Books on boat maintenance

[paulsellars]

Hello,
Is there a FAQ for this forum?

Can anyone recommend books on yacht maintenance?
I'm a beginner so would prefer introductory books but preferably
covering all the main areas, or will I need to buy several books to get
this coverage.
Thanks for any suggestions.

Paul

 

[PaulJ]

My vote would go to Nigel Calder's "Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual" which covers most of what the average boat owner needs to know. At £35 it's a bit pricey (and it may have gone up since I got mine!) but it will save you a lot more than that in the long run.

 

[gary_yank]

A very good basic book is,"Modern Boat Maintenance." The printer is Sheridan House / Adlard Coles Nautical in the U.K.

 

[rogerroger]

I'm a beginner too - I've just ordered "The Finely Fitted Yacht: The Boat Improvement Manual, Volumes 1 and 2" from Amazon - http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0920256287/026-3360313-3281214

More about improving than maintaining but a fine line I suppose. I'll let you know what it's like when I get it...


Roger Holden
www.first-magnitude.co.uk

 

[Guest]

Hi there, Paul!
My vote is for "The Boat Repair Manual" by George Buchanan. I have the norwegian translation of this, and it's just great!! It gives you all aspects of how to maintain your boat, engine, outboard, rigging and a whole lot more. Covers GRP, Aluminium, Steel, Lapstrake and Carvel (wood), ferrocement, Strip-planking and how to repair - and maintain these different hulls. As some other poster says, You have the option to buy Nigel Calders book, but although a whole lot more detailed, concentrates mainly on onboard systems. Great book to by later when you have build up confidence.
I myself is working on a rather big project (47') and gradually building up know-how and confidence. Please feel free to check it out at http://home.world-online.no/~dreggen

Sincerely,


Pelle

 

[peterg]

Another vote for Nigel Calder\'s books...

do a search on Amazon as he has written several.

 

[paulsellars]

Thanks for the replies.
Looks like the Calder book.
I've checked the amazon.com (the US site) site and it gets lots of good review

Paul