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This Old Boat

by Don Casey

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A hands-on reference for restoring older fiberglass boats

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A hands-on reference for restoring older fiberglass boats

Focused on the practical work of boat rehabilitation, this revised second edition organizes guidance for taking an aging fiberglass vessel toward yacht-level condition. Don Casey addresses major onboard systems alongside restoration materials and maintenance concerns, including electrical installations, diesel engines, refrigeration, plumbing, and resins. More than 600 illustrations support the technical content, making the book structured as a substantial visual reference as well as a repair guide. First published in 1991 and extensively updated here, it concentrates on the interconnected projects involved in refurbishing an older boat.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Owners restoring or maintaining older fiberglass boats
  • Sailors planning onboard system upgrades or repairs
  • DIY boat rehabilitators seeking illustrated technical guidance

Themes

Fiberglass boat restorationMarine electrical systemsDiesel enginesBoat plumbing and refrigerationRepair materials and resins

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Book overview

Turn a run-down fiberglass boat into afirst-class yacht

Since it first appeared in 1991, Don Casey's This OldBoat has helped tens of thousands of sailors refurbisholder fiberglass boats and has become a revered classicamong boat rehabbers.This second edition is revisedfrom first page to last with new information on electricalsystems, diesel engines, refrigeration, resins, plumbingand more. Plus, more than 600 newly created illustrationsenhance the book's beauty as well as its utility.

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