{"product_id":"powerboat-care-and-repair-how-to-keep-your-outboard-sterndrive-or-gas-inboard-boat-alive-and-well-paperback","title":"Powerboat Care and Repair: How to Keep Your Outboard, Sterndrive, or Gas-Inboard Boat Alive and Well - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAllen Berrien\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the \"Boat Doctor\" in \u003ci\u003eBoating \u003c\/i\u003emagazine, Allen Berrien helped two generations of readers keep their boats alive and well. Now his practical know-how and wisdom is collected in\u003ci\u003ePowerboat Care and Repair\u003c\/i\u003e, the only book that focuses on do-it-yourself maintenance and repair of small powerboats.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBerrien provides tips on how to avoid and solve a host of common problems, such as electrolysis, pitted gelcoat, and battery failures. He also offers step-by-step guidance on spring commissioning and winterizing; inboard, outboard, and stern driveengine troubleshooting; exterior maintenance; emergency preparedness; and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo-it-yourself troubleshooting and maintenance prescriptions from the Boat Doctor himself\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe boat-maintenance bible for small powerboats, \u003ci\u003ePowerboat Care and Repair\u003c\/i\u003e covers all you need to know to keep your boat running and looking like a million bucks. You'll find step-by-step guidance on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003etroubleshooting electrical wire and gear \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eelectrolysis and how to protect your boat's underwater hardware \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe nuts and bolts of boat plumbing, from pumps and seacocks to your boat's head and holding tank system \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etroubleshooting your engine, whether inboard, sterndrive, or outboard \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea complete winterizing program, including comprehensive checklists for safeguarding your engine and all other freeze-vulnerable equipment \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003espringtime commissioning guidelines, including tune-ups, lubrication, and preventive maintenance \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eassembling a maintenance and repair tool kit (including spare parts) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you'd like to save time and money, get to know your boat inside and out, and acquire the tools, techniques, and troubleshooting skills it takes to be a competent, comfortable boater, this book is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAllen Berrien\u003c\/b\u003e was \u003ci\u003eBoating\u003c\/i\u003e magazine's \"Boat Doctor\" columnist for many years. He has over three decades of boat repair and maintenance expertise and is a full-time boat repair expert in a family-owned boatyard on the Connecticut shore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 161\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 9.24 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 09, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45190794772582,"sku":"9780071419468","price":34.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/eWlPWjI3UkMvTkhjR1ZPcERSdDN6UT09.webp?v=1773453030","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/powerboat-care-and-repair-how-to-keep-your-outboard-sterndrive-or-gas-inboard-boat-alive-and-well-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}