Inspecting the Aging Sailboat (The International Marine Sailboat Library) [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Don Casey (Author) "The hull is the most important component of any boat..." (more)
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Review
"The perfect place to begin or to continue your education...As a reviewer of both new and used boats, I own many books filled with advice. I strongly suspect that Inspecting the Aging Sailboat is the one I will consult most." - Sailing Magazine"

Product Description

". . . the perfect place to begin, or continue, your education."
--Sailing

Whether you are shopping for a used fiberglass boat or prioritizing maintenance tasks on the one you already own, this book saves money--and perhaps even disaster. With clear step-by-step drawings and instructions, Don Casey explains how to recognize problems--both surface and hidden--and how to separate cosmetic flaws from serious faults.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 1 edition (July 27, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071445455
• ISBN-13: 978-0071445450
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #26,880 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Unstanding what you're looking at, May 24, 2000

By	Brad Shinn (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inspecting the Aging Sailboat (Hardcover)

I used this book in combination with another to really understand the boat systems and make an informed judgement. Are those cracks in the gelcoat serious? How do I know if the tiller attachment is a weak design? Casey helps you understand how to make a judgement about critical components from a novice/lay point of view. I found the book a very good resource.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book. Clear and Concise. Could Save You Hundereds, November 11, 2004

By	Mark Kanzler "Mostly Harmless" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Inspecting the Aging Sailboat (Hardcover)

I checked this out from the local library,
and ended up with several pages of notes in the
form of an outline of what to look for when
checking a poential candidate boat for purchase.

I highly recommend it.

Enough so that I will eventually buy it simply
to loan out to friends (I took such copious notes that
I no longer need the book myself).

If you are looking at older boats in a price range that
doesn't justify a professional survey, this DIY survey
could save hundereds of dollars spent on a survey of a
boat of limitted value.

If you already decided against a survey, it could save
you thousands by steering you away from an absolute
basket case.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to follow, June 1, 2006

By	Sailing Triathlete (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This book is very easy to read and understand. When I wanted a book about surveying fiberglass boats, I was intimidated by the thought of 100s of pages of technical text. Luckily I bought this book. It includes many illustrations which added greatly. As informative as it is, it is also very quick to read. I found it a great coach to help me do my own non-professional survey.

I also have Mustin's book about surveying. Also good but it is more laborious to get through. I read both books a good 3 times each before I survey about 4 different boats, and I really felt confident that I knew what I was doing.

I am a fan of Don Casey's books. They are informative and easy to understand for the DIY person with limited experience.