'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:
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Solve most engine problems.
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Look after the gas, water, fuel and electrical systems.
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Service pumps, winches, windlasses and sterngear.
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Repair glass and holes fibreglass.
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Find and cure leaks.