The introduction of glass reinforced plastic (GRP) construction in the 1950s made it possible to build relatively inexpensive pleasure craft that required less maintenance and could withstand more abuse than similar craft made of timber, steel or aluminium. However, the boats were not maintenance-free and soon developed problems with blistering and osmosis, commonly known as boat pox. provides clear instructions and illustrations for the detection, prevention and cure of problems. This edition of the book has been revised to include recent findings and give advice to enable owners of these craft to detect potential trouble spots and repair surface damage. Additional photographs have been included to help identify main problem areas.

Osmosis and the Care and Repair of Glassfibre Yachts

Engineering & Transportation

Staton-Bevan, Tony

Transportation

Adlard Coles Nautical Press

Osmosis and Glassfibre Yacht Construction

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Adlard Coles Nautical

<p>Damage to glass-reinforced plastic construction is often not detected at an early stage; this can lead to expensive repairs or loss of value. Osmosis (gel coat blistering) is one of the main problems Tony Staton-Bevan addressed. His common sense advice on the prevention and cure of problems with hulls, decks and fittings, cracks and blistering, stress crazing, fading gel coats, and collision damage will help owners find potential trouble spots and repair the damage.</p>

Osmosis & Glassfiber Yacht Construction

Automotive

Sheridan House

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