Inspecting the Aging Sailboat (The International Marine Sailboat Library)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 144 pages
• Published by: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
• Edition: 1st Edition July 27, 2004
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0071445455
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0071445450
• Book Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
• Weighs: 9.6 ounces

Product Description


". . . the perfect place to begin, or continue, your education."
--Sailing

Whether you are shopping for a used fiberglass boat or prioritizing maintenance tasks on the one you already own, this book saves money--and perhaps even disaster. With clear step-by-step drawings and instructions, Don Casey explains how to recognize problems--both surface and hidden--and how to separate cosmetic flaws from serious faults.

From the Inside Flap
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 thirty 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.

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.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Inspecting the Aging Sailboat (Hardcover) I used this book in combination with another to really understand the boat systems and make an informed judgement. Are those cracks in the gelcoat serious? How do I know if the tiller attachment is a weak design? Casey helps you understand how to make a judgement about critical components from a novice/lay point of view. I found the book a very good resource.