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

By Brian Gilbert

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.

Title: Fix It and Sail: Everything You Need to Know to Buy and Retore a Small Sailboat on a Shoestring
Author: Brian Gilbert
Publisher: International Marine Publishing
Published: January 10, 2006
Pages: 216
ISBN: 9780071458092
Binding: Paperback