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Colour photo–sequences and clear text show even a ham–fisted beginner how to fix their boat.
The two aims of this book are preventing problems and curing them when they do happen (even at sea). This is the best–illustrated book ever produced on maintenance and Manley has spent over a year photographing each stage of each topic. These include:
- Engine
- Stern Gear
- Water System
- Gas System
- Heads
- Electrical System
- Fuel System
- Steering
- Winches
- Fibreglass
- Deck Hardware
- Leaks
- Inflatable dinghy
- Tools
From the Back Cover
′The hatch in my cabin′s leaking, the loo′s blocked and the engines overheating. Any ideas, skipper?′
Welcome to the world of boat maintenance. Take this book in one hand, a spanner in the other and set to work.
Simple boat maintenance concentrates on the 67 most common jobs. Each is rated for difficulty on a scale of 1–5 and is explained in the simple steps, Illustrated with fantastic colour photos and diagrams. No special tools are required and no skill is assumed.
You will learn how to:
- Solve most engine problems.
- Look after the gas, water, fuel and electrical systems.
- Service pumps, winches, windlasses and sterngear.
- Repair glass and holes fibreglass.
- Find and cure leaks.
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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Well, this is one of the best books I have EVER seen on any aspect of sailing. It is also probably the best illustrated sailing book I have ever seen - there are so many photos it makes every task extremely straightforward.
I like the way it breaks the tasks down into ease of use, and tells you step by step how to solve the problem (even where to find the area you need to work on! Sounds simple, but is important!)
It is very well written, very well presented and inexpensive for a hardback book. Thoroughly recommended.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have found this book incredibly useful and often refer to it. It's obvious that the writer knows what he is talking about and has carried out all the procedures he describes. The one shortcoming of the book is the quality of the photographs. Mr Manly obviously economised in the production by taking the photographs himself rather than having them done professionally. The result is that many of them are dark and unclear which is a pity as the rest of the book is excellent. Hopefully the next edition will rectify this.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the book the marine engineers do not want you to know about as it clearly explains how all the most common tasks can be carried out.
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I have only just bought my boat and the problems so far haven't been within my capability, so I can't yet say how I have got on with its guidance. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Fitzy
Excellent Manual for Boat Enthusiasts
Bought for my uncle's birthday. I had a look at the book and not being a boat enthusiast I was quite surprised how interesting it was. Read more
Published on 5 April 2010 by P. Brown
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