Since its first edition in 1964, owners and professionals have relied upon this classic reference to understand the many facets of fiberglass boat construction. Now completely updated, it is an invaluable, nontechnical resource for expert information on the principles of fiberglass construction, as well as sound practice. Author Hugo du Plessis focuses on the kind of boats that dominate the used market, examining fiberglass's durability, weaknesses, effects of use, and the latest research into causes of blistering--or osmosis. His advice will help owners extend the life of their fiberglass boats and prevent would-be owners from purchasing craft that are soon to fail.

Fiberglass Boats

Sports & Outdoors

Du Plessis, Hugo

Water Sports

International Marine

Fibreglass Boats

Adlard Coles Ltd.

A C Black Publishers Ltd

Since it was first published 40 years ago Hugo du Plessis' Fibreglass Boats has become a classic, relied upon by owners, surveyors and boat builders keen to understand how fiberglass behaves, and obtain practical advise on working with GRP. In a deliberately non-technical manner, he explains the peculiar nature of fiberglass, its durability, its weaknesses, where it is likely to fail, the effects of use and the weather, plus the latest research into causes of the biggest worry for owners - blistering and osmosis. This masterly work will continue to be an invaluable source of reference for anyone wanting practical advice on working with GRP, in order to make repairs and improvements correctly and thus extend the life of their boat.

Fibreglass Boats: Construction, gel coat, stressing, blistering, repair, maintenance

Engineering & Transportation

Transportation

Adlard Coles

This practical handbook assumes a hull and describes each operation in fitting out, maintenance or repair. The directions range from installation of a cockpit or engine to such details as oar locks for the dinghy. The directions are based on extensive experience. They are always practical with suggestions for materials, tools and procedures and there are nearly 200 drawings and tables. The author warns against pitfalls and gives precautions to be observed with each operation.

Fibreglass boats; fitting out, maintenance, and repair

J. de Graff

Fiberglass Boats, Fitting Out, Maintenance and Repair

Intl Marine Pub

First published forty years ago, this valuable reference work is written in a non-technical style with practical advice on working with fiberglass to make repairs and improvements correctly to extend the life of your boat. It explains the peculiar nature of fiberglass, its durability, its weaknesses, where its likely to fail, the effects of use and the weather, plus the latest research into causes of the biggest worry for owners - blistering and osmosis.

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