The Small Sailboat Repair Blueprint : The Definitive DIY Guide to Overhauling Hulls, Servicing Rigging and Hardware, and Mastering Preventative Maintenance ... (The DO-IT-YOURSELF Blueprint)

STOP "GUESSING." START KNOWING. Are you tired of that "stomach-drop" feeling every time you hear a new "thump," spot a "mystery" stain, or find water in the bilge? I'm a master craftsperson and DIY author, and I've spent my life in boatyards. I've seen countless owners who are "guests" on their own vessels—held hostage by a fear of the unknown and the constant, crushing dread of a "surprise" $5,000 yard bill. This book is your declaration of independence. The Small Sailboat Repair Blueprint is not another A-to-Z dictionary of boat parts. It is a complete, "pro-level," step-by-step SYSTEM to turn you from a "reactive" owner into a "proactive" master of your vessel. This "Blueprint" is the methodology I've used for decades to guarantee the seaworthiness of any boat. It is a 3-part plan that ends "mystery" and builds 100% hands-on confidence. Inside, you will not just "learn," you will master: THE BLUEPRINT AUDIT: My "forensic" guide to finding every leak, soft-deck, or failing fitting before it becomes a catastrophe. THE "COST OF DELAY": How to spot the $20 "Cost of Delay" fix that will prevent a $10,000 "Cost of Repair" job next season. THE 10-MINUTE "AFTER-SAIL" WALKTHROUGH: The "pro" habit that prevents 90% of all failures. THE "BULLETPROOF" RE-BED: The only 10-step process for re-bedding hardware (the "Epoxy Pot" method) that guarantees it will never leak again. THE "CLOG-PROOF" HEAD: The #1 rule you must follow (and the service-tech secret) to ensure your marine head never clogs. THE "5-POINT" OUTBOARD SERVICE: The 1-hour service that guarantees a first-pull start, every time. THE 12V "FLUSH": How to find the "electrical clog" (voltage drop) that is killing your electronics... using only a $10 multimeter. THE "RIGHT LUBE, RIGHT PLACE" CHARTS: Why you are destroying your winches with grease (and what the pros use instead). THE "DEEP SLEEP" WINTERIZATION: The comprehensive checklist that guarantees you will not face a "cracked-block" or "mildew" nightmare in the spring. ...and dozens of other pro-level techniques, from lapping a seacock to splicing a halyard. This is not "just a book." It is an investment. The very first time you use "The Blueprint" to service your own engine ($300 saved), fix your own "spongy" deck ($4,000 saved), or replace your own leaking thru-hull ($1,500 saved), this book will have paid for itself a hundred times over. This is your path from owner to master. Your confidence is waiting. Scroll up, click the "Buy Now" button, and start building your "Blueprint" today. View Less