The Insider's Guide to Boat Cleaning and Detailing: Professional Secrets to Make Your Sail-Or Powerboat Beautiful

Erscheinungsjahr 2009
ISBN: 978-0-07-159693-0
Verlag: INTL MARINE PUBL

Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 187 mm x 233 mm, Gewicht: 349 g

Restore that “showboat” look to tiredgelcoat, canvas, brightwork, upholstery,metalwork, and moreBoat cleaning isn’t as simple as taking a can of kitchencleanser and scrubbing away, and improper procedurescan cause damage to the boat or the environment. Thisis the only stem-to-stern guide to all aspects of boatcleaning and detailing. The book recommends bothgeneric and brand-name cleaning and maintenancematerials to help you make the right selections.Lots of before-and-after photos show you how to: - Keep your boat looking great and protect marketvalue - Achieve maximum results with minimum work andenvironmentally safe methods. - Use tables and checklists to keep work organized andefficient

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sears, Natalie

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Sport | Tourismus | Freizeit Sport Wassersport

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface/Introduction - But First, A Little About Fiberglass Gelcoat - Wash Your Cares Away - Wax On, Wax Off - It's All In The Details - Teak Decks - Brightwork Maintenance - Interior Cleaning - Fabrics and Upholstery - Mildew Prevention - Using Natural Cleaning Products - Critter Prevention - Cleaning While Cruising - Hiring A Detailer - A Year-Round PlanAppendices Keep It Up or Let It GoOrganizing For Small SpacesEnvironmental IssuesSelling Your BoatResources

Über Autor(innen)

Natalie Sears founded Deckhand Detailingjust after completing high school in 1990. After a several-yearhiatus to earn a business degree at the University ofWashington and work for Microsoft as a marketing manager,she re-established Deckhand Detailing in 2002 and achievedimmediate success once again, hiring staff and contracting herservices to boatyards and marinas as well as boat owners andprofessional yacht captains. She writes a popular monthly column on boat cleaning for Norwesting, a Pacific Northwest boating magazine.