Don Casey Livres

Transforming a neglected fiberglass boat into a luxurious yacht is the central theme of this guide. It offers practical advice and step-by-step instructions tailored for both novice and experienced boaters. Readers will learn about essential repairs, aesthetic upgrades, and maintenance tips to enhance both functionality and appearance. The book emphasizes creativity and resourcefulness, encouraging boat owners to envision the potential of their vessels and achieve a remarkable transformation.

Offering a comprehensive resource for sailboat maintenance, this manual consolidates six essential volumes into one guide. It addresses common questions and explains major systems with clarity, supported by over 2,500 detailed illustrations. The book simplifies complex repairs and improvements through user-friendly explanations, making it accessible for boat owners. With insights from both Don Casey and diesel engine expert Peter Compton, it aims to save readers time and money while ensuring their boats remain in top condition.

Drawing heavily on the philosophy of the sage of Walden Pond, the authors have produced a gentle guide to the art of commonsense cruising which, in hardcover, was one of the 10 best-selling sailing books of all time.

Shows you exactly how to install wiring - make good, safe connections; match your battery bank and alternator to your needs; troubleshoot problems quickly; and avoid shore power problems. This book provides guidance on how to create and maintain a robust electrical system.

Shows you how to evaluate the condition of an older fiberglass sailboat - the one you own or the one you'd like to purchase. this book helps you: assess the condition of a used sailboat in 30 minutes; prioritize maintenance and repair tasks for a boat you already own; and, catch potential problems early.

"Being a compendium of useful facts, diverse knowledge, and uncommon wisdom, including much reassurance for the fearful and dubious, toward staying safe and happy while preserving domestic tranquility, during a month, a year, or a lifetime of cruising aboard small sailboats."--Cover.

The skills required for top-notch canvaswork are astonishingly few, and canvas's potential to protect your boat and enhance your enjoyment of it is practically limitless. Here is all you need to tackle virtually any canvaswork project: sails and sailcovers, flags, dodgers, ditty bags, cushion covers, and awnings--including Biminis. It's clean, safe, and risk-free--and you'll save a bunch of money and get exactly what you want in the process.

Kleine und große Bootsreparaturen: Praxisgerechte Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen mit anschaulichen Bildfolgen. Auch auf angeblich wartungsfreien Kunststoffbooten gibt es immer wieder etwas zu reparieren: Leckende Luken und Fenster, Schrammen und Risse, Feuchtigkeit im Dämmaterial, verrottete Stäbe im Teakdeck. Auch kleinere Reparaturen gehen gewaltig ins Geld, wenn man sie von einer Bootswerft ausführen läßt. Wie Yachtbesitzer solche Arbeiten mit den richtigen Mitteln und etwas handwerklichem Geschick selbst erledigen, zeigt dieser Praxisband. Der Autor ist ein anerkannter Spezialist für Bootsreparaturen. Er berät Schritt für Schritt die einzelnen Arbeitsgänge. Anschauliche Bildfolgen vermitteln alle notwendigen Handgriffe verständlich und einprägsam.