bestselling "This Old Boat" shows you how to evaluate the condition of an older fiberglass sailboat - the one you own or the one you'd like to purchase.
Don Casey's expert advice helps you: assess the condition of a used sailboat in 30 minutes; prioritize maintenance and repair tasks for a boat you already own; catch potential problems early; know where to look and what to look for (and how to interpret what you see).

A professional survey is recommended before purchasing a boat - and usually required for financing - but with "Inspecting the Aging Sailboat", you can consider and reject any number of boats before settling on 'the one'.
This book will streamline your used-boat shopping while saving you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in professional survey fees.

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Powerboat Maintenance Manual | Clymer Outboard Shop Manual

Komplette onderhoudsgids vor Motorbooten und toebehoren. Kapitel über den Rumpf, koelsystemen, elektrische Systeme, Elektronik, innen- und Außenbordmotoren, Stern-Drives, Anhänger, usw.

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Surveying Yachts and Small Craft - A Hands-on Insider's Guide to Surveying Second-hand Boats

Highly practical in nature, and packed with detailed close-up photography, step by step procedures, and helpful checklists, this definitive handbook will prove a godsend to small craft owners who want to check out defects on their own boats or on boats they are planning to buy, as well as practicing surveyors and surveying students.

Featuring surveying bodies, equipment required, assessing defects (including moisture-related defects, and the use of moisture meters) and their severity, the book guides the reader through conducting a thorough inspection, from keel to topsides, coachroof, stern gear, rigging and much more.

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The Boat Improvement Bible : Practical Projects to Customise and Upgrade Your Boat

The Boat Improvement Bible is the most up to date, user friendly and hands-on practical manual for boatowners who wish to improve their sailboat or motorboat. It will equip any boatowner with average DIY skills to improve all aspects of their boat: safety, comfort, facilities, storage and performance on the water. Many of these projects will also help increase a boat's value.

Projects include: installing a heating system, installing hot water and a shower, increasing water tank size, making the heads electric, installing air conditioning or better ventilation, setting up solar or wind power charging for the batteries, fitting a generator, adding a gas alarm, installing interior lighting, adding a bathing platform or boarding ladder, plus much, much more.

Packed with exploded diagrams, helpful step-by-step photographs and detailed guidance, The Boat Improvement Bible provides a wealth of DIY expertise and advice to enable anyone to improve their yacht or motorboat.

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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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Upgrading Your Boat's Interior

After just a few years, cabins can all too often look tired, outdated and in desperate need of renovation. But it needn't cost the earth or even require the skills of an expert to revamp them.
In this series of highly practical, step-by-step photographic manuals, "Upgrading Your Boat's Interior" shows boat owners how to improve their boat's living space in terms of comfort, functionality and convenience.

This book will help owners to regain a little of that 'new-boat' feeling, including:
- How to improve your basic facilities, from interior lighting to making your own fan
- Simple interior decorating ideas to personalise your onboard space
- Working with soft furnishings to create new bunk cushions and sprung mattresses
- Creating workable storage solutions
- Tackling major woodwork projects, including rebuilding a galley from scratch

Suitable for both motorboats and yachts, this invaluable guide is perfect for any boatowner willing to give it a try themselves. Each project lists equipment and a difficulty rating, and many projects are so simple that the whole family can get involved. With this book to hand, it has never been easier to bring your boat's living space into the 21st century.

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