Sailboat Hull and Deck Repair (IM Sailboat Library) (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "Leaks are insidious..." (more)
Key Phrases: gelcoat paste, epoxy thickened, gelcoat resin, Laminate Repair, Sailboat Refinishing (more...)

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"The reader can almost feel the hand-holding this book provides-if [Casey's other books] are only half as clear as this one, I would want to own them all." -- Dockside

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``The reader can almost feel the hand-holding this book provides--if [Casey's other books] are only half as clear as this one, I would want to own them all.'' (Dockside )

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 1 edition (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070133697
• ISBN-13: 978-0070133693
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #65,933 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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59 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of details in a small package, August 21, 2000

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This is an excellent book for someone who knows nothing about fiberglass boat repair. It starts off with a brief discussion of the three major sealant types (polysulfide, polyurethane and silicone) and when to use each. Other sections cover the different types of resin, epoxy choices, etc. etc. Excellent information when trying to decide which of the gazillion products to purchase in the boating catalogs. Major sections include Leaks (finding and fixing, installing deck hardware), Restoring the Gloss (polishing and scratch repair), Deck Repairs (stress cracks, voids, nonskid surfaces, and teak decks), Laminate Repair (fiberglass layup, types of resins, epoxy), Core Problems (wet core, stiffening), Hull Repairs (gouges, blisters, impact damage), Keel and Rudder Damage (centerboard pivots, weeping keels, etc.) This little book is not afraid to tackle big projects--the Core Problems section for example shows the repair of a huge 2-foot diameter section of rotted core. The book makes it sound easy, but I'd rather not think about that much work. The section on gelcoat--what it is, how it is manufactured, and how to keep it looking good as long as possible--is by itself worth the price of the book.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd best book on Fiberglass repairs, and not just for sailboats, March 7, 2006

By	R. Young "Mensch-in-training" (East Bay, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

While I actually like "Fiberglass Repair: Polyester or Epoxy" by David and Zora Aiken a touch better than this book, they are both strong. They both have lots of clear ILLUSTRATIONS, which to my mind are preferable to photos at depicting this sort of information.

Blister repair (not addressed at all in older books on fiberglass repeair), wet deck cores, gelcoat cosmetics are all covered, as well as a good discussion of when to use Epoxy resins versus the cheaper Polyesters. I recommend this book for owners of ALL fiberglass boats, as the construction and repairs are quite universal.

The relatively large format of this book helps the clarity of the drawings, and makes it possible to imagine using it like a cookbook, propped open on the workbench as you step through the steps.

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars what a relief, June 10, 1998

By	"jeffonthebodkin" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

With surprising (for a how-to book) and welcomed literateness, Don Casey instructs the cowering novice (me) in the black arts of fiberglass repair. Though I haven't yet proved his lessons in practice, I already feel more confident and competent. And isn't that what how-to books are all about?