Fiberglass Boat Restoration

Author : Captain Wayne Canning
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781944824273

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Fiberglass Boat Restoration by Captain Wayne Canning Pdf

How to select a boat, plan your project, finish the job, and actually head for the water. Over the past thirty to forty years boat builders, large and small, have produced tens of thousands of fiberglass boats. Many now sit abandoned, waiting for some tender care to get back on the water where they belong. Fiberglass unlike many other types of boatbuilding materials does not rot, rust, or break down over the years. Many people have realized this, of course, and have started what they think will be an easy project. They were wrong, and many well-intentioned renovations sit abandoned. Whatever the reason for wanting to take on the restoration of a project boat, proper planning and organization can make the difference between success and failure. Fiberglass Boat Restoration is about how to plan, organize and successfully complete a project boat restoration. It will explain why it is important to put your efforts and resources into some areas and not others. It contains valuable information about what to look for when considering the purchase of a project boat. Although the focus of the book is fiberglass, the information will be useful to anyone undertaking the building or restoration of any boat.

Author : Gougeon Brothers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Epoxy coatings
ISBN : OCLC:803870900

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Fiberglass Boat Repair & Maintenance by Gougeon Brothers Pdf

Author : Jim Anderson
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1992-04-22
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 0071580085

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Runabout Renovation: How to Find and Fix Up an Old Fiberglass Speedboat by Jim Anderson Pdf

For those who own a cherished but dilapidated fiberglass runabout, or for those who want a boat but are turned off by the high prices and often poor quality of today's offerings, this book explains everything there is to know about turning a rundown runabout into a real showpiece for a fraction of the cost of a new model. Author Jim Anderson, a runabout renovator from Minnesota's Land of Ten Thousand Lakes, leads readers through the whole renovation process. For those who think a project like this may be more than they can handle, renovating an old runabout is actually less complicated and expensive than adding on a deck or redoing a room--two of the most popular projects for home handymen. And Anderson's sense of humor and gift for providing simple solutions make Runabout Renovation as fun to read as it is easy to understand. The backyards of North America house literally millions of rundown runabouts ripe for renovation. With Jim Anderson's help, you can own a better boat than you can buy new, for a quarter of the price or less. And like a beautifully restored '57 Chevy, it'll have class. Low-cost alternatives for the powerboater on a budget. Although more people own boats ranging in length from 14 to 24 feet than all others combined, most books published about boat repair and restoration are directed at the "big boat" or yacht owner. In addition, many marine dealers and technicians never seem to have the right answers or the time to spend on people who own "little boats." Hence Runabout Renovation, a complete guide to finding and fixing up old fiberglass speedboats. You'll learn how to: Choose and survey a boat Make cosmetic repairs and repaint your boat Replace the floor Reupholster and carpet the interior Build a new transom Upgrade electrical and mechanical systems . . . and much more. There's even a section on repairing aluminum boats, and one on installing and repairing horns, lights, bilge pumps, live wells, and other speedboat accessories. "Considering the tens of thousands of fiberglass powerboats that exist today, one wonders why Jim Anderson's Runabout Renovation is so late in coming. Whether you're shopping for a used or new boat, or trying to maintain the value of a boat you already own, this book will prove indispensable."--Richard Lebowitz, Editor, Boating World

Author : Allan H. Vaitses
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Fiberglass boats
ISBN : OCLC:1391520410

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The Fiberglass Boat Repair Manual by Allan H. Vaitses Pdf

Author : Roger Marshall
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0071549935

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Fiberglass Boat Repairs Illustrated by Roger Marshall Pdf

Step-by-step color photo guidance for repairing and renewing fiberglass boats If you don't have the experience of working with fiberglass, any repairs to your boat must be done by high-cost professionals or left undone. This entry-level guide uses full-color, step-by-step photo sequences and line drawings to present you with the basics in an easily digested form. You will learn how to: Save money and time doing your own fiberglass repairs Improve the value, appearance, and safety of your boat Work with materials such as polyester, epoxy, fiberglass, carbon fiber, and core materials Fix annoying leaks; repair cracks; restore gelcoat; fabricate new components

Author : Hugo Du Plessis
Publisher : International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : UOM:39015040986021

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Fiberglass Boats by Hugo Du Plessis Pdf

Since its first edition in 1964, owners and professionals have relied upon this classic reference to understand the many facets of fiberglass boat construction. Now completely updated, it is an invaluable, nontechnical resource for expert information on the principles of fiberglass construction, as

Author : Joel Howard Thurtell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009-07-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0975996924

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Plug Nickel Shoestring Boat Restoration; How I Turned an Old Fiberglass Boat Mold Into a Beautiful Wooden Sailboat, and What I Learned Along the Way by Joel Howard Thurtell Pdf

"Plug Nickel" is a collection of columns written by Thurtell about the trials and tribulations of restoring a wooden Lightning sailboat. The essays deal with the how-to of restoring wooden boats, and the problem of time spent away from family because of an obsession.

Author : Dale C. Whiteman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2001-12-01
Category : Fiberglass boats
ISBN : 097141050X

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Fiberglass Boat Repair by Dale C. Whiteman Pdf

Author : Allan H. Vaitses
Publisher : International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1265940800

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The Fiberglass Boat Repair Manual (PB) by Allan H. Vaitses Pdf

"This book will save you money and grief before you can say woven roving."--Sailing "A comprehensive and accurate work that should benefit almost any owner of a fiberglass boat."--SAIL "This book will prove a valuable addition to the library of any boat builder or owner who is seriously interested in doing his own repairs, as well as intercepting minor problems before they become major projects."--Boatbuilder Are there hairline cracks in your boat's deck or topsides gelcoat? Have her color and luster faded over the years? Does she have deck leaks? Has she been holed? Is her hull oilcanning in a sea? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, this book is for you. This is the definitive guide for fiberglass boat repair and beautification, covering not just cosmetic dings and scratches, but also major repairs of structural damage to hull and decks. It will show you how to: replace deteriorated gelcoat, or repair the flaws in an existing gelcoat and recoat it with polyurethane or marine alkyd enamel paint; strengthen a weak and overly flexible hull or deck; tab in loose hull liners and joinerwork; make templates from the good side of a hull to reshape large shattered or missing areas on the other side; repair or replace water-saturated deck cores; repair keels, rudders, and centerboards; rebed and refasten underwater and on-deck hardware; rebed, refasten, and strengthen hull-to-deck joints; fix broken hatches, and make new ones when necessary; treat the symptoms and causes of overstressed hulls. That beautiful craft swinging at anchor or nestled dockside, her topsides reflecting water and sky like a polished mirror, could be yours. Here's how.

Author : Bo Streiffert
Publisher : Sheridan House, Inc.
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0924486716

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Modern Boat Maintenance by Bo Streiffert Pdf

Bo Streiffert is a writer and boating enthusiast.

Author : Paul J. Petrick
Publisher : Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : House & Home
ISBN : UOM:39015002070566

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Fiberglass Repairs by Paul J. Petrick Pdf

There is virtually no damage to a fiberglass/polyester boat, car body, snow-mobile, stadium bench, building, amusement park ride, or other fiberglass reinforced laminates that cannot be repaired and made even stronger than the original product. And this little book is the indispensable manual on the subject for the professional as well as the home craftsman.

Author : Allan H. Vaitses
Publisher : International Marine Publishing
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0877429979

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Covering Wooden Boats with Fiberglass by Allan H. Vaitses Pdf

Explains the advantages of applying a fiberglass coating to wooden boats, offers a step-by-step demonstration of the procedure, and shares the case histories of some fiberglassed boats

Author : Enric Rosello
Publisher : Fernhurst Books Limited
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-24
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781912621101

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The Restoration Handbook for Yachts by Enric Rosello Pdf

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 and without careful consideration. That is where this book comes in, as Enric Roselló 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 and 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 and 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 and electronics, plumbing, engine, galley, heads and much more. The author is very honest about the amount of work and commitment required and also offers advice about when to call in the professionals and when to consider doing the work yourself. Anyone contemplating a complete or partial restoration is advised to read this book beforehand, so you know what is ahead, and to follow its guidance if you to decide to proceed.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Fiberglass boats
ISBN : 1878207229

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Fiberglass Boat Repair & Maintenance by Anonim Pdf

Author : Meade Gougeon,Joel Gougeon,Jan Gougeon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Boatbuilding
ISBN : 1878207504

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The Gougeon Brothers on Boat Construction by Meade Gougeon,Joel Gougeon,Jan Gougeon Pdf

An illustrated guide to wooden boat construction using WEST SYSTEM epoxy by pioneers in the field of wood/epoxy composite construction. Subjects include Fundamentals of Wood/Epoxy Composite Construction, Core Boatbuilding Techniques, First Production Steps, Hull Construction Methods, and Interior and Deck Construction.