The Trailer Sailer Owner's Manual

by Nestor, Gregg

• ISBN13: 9780939837823
• ISBN10: 093983782X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-20
• Publisher: Paradise Cay Pubns

Summary

The Trailer Sailer Owner's Manual should be included with every trailer ready sailboat. This comprehensive guide to selecting, caring for and enjoying a trailer ready sailboat will answer all your questions about fitting out, care of your sails, launching and retrieval, and boat maintenance. Easy-to-understand selection guides help you choose the proper sealant/adhesive or anti- fouling paint. Here you'll find natural alternatives to common toxic cleaning agents, as well as a useful guide to cooking in very small spaces. You'll even learn to make traditional mats from rope while you keep a weather eye on the clouds.This mother lode of trailer sailing information is neither a how-to-sail manual nor a sales pitch for a specific brand or type of boat. Rather, it's a compendium of trailer sailing wisdom that reads like a conversation with a fellow sailor-relaxed, informative, thought provoking and entertaining.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. iv
Introduction	p. 1
Searching for the Right Fit	p. 3
Choosing the Right Trailerable Sailboat	p. 5
Sailboat Searching	p. 13
Deciphering the Classifieds	p. 20
Selling Your Boat	p. 27
The Anatomy of a Sailboat	p. 33
Trailers and Trailering	p. 39
Trailer Sailer Begins With "Trailer"	p. 40
Buying a Used Sailboat Trailer	p. 53
How Much Are You Towing?	p. 64
The Tow Vehicle	p. 66
On the Road	p. 70
Outfitting Your Trailer Sailer	p. 73
Fitting Out	p. 74
Safety	p. 78
Customizing for Comfort and Safety	p. 83
Taking Care of Your Boat's Systems and Her Crew	p. 99
The (Infamous 2-Cycle) Outboard Motor	p. 100
Care and Feeding of the Trailer Sailer's Battery	p. 110
Reducing Electrical Noise Interference	p. 120
Sail Management	p. 131
The Trailer Sailor's Galley	p. 141
Snake Oils and Elixirs to Keep Your Boat Healthy and Happy	p. 151
Sealants and Adhesives	p. 152
Engine Lubricants	p. 166
Engine Coolants	p. 172
Simply Clean	p. 177
Choosing the Right Antifouling Paint	p. 185
Applying Bottom Paints	p. 192
Restoring Luster to Your Deck	p. 195
Marlinespike Seamanship	p. 199
Cordage	p. 200
Knots	p. 210
Whipping and Splicing	p. 224
Tackle	p. 231
A Handy Heaving Line	p. 238
Rope Mats	p. 241
Your Trailer Sailer at Rest	p. 251
Anchors	p. 252
Anchor Rode Bag	p. 261
Marking the Anchor Rode	p. 264
North Coast Pick-Up Buoy	p. 266
Launching and Retrieval	p. 269
Launching and Retrieval	p. 270
KISS: Keep it Simple, Sailor!	p. 273
Don't Overlook the Details	p. 285
Weather 101	p. 286
A Proper Winter Cover	p. 308
Passing Safely Beneath	p. 311
Checklists	p. 313
Appendix	p. 325
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