O tym, jak sprawić, by drewno na jachcie wyglądało pięknie. O przygotowaniu powierzchni, doborze materiałów, technice lakierowania i konserwacji powierzchni drewnianych. Wbrew pozorom właściwe malowanie drewna nie jest sztuką prostą, a zrobienie tego tak, żeby latami przyciągało uwagę przechodzących ludzi - wymaga sporo wiedzy. Książka w języku angielskim.
 
Spis treści: Preface How this book appends, but differs from, The Original, and therefore why it is advisable to own both versions. Part one: the Brightwork enigma: an introduction Chapter one: the more things change, the more they stay the same . . . A few words about the enduring nature of brightwork methodology Chapter two: afflictions and cures . . . Dreamboat turns nightmare; Choosing a path of brightwork stewardship; Levels of varnish deterioration, and their cures Chapter three: now, about varnish--in a nutshell What`s the basic formula?; Varnishes and solvents, briefly! Part 2: the refinishing program chapter four: order in the port! Plan the projects-all of them, in logical order; Learn to read the weather; Shop for materials--Once! (or at least not eighty-three times . . . ); Prep the boat and get to work! Chapter five: strip me once, strip me twice, strip me once again, it`s been a long, long time . . . How To: Bleach off a finish; Strip with a heat gun; Remove finishes that require chemical strippers; Dry-scrape . . . if you have the strength!; Know when and how to sand off a finish! Chapter six: it`s a thankless job, and your name is Somebody . . . intermediate prep work How To: Sand stripped/bare wood; Bleach out stains; Create a smooth plane--preparatory detailing Chapter seven: building up to the grand finale How To: Apply paste wood fillers, stains, sealers . . . Chapter eight: never use lard How To: Oil your brightwork, for various reasons Chapter nine: the varnished truth How To: Varnish, with as much unvarnished guidance as I can muster . . . Chapter ten: now, let`s try to keep it that way, soldier! How To: Set up and keep the maintenance schedule . . . Chapter eleven: cabin soles, decks, and spars-oh my! Three special brightwork challenges Part 3: tools, materials, and resources Chapter twelve: you can never be too rich or have too many tools . . . Rebecca`s favorites and "must-haves," including what`s been developed since 1990 Chapter thirteen: it`s a materials world . . . Various products of the trade, . . . plus safety materials and some general finishing safety tips Chapter thirteen and one-half: extra! extra! read all about it! Books, printed matter, and websites that help feed the brightwork junkie`s habit . . . Index
Oprawa miękka. 176 stron. Format: 230x150mm. ISBN 9780071422772