Boat Maintenance: The Complete Guide to Keeping Your Boat Shipshape (Fox Chapel Publishing) Includes Hull Care, Painting, Engine Upkeep, Below Decks, Fittings, and Winterizing

Learn how to care for your boat from stem to stern! Hull Care Painting Engine Upkeep Below Decks Fittings Winterizing Every boat, be it sail or power, wood or fiberglass, stored in the water or on dry land, needs regular maintenance to keep it seaworthy.

Proper maintenance can help save money by catching trouble before it starts.

Boat Maintenance from the Essential Guide to Boating series, will help you—whether you are new to boating or an experienced boat owner—keep your boat in tip-top shape! From repairing scratched and worn hulls and decks, to fixing engines and tightening fittings, every inch of the boat is covered, including the below-deck quarters.

This comprehensive guide also features historical details and examples of real-life events related to boat maintenance that illustrate its importance.