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 Plan Appendices 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.