Książka jest zbiorem porad, jak ulepszyć, ułatwić i uczynić bezpieczniejszym żeglowanie, nadsyłanych przez czytelników magazynu Sail oraz ponad sto nowych. Dotyczą one min. utrzymania instalacji elektrycznej, wodnej na jachcie, organizacji wnętrza, malowania i konserwacji, takielunku, ożaglowania, nawigacji, kwestii bezpieczeństwa oraz wielu innych aspektów życia na jachcie. Książka w języku angielskim.
 
Spis treści: MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS Water treatment Potable water Bleach on demand Water-tank maintenance Hands-free head cleaning Holding-tank pumpout aid Clearing the holding tank Eliminate head odors Solving a holding-tank dilemma Pumpout problem Winning the fight against head odors Head deodorizer "Roto-Rooter" replaced "Drano" for intakes Impromptu gaskets Bolts in cramped areas Dimples that can save your blocks Difficult nuts and bolts Dealing with pipe and hose Declawing wire ties Wire-nut connectors Wire-nut trick Soldering tip Protection for electrical connections Gelcoat repair Glass cleaning Cleaning tips Cleaner Clean the sticky Replacing steering cables Fixing a leaky rudderpost Teating for rigging flaws Spit-and-polish brass Add battery water without spills POWERTRAIN/FUEL Impeller installation Avoiding diesel spills Help for a fuel-filter change Color-coded tools Containing an oil change Neat oil change An easy oil funnel Diaper dandy Oil-filter removal Oil change made easy Oil-change tip Fuel-line washer renewal Eyebolts instead of padeyes Freshwater flush Cutless bearing Prop-shaft packing removal Repacking the shaft gland Fluid filler WINTER STORAGE Take cover Improved tie-downs Adjustable tie-downs Long-lasting tie-downs Tie-down quickie Furler protection No more frozen water lines Fluid control MODIFICATIONS AND INSTALLATIONS ELECTRONICS/ELECTRICAL Hinged instrument panel Water-resistant GPS Handy GPS and speaker-mount Compass corruption Cockpit VHF audio Taming the through-hull geyser Avoid through-hull drilling Solar-panel mount Simple wire-leading Spare-pump wiring Protect your pump Autopilot case Mobile radar mount VHF holder Breaker breaker Diskette rehab More cockpit space for tiller boats GROUND TACKLE/DOCKING Homemade flopper stopper Milk-crate stairs Chafing protection More anchor light Controlling your anchor buoy Dockline saver Bowsprit protection Chafing gear A bridle for chain rode Anchor-chain stopper Fender rig Building a fender board Removable anchor-rode locker Efficient ground-tackle storage Lunch-hook storage Bird barrier Bird ban(ners) Aesthetic bird barrier Bird whacker Happier birds, clean deck EXTERIOR Scrub-a-dub-dub Protect your fingers Hand-sanding tool Bottom sanding within reach Do-it-yourself custom lettering Removing tape Through-the-deck fittings Hatch screen I Hatch screen II Tiller stiller Tiller extension Tiller-extension tamer Lifeline cosmetics Stronger stanchions Custom stanchion fittings Securing lifelines Comfort on the rail Cockpit table I Cockpit table for boats with tillers Cockpit/saloon table Cockpit table II Custom-fitted cockpit drink holder More light in the cabin Polishing Lexan Binnacle cover Cockpit-instrument covers Instrument-panel protection Portlight covers Lazaret-lid holder Removable cockpit-cushion covers Custom helm seat Under-the-seat stowage Winch-handle holders Stovepipe hat Vent restrainers Shock-absorbing padeye Boom support Boom crutch Inexpensive hand-rail covers Instant cockpit cover and more Dodger guard PAINTING/ADHESIVES Bottom painting Propeller fouling Seized seizing Mixing small quantities of epoxy Varnish-removal aid Drip-proof varnish pot Varnish touch-up Freezer brush and paint storage RIGGING Line hangers Rings instead of pins Line cutter/soldering gun Rope-work tool Clean-cut lines Whipping with floss A modern monkey fist Easier masthead work A more comfortable bosun's chair Gybe, no! Topping-lift control No more flopping topping lifts Topping-lift ring Storing a removable staysail stay Make your own spreader boots Do-it-yourself shroud covers No more cleat hangups Reefing aid for roller-reefing jibs Halyard wrap on a roller-furler? No more halyard wrap Inexpensive shroud cleats Midship cleat Cutting rigging wire Cutting wire rope SAILS Tie-downs for mainsails Roller-furling headsail security Genoa-track alternative Jib net Ripstop nylon-drifter repair Canvas closure No more rusty sewing needles Easier reefing Reefing convenience S'nuff said Easy spinnaker handling Small-boat whisker pole Batten storage No more battens overboard Rigid sail bags Sail folding made simple INTERIOR Centerboard pusher Socket organizer Small-parts storage Locker locks Hatchboard stowage Hatchboard holder Removable anti-skid Uncrazing hatches and ports Keeping cushions in place More privacy Convenient carry-all Water heater plus City water pressure Flying-object holder Icebox drain Combination pump Add counter space TRAILERSAILING Anti-skid for an outboard fuel tank Stop gas tanks from sliding Outboard starter Outboard tilting made easier Quick shifter Cure that broken step Cockpit-sole grate as berth Trailering security for rigging Mast silencer Silencing nocturnal mast knock Trailer-tongue extension Foolproof launching Pressurized spray Easy electrical power Pole storage Mast-stepping aid TECHNIQUES FOR CRUISERS ANCHORING, DOCKING MOORING Piling pointers Fail-safe docking Position marks on lines Using enough snubber Singlehanded mooring pickup Docking technique Singlehanded docking Backing in safely Simplified mooring pickup Singlehanded anchoring Cut-the-shouting headset Remote tiller steering CREATING STORAGE Space saver Cowboy-style storage Settee storage Coffee table with storage Small-boat hangups Book holder Handy storage More storage Boathook storage GALLEY INNOVATIONS No more spilled drinks A sink-mounted drink holder Wine-glass storage Utensil and plate box The not-so-trivial trivet Ice-cold water on demand Ice for coffee? No-effort potato rinsing Hibachi help Jar protection No more skidding dishes Instant ice Extending veggie life Flatware storage Dispensing with trays Taming the gimballed stove Cooking-alcohol container Easy fill for alcohol stoves Fuel-gauge alternative Propane aboard LIFE AT ANCHOR (TIPS FOR CRUISERS) Catching rain Bimini help Awning-water collection Quieting transom slap Goof retrieval Boater's bubble bath Hat preservation Hat-on-the-head trick The rat race Anti-cockroach tactic Clean cats afloat An inspired flag halyard Flag care Photo postcards Quick-dry towels Fishanasia NAVIGATION/CHARTS Chart magnifier Portable chart table I Portable chart table II Portable chart table III Keep rolled-up charts flat Chart in the cockpit Do-it-yourself waterproof charts Chart loans Full-color chart markers Post-it Notes for chart work SAFETY ISSUES/ORGANIZATION Man-overboard float Emergency steering Singlehander's last-chance halyard Impromptu engine cooling Low-cost security Rudder-loss protection PFD cushions Cockpit-locker lock It's a lock Organization map Universal status board Log plus Organization solution Organizing boat papers DINGHY WORKS Dinghy boarding ladder Outboard dolly Eliminate black marks Outboard hoist Primary care for inflatables Just for kicks Dollar dinghy drain Dinghy control Tame that towed dinghy Towing rudder for inflatable dinghies Dinghy oar rack Dinghy fenders Index
Oprawa twarda. 194 strony. Format: 190x240mm. ISBN 0-07-058053-7