Maintenance & Electrical

Boats require constant care. Any boater who doesn't know the difference between a silicone-modified alkyd enamel and a one-part urethane needs this book for its invaluable advice on: How to save money with generic substitutes Product recommendations for every job Keeping weekly, monthly, and seasonal maintenance schedules Publisher: International Marine

The most comprehensive and indispensable DIY and repair and maintenance manual for boat owners ever published - it will pay for itself several times every season. Covers electrical systems, engines, electronics, steering systems, generators, pumps, cookers, winches, spars and rigging. HB.. Publisher: Adlard Coles NauticalISBN:

The Complete Handbook for Coastal and Offshore Sailors

Paperback: 496 pages Publisher: Haynes Manuals N. America, Inc. (May 24, 2000) Language: English ISBN-10: 0892877669 ISBN-13: 978-0892877669 Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.8 x 10.8 inches Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces

A fully illustrated tour of a boat's mysterious machines and gizmos, this beautifully detailed guide features more than 100 cutaway and exploded drawings to give readers a glimpse into the inner workings of both powerboats and sailboats, including engines and propulsion gear, steering, rigging, ground tackle, electronic gear, electrical systems, and plumbing. Eighty principal devices and systems are...

Refit, Improve and Repair with the Experts

 Fast Fixes for Your Boat Better than swapping ideas with the owners of the boat in the next marina berth, this handy book will be a godsend to all boaters looking for simple solutions to everyday problems. Keeping a boat (whether sail or power) in a damp, corrosive environment (i.e. water) leads to all sorts of issues: rust, mildew, UV degradation, crazing, bad smells, staining, and worse. 1001...

his book welcomes you to the world of boat maintenance. Take this book in one hand, a spanner in the other and set to work. It concentrates on the 67 most common jobs. Each is rated for difficulty on a scale of 1-5 and is explained in simple steps with lots of photos and diagrams. No special tools are required and no skill is assumed. You will learn how to:   solve most engine problems look...

PBO's Electrics Afloat Based on the award-winning series in PBO magazine, this book has several unique features. A four-page fold-out illustrating a yacht's complete electrical layout, it is the only full-colour illustrated book on boat electrics we know. It has a list of the world's leading marine electrical websites, trouble-shooting table and much more. Large format PB. 112pp.

The 12 Volt Bible for Boats This has become a favourite reference book for basic electrics on boats. Everything the average yachtsman needs to know on installation, trouble-shooting, and maintenance of the circuitry and batteries aboard. PB. 174pp.

Adlard Coles Book of Maintenance & Repair for Outboard Motors The aim of this book with its detailed step-by-step colour photographs and diagrams, is to enable every owner to fix their diesel engine with ease. Troubleshooting tables help diagnose potential problems, and there is advice on regular maintenance and winterising and repair. Jean-Luc Pallas's enthusiasm for passing on his knowledge,...

Boatowners Illustrated Wiring Handbook A practical user-friendly manual for all on-board electrical projects, from fixing loose connections to installing new equipment or re-wiring the entire boat. Both AC and DC systems covered, and key specifications are detailed in quick-reference tables. You never knew it was so straight-forward ! PB. 320pp.

Outboard Troubleshooter How to choose, install and maintain an outboard engine. Then most of the book covers troubleshooting. No previous knowledge assumed ! PB. 96pp.

Outboard Engines Author: Ed Sherman Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical Format: HB 160 pp This book is ideal for owners and operators of motorboats, working boats, ribs and patrol boats, and enables the reader to save both time and money by doing their own engine maintenance, repairing minor problems and diagnosing those which need expert help. HB 160pp

Wiley Nautical Restoration Handbook Author: Enric Rosello Publisher: Wiley Nautical An essential guide to yacht restoration and repair with sequential photographs for step-by-step guidance. This book is a beautifully presented guide to how to completely overhaul a fibreglass cruising yacht. It is filled with colour photo-sequences, which detail how to replace the engine, hatches and rigging for...

Replacing Your Boat's Electrical System The third in a series of Adlard Coles highly practical, hands on, step-by-step photographic manuals, Replacing Your Boat's Electrical System fills a gap in the market for the DIY boat builder and repairer, and for owners of older second-hand boats. The electrical system on a boat is crucial for the operation of all manner of useful as well as critical equipment,...