Fix It and Sail: Everything You Need to Know to Buy and Retore a Small Sailboat on a Shoestring [Paperback]

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Paperback: 216 pages
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 1 edition (Dec 20 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0071458093
ISBN-13: 978-0071458092
Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 18.5 x 1.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 409 g
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Amazon.ca Sales Rank:: #34,433 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
#35 in Books > Outdoors & Nature > Outdoor Recreation > Sailing
#34 in Books > Sports > Water Sports > Boating
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Find a small cruising sailboat and restore it to pristine condition on a budget that won't sink your budget

Small, trailererable cruising sailboats are more popular than ever as mooring spaces dwindle and marina dockage and winter storage costs soar. Fix It and Sail helps you discover boatloads of fun far less than a single ski weekend or golf club membership. Veteran sailor and journalist Brian Gilbert shows you how to select and inspect a boat, then restore it from keel to rigging.

Gilbert's clear, step-by-step instructions guide you through every phase of the restoration process from repairing keels, hulls, ports, and cabins to painting, wiring, and sealing. You'll learn how to evaluate, repair and replace hardware, upholstery, canvaswork, and more. Profusely illustrated appendices give you a vivid picture of the costs, tasks, and labor involved in an actual restoration project.

About the Author

Brian Gilbert is a lifelong sailor who lived aboard a Catalina 27 for four years. As a young father with a modest budget, he bought a Venture 22 for $500. The photos of his restoration of that boat are truly inspirational. His sailing articles have appeared in Good Old Boat, Small Craft Advisor, and DIY Marine magazines.

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