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Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual
by: Nigel Calder

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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 623.8500288
EAN: 9780071432382
ISBN: 0071432388
Label: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Manufacturer: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 832
Publication Date: May 31, 2005
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Sales Rank: 14443
Studio: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

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The boatowner's foremost troubleshooting guide, now better than ever

If it's on a boat and it has screws, wires, or moving parts, it's covered in Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual. When you leave the dock with this book aboard, you have at your fingertips the best and most comprehensive advice on:

Battery technologies
12- and 24-volt DC systems
Corrosion, bonding, and lightning protection
Generators, inverters, and battery chargers
Electric motors and electric lights
Marine electronics, antennas, and RFI
Diesel engines
Transmissions, shaft brakes, and propellers
Refrigeration and air-conditioning
Tanks, plumbing, and through-hulls
Pumps and watermakers
Steering, autopilots, and wind vanes
Stoves and heaters
Winches, windlasses, and bow thrusters
Spars, rigging, and roller reefing

'If you had to choose a single book to help you assess and maintain your boat gear, this would be it.'—Practical Sailor

'A truly remarkable bible. . . . This book is the best of its kind.'—WoodenBoat

'A major achievement. . . . It would be hard to imagine anything going wrong on a boat that couldn't be figured out with this book.'—Sailing World

'The world's best technical reference and troubleshooting book.'—Sailing Inland and Offshore

'This manual will be of lasting interest to anyone who wants to know how their boat works, what has gone wrong when it doesn't, and how it could be fixed.'—Classic Boat

'Without becoming too complex, the book covers almost every imaginable mechanical or electrical matter in the marine environment.'—Work Boat World

'Calder lives what he writes, . . . [and] what he offers . . . is practical solutions to problems associated with increasingly complex marine systems. . . . [A] bargain for anyone in the construction and repair side of the boat business.'—Professional Boatbuilder

Amazon.com Review:
Do yourself a favor: if you own a boat, you should also own the Boatowner's Mechanical & Electrical Manual. Written in a simple, accessible style, the Manual is aimed at helping the nonexpert solve problems in marine systems--think of it as a friendly mechanic. Author Nigel Calder explains how the systems work, helps you troubleshoot and identify problems, and presents clear and concise instructions on how to repair them. Best of all, Calder also offers helpful advice on how to prevent future system failure. Absolutely indispensable for boat owners. --M. Stein

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- Talk about details
unbelievably detailed book and hence one where some information may become obsolete fairly quickly, though some is timeless. I was hoping for mostly overview material but I can skip the gorey details if I want.

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- A must have
Every boat owner who plans on doing work on their boat should have a copy of this book. You will be able to do the work correctly the first time and fix what was done before you. Just an incredible reference.

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- Another Classic from Calder
Green horn or old salt, this book is an absolute must have for those among us who take pride in having boat grime under our fingernails. Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual covers well everything that makes the power and sailboat tick. Even if a topic encountered is beyond the reader's skill or comfort level, the knowledge gained through study of this manual give a foundation for understanding and measuring basic standards of quality and workmanship when, Heaven Forbid, you must pay someone else to make things right with your boat. I highly recommend this book to anyone who's boat is more than a floating cocktail lounge.

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- A Must Have for Owners of Auxiliary Sailboats
I have a 1987 Catalina 30 sailboat with a diesel engine. I wish I had purchased a copy of this book six years ago when I bought my boat. I might have saved hundreds and maybe even thousands of dollars in yard bills by doing more of the work myself with the help of this book. I have the 2nd Edition published in 1995. I think it is well organized, well written, and I find the illustrations to be clear. A friend of mine purchased the 3rd Edition, which has updated information, particularly on electronics. However I am extremely satisfied with the 2nd Edition for my needs.

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