Refits, More Ways to Make Your Boat Better. (Cruising Boats, How to Select, Equip and Maintain, #5)

by John Champion

Overview

Details the various options of marine refrigeration and the benefits and disadvantages of each. A chapter on hauling out and various issues to consider like staying aboard or moving off for the job. Refitting in Thailand is discussed as a popular, value for money option taken by hundreds if not thousands of boats each year. Access to systems and components is a compromise on most boats, some tips here on "Getting at It." Engine and drive train vibration are common and annoying, find ways to minimise or eliminate this. Finally, a chapter on "Äll the Dumb Things," which discusses some common and mysterious decisions taken by by builders.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940044568815
Publisher:	John Champion
Publication date:	09/27/2012
Series:	Cruising Boats, How to Select, Equip and Maintain
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	118 KB

About the Author

The author, John Champion is currently living aboard in Malaysia after a three year stint working in the marine electrics industry in Thailand. A regular writer for sailing magazines he has lived aboard since 1999 and sailed perhaps 22 000 sea miles. Much work in sail training and the charter industry has allowed him to test many dozens of different yachts and catamarans. He now needs a bigger boat so please buy a copy for a friend!