Inflatable Boats: Selection, Care, Repair, and Seamanship [Paperback]

Jim Trefethen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1996

Just about everyone who owns a cruising boat needs a dinghy, and inflatables have become the most popular choice. Modern inflatables carry large loads safely, and with a modest outboard they travel fast and keep their occupants safe and dry. Unfortunately, inflatables have a limited life span and can be difficult to repair. Until now, those wishing to repair their own boats were reduced to squinting at the labels wrapped around glue cans. This books tells you how to do it right. The author details simple maintenance procedures that can double an inflatable's life and includes step-by-step instructions for carrying out professional-level repairs and modifications. And isn't just for inflatable dinghy owners. All types of inflatables are covered, including sportboats, which have become increasingly popular for watersports--scuba diving, waterskiing, fishing--because they're safer, more comfortable, and more easily stowed than traditional hard-skin small boats. To realize the advantages of inflatable boats and to protect your investment, you must choose the correct book, equip it properly, and then learn how to use it and maintain it. "Inflatable Boats is the only book dedicated to showing you how.

Product Details

• Paperback: 114 pages
• Publisher: International Marine Publishing (March 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 007065252X
• ISBN-13: 978-0070652521
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #560,012 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #12 in Books > Professional & Technical > Transportation > Ships > Boat Building

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You will laugh and learn!, March 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Inflatable Boats: Selection, Care, Repair, and Seamanship (Paperback)

The book is filled with good humor, and contains a lot of useful information. Intended for the average person, the book will answer basic questions regarding inflatables that you may have. It will ease your decision on buying the boat, outboard and some of the extras available. I'd say that if you have no previous experience with inflatables, this book will be a great reading experience. At the end of the book, it even lists a lot of the manufacturers of inflatables and their addresses. I'd say this book is worth every single penny.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A useful reference in a very readable format., April 13, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Inflatable Boats: Selection, Care, Repair, and Seamanship (Paperback)

This book contains a wealth of information on all aspects of inflatables. The emphasis is on inflatable boats but inflatable kayaks are also mentioned. The author includes many infomative and often humorous anecdotes throughout. Specific information is included topics such as patching, engine selection, and accessory selection. The book contains no color pictures, but does have many useful charts and diagrams

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars dinghy fun, August 1, 2000

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j vanteeffelen (merritt island, florida USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inflatable Boats: Selection, Care, Repair, and Seamanship (Paperback)

This book is written in a way that is very funny and very informative in the area of inflatable boats. It answers almost all questions that may enter ones mind about inflatable boat ownership and such things as handling, maintaining and repairing one. Even without owning an inflatable, it is still funny and good reading. Danger; Not owning an inflatable boat of any kind and reading this book makes you want to go and buy one.