Modern Boatworks - Softcover

Yetman, David S

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1892216345 ISBN 13: 9781892216342

Publisher: Bristol Fashion Publications, 2001

Synopsis

A treasure chest of information, ideas, projects, and maintenance hints for the hands-on boat owner, Modern BoatWorks is novel in that it covers a wide variety of topics, including mechanical, electrical, communications, and maintenance information. It is not just another do-it-yourself text, although it includes some DIY projects. Its purpose is to stimulate, inform, and assist boat owners who have an interest in technology and the hands-on aspects of operating, maintaining, and improving their boats. Many of the chapters of this book started out as magazine articles which were intended to explain some of the newer technologies and their benefits. Others are directed toward helping the reader to use the technologies, or, in some cases, be prepared when they let you down.Modern BoatWorks offers details on improvement projects including the correct tools to use and hints to make the job easier and safer. There are also several chapters on the fine art of maintenance and some suggestions for innovative tools and methods to help take the mess and drudgery out of the tasks. Even though not all readers will own a diesel engine, install a hatch, rework an electrical system, or need to customize an instrument panel, they will still find valuable information in every chapter. Modern BoatWorks is a potpourri of practical knowledge that will lead to a better understanding of boats in general - knowledge that can be applied in a wide range of situations, help solve a multitude of problems, and enhance the boating experience. The chapters are grouped by a tenuous commonality, but the book is meant to be browsed at the whim of the reader. Enjoy! And remember, the best things in life are afloat. Illustrated.

About this title

About the Author

DaveYetman is a lifelong New Englander who's spent most of his adult life within sight of the water and comes by his nautical interests quite naturally. His seafaring ancestors include Labrador fishermen and lighthouse keepers and a Cape Cod grandfather who was an inventor and shipbuilder and noted for his models of historic New England lighthouses. His own career has been in mechanical design and engineering, first as an entrepreneur and later as an engineering manager for an international technology company. He's been awarded patents for a wide range of devices, from motorcycle frames to biomedical laboratory instruments and enjoys applying his talents to his boats, which usually end up in a highly customized state. His work has been widely published in the boating press and was recognized with an awards in the 1997 and 1999 Boating Writers International writing competition. His articles, photography and technical illustrations have been published in Boating World, Lakeland Boating, Motorboating & Sailing, Offshore, Power & Motoryacht, Sail, Soundings, Trailer Boats and Yachting magazines. His first book, "The Boaters' Book of Nautical Terms" was published in 1998. Dave and his wife, Pat enjoy cruising the New England coast on CURMUDGEON, their Albin Tournament Express convertible.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bristol Fashion Publications
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1892216345
• ISBN 13: 9781892216342
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 264