Overview

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. ""The perfect place to begin, or to continue your education...As a reviewer of both new and used boats, I own many books filled with advice. I strongly suspect that Inspecting the Aging Sailboat is the one I will consult most.""--Sailing ""A complete reference for the boatowner or prospective boat buyer on evaluating the condition of fiberglass sailboats using common sense and proven advice. ""--GAM on Yachting Magazine (Canada) Don Casey is one of today's best and most trusted do-it-yourself boating writers. His nine books include the bestselling This Old Boat and Sailboat Electrics Simplified. He writes the long-running ""Ask Don Casey"" column for BoatUS.com and is a monthly columnist for Sailnet.com and a regular SAIL magazine contributor.

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Author:   Don Casey
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Professional
Dimensions:   Width: 18.80cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 23.10cm
Weight:   0.245kg
ISBN:  

9780071445450

ISBN 10:   0071445455
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   16 September 2004
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

IntroductionSurveying a Boat for PurchaseDetermining the Needs of Your Own BoatHullFair and True?Signs of Stress or TraumaDelaminationGelcoat ProblemsBlistersMoisture ContentKeelRudderCutless Bearings and PropellerThrough-Hull FittingsDeckHull-to-Deck JointSurface DamageNonskidCore ProblemsHatchesPortlightsDeck HardwareCanvasRigMast and BoomStepCapSpreadersGoosenecks, Sheets, and VangsStays and ShroudsRoller FurlingSailsInteriorBulkhead AttachmentStringers and FloorsInterior PansDistortionSigns of LeakageTankageHeadGalleySeacocksBilge PumpsComfort and SafetyDecorEngine and SteeringEngine AccessVisual CluesMounting and AlignmentStuffing BoxExhaust SmokeRunning the EngineOilSteering GearElectrical SystemBatteryBreaker PanelWire and ConnectorsAlternatorPumps and MotorsLightsElectronicsOther ConsiderationsDesignReputationPerformanceAccomodationsEquipmentValueBoat-Buyer's 30-Minute SurveyHullDeckRigBelowImpressionAppendix: Hiring a ProfessionalIndex

Reviews

The perfect place to begin or to continue your education...As a reviewer of both new and used boats, I own many books filled with advice. I strongly suspect that Inspecting the Aging Sailboat is the one I will consult most. - Sailing Magazine

Author Information

Don Casey abandoned his career in banking in 1983 to devote more time to cruising and writing. His work combining these two passions soon began to appear in many popular sailing and boating magazines. He is the author of the best-selling This Old Boat, and six other International Marine titles. He and his wife, Olga, are currently cruising and living aboard their boat. HOMETOWN: Miami, Florida

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