Maintain and improve your powerboat. More than 100 do-it-yourself ways to make your boat better/Поддерживайте и улучшайте свою моторную лодку. Более 100 самостоятельных способов сделать вашу лодку лучше

Издание на английском языке
After years in the hospital IT field, I decided to “drop out” and do something fun for a while. My definition of “fun” includes writing about boats, maintaining a mini-fleet of three boats, and working for West Marine. This book was sparked by questions I’ve heard over and over again from magazine readers and West Marine customers.
A recurring theme of those questions is that boatowners everywhere are interested in doing more of their own work on boats. The ever increasing costs of boats, slips, and fuel, coupled with the difficulty of finding affordable marine services, has resulted in an explosion of DIY boaters.

Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: How Boats Are Built
Materials
The Molding Process
Interior Structures
Assembly
Regulatory Standards
Chapter 2: The Cockpit
Adding Access Hatches
Using Epoxy
Storage Compartments and Tackle Box
Drawers
Handholds
Cockpit Tables
Installing a Washdown Pump
Replacing Cockpit Soles and Decks
Repairing Stringers
Replacing a Fuel Tank
Chapter 3: Cabin and Galley
Building a Galley Box
Propane Cylinder Holsters
Improving an Icebox
Keeping Water Potable
A Simple Food-Prep Station
Finding Storage Space
Building a Storage Compartment from Plywood and Formica
Molding a Storage Bin
V-Berth Storage
Small-Parts Storage
Replacing Cushion Foam
Replacing Ports and Hatches
Refinishing or Replacing Plastic Glazing
Replacing Plexiglas or Lexan Fixed Windows
Rejuvenating or Replacing Headliners
Marine Sanitation Systems
Installing an All-in-One MSD
Installing a Holding Tank System
Boat Ventilation
Installing Solar Vents
Rigging a Home Air Conditioner
Chapter 4: Decks
Adding an Anchor Windlass
Anchor Doohickey
Adding Cleats
Anchor Rode Storage
Line Organizer
Anchor Mounts
Adding Rod Holders
Boarding Ladders
Quick Release for a Boarding Ladder
Pain-Free Ladder Rungs
Fixing Deck Dings
Strategies for Sealing Deck Hardware
Repairing Cored Decks
Repairing Molded Nonskid
Painting Nonskid
Sheet Nonskid
Repairing Railings, Pulpits, and Pushpits
Chapter 5: Boat Canvas
Biminis
Awnings
Sunshades
Cleaning and Treating Canvas
Restoring Isinglass
Installing an Aftermarket T-Top
T-Top Accessories
Chapter 6: Hulls
Applying Antifouling Paint
Bottom Paint Choices
Painting a New Boat Bottom
The No-Bottom-Paint Option
Removing Bottom Paint
Restoring Faded Gelcoat
Repainting a Boat
Fixing Blisters
Applying a Barrier Coat
Repairing Chips, Dings, and Gouges
Structural Patches and Repairs
An Above-the-Waterline Hull Repair
Transom Repair
Sealing a Hull/Deck Joint
Rubrails
Fenderboards
Through-Hull Fittings and Seacocks
Replacing Seacocks
Bilge Pump Basics
Bilge Pump Installation
A Couple of “Pumpsticks”
Chapter 7: Boat Electrics and Electronics
Maintaining Your Boat Information
Marine Wiring Basics
30 Tips for Better Boat DC Electrical Systems
Choosing and Using Marine Batteries
Proper Charging
Battery Maintenance
Battery Safety
Installing a Second Battery in Parallel
Installing a Second Battery Bank
Battery Switching Warning
Installing a Solar Charger
Installing Electronics
Selecting and Installing a VHF Radio Antenna
Installing Transducers for Fishfinders and Depth Sounders
Chapter 8: Engine and Drivetrain
Changing Engine Oil
Fuel System Maintenance
Adding a Fuel/Water Separator
20 Ways to Beat the High Price of Gas
Installing a Fuel-Flow Meter
Exhaust Manifold Care and Replacement
Installing an Engine Flush System
Propeller Maintenance, Repairs, and Replacement
Replacing Water Pump Impellers
Replacing Steering and Throttle Cables
Adding a Kicker and Outboard Mount
Installing Remote Engine Controls for a Kicker
Trim Tabs
Replacing a Speedometer Pitot Pickup
Replacing Zincs
Chapter 9: Trailers
Adding a Power Winch
Building a Trailer Stand
Repacking and Replacing Trailer Bearings
Installing Bearing Protectors
Corrosion Protection and Remediation
A Complete Trailer Overhaul
Considerations When Storing a Boat on aTrailer for the Winter
Chapter 10: Winterizing
Cleaning the Boat
Winterizing Engines and Outdrives
Winterizing Water Systems
Preparing the Cabin
Preparing the Boat for Shrink-Wrapping
Winter Covers and Tarps
Do As I Say
Appendix A: Sources of Information
Appendix B: Sources of Gear and Supplies
Index