Bloomsbury Publishing Bloomsbury Publishing Boat Repair Bible

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Even the most well designed boats will suffer from wear and tear due tonormal use on the water. Whilst accidents are less common, they too canresult in damage which needs to be repaired on the spot. Highlyillustrated, with step by step instructions, this book equips thereader with the vital 'first aid' skills he needs to make temporaryrepairs until he can get back to harbour.The Boat Repair Bible helpsanyone who owns a boat to develop essential repair skills in the areaswhere problems most commonly arise. The section on hull and deckrepairs covers fibreglass, wood, steel and ferro-cement hulls, andshows the reader how to deal with everything from leaks to impactdamage, and much, much more. This section also covers domestic repairs,such as repairing upholstery, and troubleshooting problems with theheads.Amongst the many other techniques described, the section on generalmechanics includes instructions on how to fix problems with a splitfuel/water tank and leaking hydraulics, whilst the section onelectrical repairs explains how to trace loose connections, replacedamaged wiring and fix navigation instruments. The myriad of issuesthat can arise with the engine are covered in great detail, from how todeal with water in the fuel system to replacing the propeller and itsshaft.From basic skills in safety, surveying and the use of tools, to advanced instructions on how to replace an engine, The Boat Repair Bibleis as comprehensive as it is invaluable. With repairs specific topowerboats, sailboats, dinghies and outboards, it is a book no boatowner can afford not to own.