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by Roger Marshall (Author)
Step-by-step color photo guidance forrepairing and renewing fiberglass boats
If you don't have the experience of working withfiberglass, any repairs to your boat must be done by high-costprofessionals or left undone. This entry-level guide usesfull-color, step-by-step photo sequences and line drawingsto present you with the basics in an easily digested form. You will learn how to:- Save money and time doing your own fiberglassrepairs
- Improve the value, appearance, and safety of yourboat
- Work with materials such as polyester, epoxy, fiberglass, carbon fiber, and core materials
- Fix annoying leaks; repair cracks; restore gelcoat;fabricate new components
Author Biography
Roger Marshall is an accomplished yacht designer, competitive sailor, and author of 12 yachting books. After designing for the renowned firm of Sparkman & Stephens, he established his own design company, where he has designed sailboats and powerboats from 15 to 65 feet. Project manager in 1987 for the Courageous America's Cup team, he has written some 600 articles for boating magazines worldwide and is chair of the publications committee for the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.
Number of Pages: 192
Dimensions: 0.32 x 10.96 x 8.28 IN
Publication Date: March 19, 2010
