Good Boatkeeping by Zora Aiken and David Aiken
For weekender and world cruiser alike, here is a wide-ranging compendium of hints, tips, and projects for boatowners, all of which aim to ease everyday life afloat. Readers will learn how to: set up, organize, and stock the galley for cruises of any length; catch and prepare fish and shellfish; grow herbs and sprouts; solve the storage puzzle: convert unused space to handy nooks and crannies; clean anything the fastest and easiest way; take care of your engine and electronics; heat, cool, and move air; modify the exterior for easier access, greater comfort, and better efficiency; streamline anchoring, moorage, and dockage; catch, carry, and conserve fresh water; paint, varnish, and work with fiberglass; keep the crew fit and healthy; keep pets secure and happy at sea; get rid of crawling, flying, and scampering pests; care for rigging and sails; get children involved in boating; handle mail, keep watch, stow trash, deal with laundry, and much more.
Shipping Weight : 590 g
Softcover : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780070007475
ISBN-13 : 978-0070007475
Dimensions : 18.29 x 2.11 x 23.11 cm
Publisher : International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Language: : English
As new condition
Out of print
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