[.ca] Boat Improvements for the Practical Sailor (ISBN 1574090682)

A good book for live-aboard sailors:
This book would probably get more stars from someone who has a boat in the 25' and up class, as most of the projects are for larger sailboats. I'm a trailer sailor (Potter 19) so most of the improvements described in the book don't work for me. It's a well-done book, though, with good descriptions and excellent illustrations, and a brief but useful introduction on the tools and materials required for boat repair. Among the projects discussed are: upgrading the galley .. converting to refrigeration .. running control lines to the cockpit .. converting a traveler to line control .. constructing sun shades .. maintaining and repairing bilge pump .. insulating the engine compartment .. increasing battery power .. installing a second shorepower inlet .. creating a dockside water connection .. adding a television/telephone input .. installing a TV .. cockpit speakers and stereos .. relocating a VHF .. installing polyethylene shelves in the head and galley .. storage space beneath the settee .. installing a V-berth cedar closet .. leather steering wheel cover .. leather chafe gear .. waxing and polishing decks and hulls .. refinishing wood with Cetol

A Wonderful Sailboat Improvement Book:
I bought one of these Sail Improvement Project Books. I wanted to tell you how GOOD this book is. I'm an engineer and a sailor and I love to work on boats and read about them. This is one of those RARE books that comes along now and again that really adds value. I'm serious, this is well written. I've cruised smaller sailboats (28-28 footers) for a decade now and every single project this author writes about is dedicated to the craft of upgrading a sailboat to make it more convenient, safe and livable. It is written in a no-nonsense style, all diagrams make sense and all chapters are purposeful. I'm really happy I got this book. Just wanted to tell you all how happy I am with this book. If you want to upgrade your boat to make it really convenient for the Captain, this is your book!