Hank Hinckley's beautiful book covers day-to-day care, varnishing and painting, fiberglassing, mechanical and electrical systems, rigging, interior design, upgrades and improvements, the shipboard tool kit, and hull and deck maintenance. Readers will discover the Hinckley way of caring for a boat, no matter how distinctive or modest, and enjoy this handsome, full-color guide containing abundant photographs and drawings that illustrate design, materials, and procedures.
Preface
Part 1 The Elegant Yacht
Chapter 1 Day-to-Day Care
Chapter 2 Developing a Maintenance Plan
Chapter 3 Interior Design
Part 2 Varnish and Paint Application
Chapter 4 Exterior Brightwork
Chapter 5 Interior Brightwork
Chapter 6 Topside, Deck, and Interior Paints
Chapter 7 Bottom Paints and Barrier Coatings
Part 3 Hull and Deck Maintenance and Upgrades
Chapter 8 Maintaining Fiberglass and Gelcoat
Chapter 9 Minor Fiberglass Structural Repair
Chapter 10 Repairing a Nonskid Deck
Chapter 11 Boat Improvement Projects and Upgrades
Building a Hatch
Building a Dorade Vent
Preventing and Repairing Deck Leaks
Repairing Portlights
Installing High-Load Deck Hardware
Repairing or Replacing Veneers
Building a Battery Box
Mounting a Battery Box
Part 4 Mechanical System Maintenance
Chapter 12 Main Engine Care
Chapter 13 Water Systems
Chapter 14 Installing a Through-Hull or Seacock
Chapter 15 Marine Heads
Chapter 16 Steering Systems
Part 5 Electrical Systems
Chapter 17 An Overview of Marine Electrical Systems
Chapter 18 Batteries
Chapter 19 Alternators, Battery Chargers, Converters, and Inverters
Chapter 20 Bonding Systems
Part 6 Mast, Sails, and Rigging
Chapter 21 Sail Care and Maintenance
Chapter 22 Masts and Rigging
Appendices
Appendix I Basic Electric Principles and Procedures
Appendix II The Shipboard Tool Kit
Index
Henry R. Hinckley III, a third-generation boatbuilder, apprenticed at Henry R. Hinckley & Company, founded by his father. He managed several boatbuilding companies around the country before returning to Maine and cofounding Ocean Cruising Yachts. He is currently owner and president of Great Harbor Yachts.
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