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This Old Boat, Second Edition: Completely Revised and Expanded Hardcover – April 15, 2009

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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 568 pages
  • Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 2 edition (April 15, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0071477942
  • ISBN-13: 978-0071477949
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 1.5 x 11 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsAn essential boat maintenance manual
By Anthony Green on August 26, 2009
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The second edition of This Old Boat is a more professional production than the first edition. Not that the first edition was bad, on the contrary, it was a good resource, but it had a somewhat hand-made feel about it. The diagrams were freehand sketches and a lot of the information lacked depth. Although it was always a good place to start, it was usually necessary to turn to other reference works (such as Calder's "Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual" or Spurr's "Guide to Upgrading Your Cruising Sailboat") for precise information about how to carry out a certain repair or improvement. However, what it lacked in depth of information it more than made up for with its clear explanations of the "big picture" and Casey's ability to impart a sense of motivation.

This new edition improves on the first by being a good deal larger than the first edition, having information that is more in-depth, and illustrations that are much improved. It is now closer in "feel" to Calder's Boatowner's Manual. It also covers a lot of the information contained in Casey's several short sailboat maintenance handbooks, and to an extent it updates and replaces them. I wouldn't go as far as to say that this is the only book by Casey that you now need to own in order to have all of the information he has previously published, but it is close.
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3.0 out of 5 starsIssues with the printing.
By K. Lorenz on July 10, 2011
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The information in this book is great. Lots of excellent detail and any boat owner will find reams of important useful information in it. Five stars for the author. BUT - the printing is hard to read in this edition. Not only very small, but printed in a gray ink on semi translucent paper. What were they thinking? I find it very difficult to read comfortably. Perhaps those with younger eyes will not mind.
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5.0 out of 5 starsComprehensive boat owners repair manual
By Paying Customer on July 9, 2009
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Wish I had this updated edition before starting my refit--this would have replaced many other individual texts and lots of trial and error work. Simple building-block projects in each section demystify boat construction and accurately impress the simplicity of seemingly complex improvements.

You, yes even you, can actually do many of the things listed in this book if you have the requisite patience. Would definately buy again, great reference even if you elect not to do repairs and improvements yourself so you can understand what your yard is charging for...
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe bible just got better.
By Jaymz Dilworth on May 3, 2009
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I'm in the process of fixing up a Santana 22, and the first edition of this book got me started on projects from tackling the rigging to electonics to repainting the hull. This revised edition is hugely improved with more and better illustrations, much more content, and way more up to date.

If you've got an old boat, this is the first book I'd buy for maintenance advice.
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5.0 out of 5 starsBuyer beware -- this is the rest of your life
By P. Wik-Grimm on September 9, 2012
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I bought this book thinking it would help me bring my 1965 Alberg 35 up to snuff. But now, I am hooked. I want to take on every project in the book, from page one to the end. The book makes it all seem very do-able, and it really speaks to me as someone who wants to understand the HOW and the WHY of things. My family will never see me on weekends again...
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3.0 out of 5 starsAuthor rambles too much.
By David H. on July 12, 2015
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I dislike the style of the writing. Author likes to ramble on. I think he thinks he is sugar coating a dull subject so he gives these long anecdotes. I would prefer a "Just the facts" approach. Tell me what to do, how to do it, and include helpful diagrams showing it.
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4.0 out of 5 starsBroad and thin, but good point of departure
By bob ashley on October 29, 2010
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This Old Boat is encyclopedic. And like when you try to cover everything on all compass points, all at once, your coverage tends to get thin. It's a trade-off, of course, because when you start adding depth to any treatment of any subject, well, you run out of time and room to cover everything else.

Nevertheless, This Old Boat does a good job with generic descriptions, photos and illustrations for many projects, stem to stern. Readers can always supplement their particular research with the Web, forums, or more in-depth, topic specific books.

I've got to hand it to the author for his enthusiastic, if sometimes audacious, confidence in his readers--Yes, You Can Do It! This tenor is certainly not over-the-top or patronizing but well-tempered and mature. Don Casey is a good writer.

This is my first Don Casey book. It hasn't given me cause to shy away from buying others.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThis old boat
By Dr. Rock on April 17, 2013
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I have been looking for good reference books on yacht restoration for sometime
This book has it all, it doesn't have the fancy colour pictures but that is overcome by very good practical hands on advice that will benefit all under talking boat renovation projects
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3.0 out of 5 starsIt is a great book. An incredible resource to be sure

It is a great book. An incredible resource to be sure. Five Stars!! However this printing is TERRIBLE. McGraw Hill should be ashamed of this. Read more

Published 12 days ago by Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 starsPrint Size in Not a Negative Issue

I was concerned about the comment on the print size posted elsewhere in the reviews. The publishers must have changed the printing because the type is black (dark grey) and the... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Amazon Customer
1.0 out of 5 starsthis book sucks.

Thanks for the three pictures to make sure you chose the correct size flathead screwdriver but info on replacing keel bolts?Nope.info on faring keel to hull? No.this book sucks.

Published 1 month ago by Matthew B.
5.0 out of 5 starsA must for any boat owner

This book is an essential to anyone who owns a boat, simple as that, bought a 1968 Contessa 26 (sail boat) in Oct 14 and I'm in the process of restoring, painting etc etc ! Read more

Published 2 months ago by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Can not do without it.

Published 3 months ago by ERWIN
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Just what I needed!

Published 4 months ago by Trip Jacks
4.0 out of 5 starsprobably best for just a reference manual as you work on ...

a very dry read.. very technical. probably best for just a reference manual as you work on a particular project.

Published 5 months ago by Suq MaDiq
5.0 out of 5 starsAn invaluable resource!

Don Casey, as usual, does it again! The only fault I have with this book is my own, and that is that I never trust that it will contain information on some specific, silly little... Read more

Published 5 months ago by Jon
5.0 out of 5 starsFor old boat owners

The definitive book for owners of an old boat, great opinionated read with lots of tips how to fix things yourself

Published 6 months ago by Jurgen Craig-Muller
1.0 out of 5 starswrong

No, while expecting info o all old boats this is strictly sail boats.. That should have been made clear.

Published 7 months ago by Bruce Stanley

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