The yacht workshop

This book is a collection of the most popular yacht workshop instructions from YACHT's Skippers magazine. The two YACHT technology editors Hauke Schmidt and Lars Bolle explain how to carry out repairs and maintenance work on the boat: Maintenance: e.g. re-installing windows, recognizing and removing microorganisms in the diesel tank, cleaning and polishing stainless steel fittings, making up thimbles, making new upholstery, making custom-fit boat supports for the hull, installing self-steering systems for the tiller, refurbishing and maintaining wooden decks, building seat boards yourself Maintenance work: e.g. Replacing rudder bearings, derusting iron keels, maintenance and care of throttle lever and single-lever control, renewing sound insulation in the engine compartment, winterizing outboard engines properly, renewing spreaders, resurfacing cockpit floors Repairs: e.g. cosmetic repairs to interior woodwork, inserting wooden plugs, repairing sandwiches, removing hairline cracks, making carbon patches yourself The best tips and tricks from the yacht workshop finally at a glance!