Maintenance and repair of classic yachts

Everything for boat repair: How old yachts shine in new splendour - Classic yachts make the hearts of many boat owners beat faster. They are reminiscent of the golden era of boat building and embody a maritime cultural heritage that must be preserved. However, the care and repair of these time-honoured sailing boats presents owners with special challenges. The boat expert and yacht enthusiast Uwe Baykowski is known for his expertise in the care of classic wooden yachts. His repair manual contains everything you need to restore and maintain your old boat. Comprehensive care and repair manual for all work during the season and in winter storage, recognising damage, repairing it professionally and preserving classic boats for the long term, carrying out boat repairs yourself: Repair instructions from bow to stern, Practical gift for boat owners and friends of classic yachts. Restore wooden boats with boat care tips from professionals: Whether fungal decay in the planking, rusting fittings or missing plugs in the teak deck: When more than just the boat's varnish is off, good advice often becomes expensive. With the practical care and repair instructions in this book, you can carry out all the important work yourself without having to visit a boatyard for every little thing. The author describes in detail the professional care and maintenance of the individual boat parts. All the necessary work is explained step by step and supplemented with numerous pictures. Valuable tips for boat accessories and care products round off the extensive knowledge. An indispensable companion for all owners of classic yachts who want to take repair and boat care into their own hands! 1st edition 2023. hardback. 160 pages. 290 photos and illustrations. Format: 21.9 x 28.9 cm.