Sailing boat manual
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Sailing boat manual
Haynes, 2008
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 207) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The dream of owning, maintaining and sailing your own boat without great expense can be achieved with the help of the Sailing Boat Manual. Written in down-to-earth language, it gives anyone new to sailing the confidence and knowledge to buy and enjoy a sailing dinghy or small sail cruiser. Packed with well-illustrated practical information and handy tips for both new and existing boat owners, this manual covers the routine maintenance, repairs and improvement of a sailing boat for those with good basic DIY skills and has further information for the jobs best left to the experts. There are also useful sections on buying, moorings and safe sailing techniques.
Table of Contents
Buying a sailing dinghy or small sail cruiserIntroduction to sailing in sheltered coastal and inland watersMoorings and trailersSimple and basic maintenance, repairs and improvementsThe hull, rig, fittings, auxiliary motors and equipmentThe cabin: fittings and equipmentWinterising and laying-upSafe sailing
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