Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Fiberglass Boat Repair Manual by Allan H. Vaitses (1988, Hardcover)
World of Books was Second Sale (4978987)
99% positive feedback
Price:
$11.06
Free shipping
Returns:
30 days returns. Seller pays for return shipping.
Condition:
Notes: Item in good condition.
- Buy It NowThe Fiberglass Boat Repair Manual - Hardcover By Allan H. Viatses - GOOD
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherMcGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
ISBN-100071569146
ISBN-139780071569149
eBay Product ID (ePID)29771
Product Key Features
Book TitleFiberglass Boat Repair Manual
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1988
TopicBoating
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation
AuthorAllan H. Vaitses
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight19.2 Oz
Item Length10.2 in
Item Width8.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition19
Reviews''The aroma of resin wafting out of this manual is refreshing. This book will save you money and grief before you can say woven roving.'', ''The definitive book on cosmetic repairs, as well as major structural repairs to hulls and decks, delamination, refinishing, blistering, etc.''
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal623.8/207
Table Of ContentPreface Acknowledgments 1 Materials and Construction What fiberglass is; Boatbuilding resins; Resin products: glues and putties; The glass fiber materials; Constructing the fiberglass boat; Gelcoat and paint finishes; Interior parts; Other fiberglass parts 2 Restoring the Surface Finish Gelcoat dullness and fading; Scratches, dings, and breakouts; Gelcoat cracks that won't stay puttied; Bubbles, blisters, and boat pox; Regelcoating versus repainting fiberglass 3 The Art of Fiberglassing Gelcoating; Hand lay-up; Laying up core materials; Repairing or applying reinforcements; Tabbing parts to hull and deck 4 Fractures, Small Holes, Delaminations Grinding and Cutting; Rebuilding; Patching cored construction; Delamination 5 Dealing with Core Problems Saturation--an introduction to the problem; Confined and accessible area of deck saturation; Total deck saturation; Core saturation in hulls; Crushable cores 6 Rebuilding Large Holes and Shattered Areas Is she worth repairing?; Salvaging the boat; Working out a repair schedule; Backing damage with sheet stock; Working the boat back into shape; Backing compound curves; Framing in a missing shape; Taking a mold off another boat of the same model; Making the piece 7 Undercured, Resin-Rich, and Cooked Laminates Go back to the manufacturer--if possible; How to repair undercore--if you must; Resin-rich and cooked laminates 8 Repairing Keels and Other Underwater Parts Damage to hollow fiberglass keels; Weeps around metal hardware; Fixing fin keels and separate skegs; Damage to interior reinforcing members; Lead-ballasted fin keels; Bolted-on iron fin keels; Centerboards and centerboard trunks; Repairing the centerboard case; Rudders and skegs 9 Troubles on Deck Leaks around fittings; Leaks around deck joints, rails, and railcaps; More about leaks; Hatches and portlights: leaks, fractures, and other troubles; Treating the overstressed boat Index
Synopsis"This book will save you money and grief before you can say woven roving."-- Sailing "A comprehensive and accurate work that should benefit almost any owner of a fiberglass boat."-- SAIL "This book will prove a valuable addition to the library of any boat builder or owner who is seriously interested in doing his own repairs, as well as intercepting minor problems before they become major projects."-- Boatbuilder Are there hairline cracks in your boat's deck or topsides gelcoat? Have her color and luster faded over the years? Does she have deck leaks? Has she been holed? Is her hull oilcanning in a sea? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, this book is for you. This is the definitive guide for fiberglass boat repair and beautification, covering not just cosmetic dings and scratches, but also major repairs of structural damage to hull and decks. It will show you how to: replace deteriorated gelcoat, or repair the flaws in an existing gelcoat and recoat it with polyurethane or marine alkyd enamel paint; strengthen a weak and overly flexible hull or deck; tab in loose hull liners and joinerwork; make templates from the good side of a hull to reshape large shattered or missing areas on the other side; repair or replace water-saturated deck cores; repair keels, rudders, and centerboards; rebed and refasten underwater and on-deck hardware; rebed, refasten, and strengthen hull-to-deck joints; fix broken hatches, and make new ones when necessary; treat the symptoms and causes of overstressed hulls. That beautiful craft swinging at anchor or nestled dockside, her topsides reflecting water and sky like a polished mirror, could be yours. Here's how.
All listings for this product
Ratings and Reviews
Most relevant reviews
- Nov 19, 2019
its worth the money
this is a good book to answer questions about different ways to repair fiberglassVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 20, 2017
Good book
This book will help you with any type of repair that you need.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 17, 2015
Great Book
Very useful information book will come in handy when doing my fiberglassing project.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 19, 2019
Just what I wanted.
9Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
