Spis treści:
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1
ON DECK
Caring for Boat Metal
Fiberglass Cleaning and Repair, and General Deck Maintenance
Handy Excuses for Not Cleaning Your Boat
Glass and Plexiglass Windscreen Tips
A Teak Tutorial
Vinyl
Don't Scrub It if You Can Unscrew It
Boat Canvas
Deck Carpet
Dock and Anchor Lines . . . and Fenders
Chapter 2
HULL WORK
Fiberglass Hull Cleaning and Maintenance
Baking Soda on Board
Bottom Painting Tips and Tricks
Thru Hull Tips and More
Chapter 3
CABIN CONCERNS
The Complete Cabin
Mildew Prevention and Maintenance and Odor Control
Quickie Head Cleaning
In the Galley
Waterproof Film Canisters
Cabin Furntiture
Windows
Cabin Carpet
Pets on Board
Signs of a Tick You Can't Find
Lyme Disease and Other Concerns
Stow-aways (Bugs and Vermin)
Chapter 4
THE ENGINE
Inboard Tips
Outboard Tips
Stern Drive Tips
General Engine Tips
10 Clues that You've Gone Overboard on Boat Maintenance
Batteries
Chapter 5
OTHER CRITICAL BOAT AREAS
The Electrical System
Bilge
Vinegar: The Boater's Wonder Cleaner
Holding Tanks
The Freshwater System
Chapter 6
SPECIALTY BOATING
Trailer Boating
Fishing Boat Tips
Waterski Boat Tips
Inflatables
Dinghies and Tenders
Chapter 7
WINTERIZING AND SPRING COMMISSIONING
Winterizing
My First Winterizing
If You Choose to Go Winter Boating
Spring Commissioning
Chapter 8
MISCELLANEOUS TIPS EVERY BOATER SHOULD KNOW
The Need for Speed
Tips for Boating in Mosquito Territory
Offbeat Sunburn Prevention
Offbeat Sunburn First Aid
Severe Sunburn and Heat Stroke
Seamanship
Rules of the Road
Hurricane and Other Storm Preparation
Preventive Boat Maintenance: Proper Boat Towing
Tips for Choosing the Right Repair Shop
Five Things You Don't Want to Hear from Your Boat Appraiser
A Few Last Tips
Index

Oprawa miękka.
136 stron.
Format: 185x235mm.
ISBN 0-07-134325-3