Sport Bookazine Essential Boat Maintenance Manual Second Edition Back Issue

Bringing together some of the best practical articles and expert advice from the Practical Boat Owner archives, Boat Maintenance Essential Manual has everything you need to maintain and improve your boat. A must-have for every boat owner – from power to sail – our DIY guides and in-depth tutorials will keep you coming back year after year. Whether you’re looking to stop your windows from leaking, to service seacocks or apply antifouling, there’s something in here for you. There are guides for anyone planning to undertake more ambitious projects, such as repairing fibreglass or fitting solar panels. There are also several essential reference articles to help you decide which wood to use for which purpose, find the glues necessary to keep your handiwork as strong as the day you made it, choose the best antifouling paint for the area in which you keep your boat, or check your keel bolts. Find out how to avoid expensive failures and potential disaster by keeping your rigging and sails maintained and discover the areas which need most attention when servicing your engine. And that’s not all. There’s also an essential start-the-season checklist which runs down everything you need to inspect and service before your boat goes back into the water at the start of the new season, while a laying up guide offers essential advice on maintaining your boat safely and securely during the winter months.