Like other motoring enthusiasts, boat owners yearn to spend the bulk of their time playing with their toys, not maintaining them. Unfortunately, due to a higher degree of exposure to damaging elements and more prolonged periods of non-use, boats typically require more frequent and fastidious care than other motorized vehicles. Any number of maintenance projects ranging in time from a few minutes to a few hours can make the difference between an exhilarating afternoon of breaking the waves and an expelitive-laced day of breaking out the oars. Ultimate Boat Maintenance Projects features three dozen projects every boat owner should know in order to keep their craft running reliably and at peak performance. Ranging from the rote to more advanced, all projects covered�from minor interior and exterior repairs, to engine upkeep, trailer maintenance, and proper winterizing and storage�are illustrated with helpful color photography and estimates of the time, skill level, and cost required for successful completion. In addition, each project is accompanied by a list of necessary tools and supplies, and concise explanations of the performance or safety gains the owner can expect in exchange for their time. Author Scott "Sky" Smith also provides an extensive supplies checklist, as well as addresses and Web listings for helpful resources. Whether your boat is 16 or 60 feet, inboard or outboard, open-hulled or cabin-equipped, Ultimate Boat Maintenance Projects is the perfect one-stop guide to keeping boats and trailers safe, reliable, and running from season to season. Table of Contents: Acknowledgements / Introduction / Tools and Safety Tips. CHAPTER 1 EXTERIOR PROJECTS Minor Surface Scratches / Filling Preparation / Filling / Finishing / Polishing / Waxing / Wood Repair and Sealing / Cleaning Fittings / Nonskid Surface Care. CHAPTER 2 INTERIOR PROJECTS Upholstery Care / Carpet Care / Windshield Care. CHAPTER 3 ENGINE PROJECTS Engine Inspection / Wiring and Ignition Inspection / Spark Plugs / Engine Service / Oil Change / Battery Service / Fuel Systems / Engine Compartment Cleaning / Cooling System Flush. CHAPTER 4 STERN-DRIVE AND OUTBOARD PROJECTS Basic Stern-Drive and Outboard Service / Sacrificial Anodes / Lower-Unit Oil Change / Minor Propeller Repairs. CHAPTER 5 WINTERIZING AND STORING Fuel System Winterizing and Storing / Cooling System Winterizing and Storing / Cabin Winterizing and Storing / Boat Storage / Trailer Care / Wheel and Tire Removal / Hub and Bearing Cleaning / Wheel-Bearing Cleaning and Repacking / Bearing and Hub Assembly / Wiring and Lights / Trailer Winterizing / Tool and Supply Checklist / Resources. ISBN: 0-7603-1696-1 / Publisher: Motorbooks / Binding: Softcover / Pages: 128 / Copyright: 2004 / Dimensions: 8+ x 10+ / Category: Boating: Boat Maintenance / Subject: Boat Maintenance Projects / Contents: Step-by-step guide with full-color photographs.

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