THE RESTORATION HANDBOOK — AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO EVERY JOB FROM STEM TO STERN

Do not miss your chance to get one of the best volumes on restoration of the boats available today. Written by the recognized expert in the field, the publication provides wealth of useful information, covering literally all areas of boat restoration. That is truth – there is no area missed.

The author starts with the list of jobs, and the first activity to complete is preparation of the job inventory laying ahead the boat owner. Of course, proper understanding of the work scope will help in preparing a good plan which, when duly followed, will eventually bring beautiful results of the whole restoration process. All jobs related to the hull of the boat are explained in detail, including, but not limited, to the deck repairs, bottom works, using the epoxy, etc.

The machinery part of the boat has been paid due attention – here the readers will find everything they need to know about the engines and electrical installations; note that auxiliary arrangements, such as the refrigerating installations, have also been addressed. Being one of the most important things to consider, the boat steering system is discussed in a separate chapter. Same approach is applied to the waste management, considering the potential impact of marine pollution.