Product Description

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

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #37565 in Books
• Published on: 2005-04-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

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.

About the Author
Pat Manley has tackled all of these jobs himself. A keen sailor, he is one of Practical Boat Owner magazines team experts, answering readers′ questions on diesel engines. He is the author of Fernhurst Books′ Diesel Companion, Electrics Companion and Radar Companion.
When steam is rising and sparks are flying, this book is the next best thing to having Pat Manley on board.

Customer Reviews

Incredible book - BUY THIS!!!
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.

A superb guide
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.