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Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual: How to Maintain, Repair, and Improve Your Boat's Essential Systems (Boatowners) (Hardcover)

by Nigel Calder (Author)

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Hardcover: 832 pages
Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical (6 Jun 2005)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0713672269
ISBN-13: 978-0713672268
Product Dimensions: 28 x 21.8 x 3.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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'A reference library book that'll solve or at least set you on the right track to solving almost any boat related problem' Boat Mart

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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 third edition has been fully updated to reflect these developments and expand its predecessor's worldwide popularity. 'Probably the best technical reference and troubleshooting book in the world' Yachting Monthly 'It deserves to come standard with every boat' Yachting World

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5.0 out of 5 stars If you have one maintenance book on board, make it this one., 19 April 2000

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This review is from: Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual: How to Maintain, Repair and Improve Your Boat's Essential Systems (Hardcover)

There are lots of books that deal with aspects of boat maintenance, but Calder has just the right level of detail on almost all the areas of maintenance that you might need. He points out potential problem areas, and whilst he seems a bit over-cautious at times (I sometimes wonder if he ever actually gets to SAIL his boat), it's much better that he errs on the side of caution. We've used this book for years, and it's helped us through a complete electrical rewiring, a top-end engine overhaul and a strip and service of the marine toilet! A definite must if you can't afford yard maintenance for day to day jobs.

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5.0 out of 5 stars No DIY boat owner should be without this book, 23 Jan 2002

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I am a professional boat builder, and boat owner, with a wealth of information available to me. Nigel Calders book is refered to on a regular basis. Some knowledge is required to obtain the best from the book. This book, together with an electrical test meter should be part of any boats equipment.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A book by an engineer for engineers, 15 May 2002

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This book is a must for any boatwoner that is technically competent and who carries out his own repairs and installations. The best I have seen yet.
The only fault is that most of the products and trade names that he refers to tend not to be available outside USA.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very complete,sometimes overlapping
This is the most complete book over boat mechanics and electrics I ever saw,every item is full descripted and at least you can understand the why's of a lot of things,but there... Read more

Published 11 days ago by Paul Demol

1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointing
A very dated book, all the photos and illustrations are in black and white and are generally of poor quality rather like a bad fax. Read more

Published 18 days ago by Nick Dawkes

5.0 out of 5 stars Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual
Thank you Nigel, your book enabled me to throw away a three foot pile of boating magazines. My desert island choice. Woff

Published 9 months ago by Woff

5.0 out of 5 stars The only one you need.
I've awarded this 5 stars for good reason - I've used this book in earlier editions also and it is *by far* the most useful boat maintenance book in my library. Read more

Published 9 months ago by G. Graham

4.0 out of 5 stars Not sure it is sensible to own a boat if you don't have this book
We have used this and his previous edition for years. When ever something goes wrong on the boat then we reach for this book. Read more

Published 11 months ago by Dorothy and Kenneth

2.0 out of 5 stars Not for your average boat owner
This book has too much detail for anyone who simply wants to maintain their own boat. Great if you are building from scratch or a professional boat repairer but having read... Read more

Published 20 months ago by P. Harper

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