The Restoration Handbook For Yachts - The Essential Guide To
Fibreglass Yacht Restoration And Repair

Product Description

Restoring a fibreglass yacht is not something for the faint-hearted, even if you don`t intend to do all the work yourself (you still need to understand the processes to be gone through). But the satisfaction of the job well done, not to mention the possible cost savings on buying a new yacht, are immense. Nevertheless, it is not something that should be undertaken lightly & without careful consideration. That is where this book comes in, as Enric Rosello takes you through his restoration of a 30-year-old 40-foot yacht. Broken down into 46 chapters, Enric details the stages of his restoration in chronological order. For each he starts with an overview of the task & the thinking behind the approach he took. Just these introductory pieces alone are ideal for someone contemplating a restoration (of all or part of a boat) to read before making the final decision as to whether to go ahead. For those who decide to take on the challenge, each overview is followed by an in-depth step-by-step account of what they did, accompanied by numerous informative photo sequences (with over 800 colour photos in total). The material in this book would be invaluable both to boat owners who are considering a complete overhaul & to those who have one or two smaller jobs to do. All possible subjects are covered, including dealing with osmosis, the interiors, deck, rigging, electrics & electronics, plumbing, engine, galley, heads & much more. The author is very honest about the amount of work & commitment required & also offers advice about when to call in the professionals & when to consider doing the work yourself. Anyone contemplating a complete or partial restoration is advised to read this book beforeh&, so you know what is ahead, & to follow its guidance if you to decide to proceed.