The Boatyard Book

This well-presented volume is a guide to making the best use of boatyard time and facilities by careful planning and good organisation...his examples and explanations helped reduce the fear factor and should improve my conversations with professionals or even my ability to have a go. * Yachting Monthly * Very readable provides comprehensive schedules/logs detailing maintenance and ships inventory. * Cruising *

A lifelong sailing enthusiast, Simon Jollands has filmed many major sailing events as well as producing and directing several sea safety films for the RNLI. He is the co-founder of app developer The Other Hat, which specialises in producing nautical reference apps, and is author of Safe Skipper, Reeds Lights, Shapes and Buoyage Handbook and Go Sailing, all published by Adlard Coles.

1. Introduction Who is this book for? Part One 2. Boat care Boat ownership Boat care fundamentals Your boats history Keeping records Doing regular checks Research and advice Calling in the professionals Owners associations What does maintenance work involve? Repairing and refurbishing Refit The rewards of boat ownership 3. Planning, costs and budgeting Choosing a boatyard Boat survey Maintenance log Costs and budgeting 4. Laying up Lift out After lift out 5. Tools and spares Tools Spares Sealants, adhesives and adhesive sealants 6. Health and safety Protective clothing Dust creation Antifouling Shot/sandblasting Engine work and servicing Part Two 7. Hull Composite hulls Osmosis Steel and aluminium hulls Wooden hulls Antifouling Keel maintenance and repair Rudders and steering systems 8. Deck and superstructure Inspection Teak decks Winches Leaking decks 9. Mast and rigging Rig care Owner rig check Wooden masts and booms Running rigging 10. Sails Materials and construction Ultraviolet exposure Inspection Cleaning Storage Repairs 11. Engine and propulsion Know your engine How diesel engines work Electric motors and hybrid systems Outboard motors Diesel engine winterisation Other engine maintenance ashore Stern gear Overhauling an engine 12. Electrics Basic electrics Electrics inspection checklist Batteries Avoiding and identifying electrical problems Common electrical problems Rewiring a small yacht 13. Interior Cleaning Interior inspection and checks Plumbing Gas system Varnishing Interior painting 14. Fitting out and launching Essentials Other jobs Launch day Glossary Further reading Photo credits and Acknowledgements Index Specifications and Inventory