Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #14743 in Books
• Published on: 2005-06-06
• Binding: Hardcover
• 832 pages

Synopsis
This manual takes both novice and experienced boatowner throughminor 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 firsttruly DIY manual for boatowners and has sold in its thousands eversince. There have been significant changes in boat systems since then,particularly electrical systems, and this third edition has been fullyupdated to reflect these developments and expand its predecessor'sworldwide popularity. 'Probably the best technical reference and troubleshooting book in the world' Yachting Monthly 'It deserves to come standard with every boat' Yachting World

Customer Reviews

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 through a few sections I returned it. If you want to know how to make modest enhancements to your boat, how to maintain it or what tasks need doing at the annual lift out this isn't the book for you.

A book by an engineer for engineers
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.

No DIY boat owner should be without this book
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.