Don Casey's Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual: Including Inspecting the Aging Sailboat, Sailboat Hull and Deck Repair, Sailboat Refinishing, Sailbo

If I can only have one do it yourself book for my boat this would be the book, it covers many different repairs and upgrades, in a easy and simple manner.

Embarrassed - but I'm not that handy. Boat instructions and manuals seem to be the most difficult compared to other things in my life. So - I was praying that this book would be better. Have tried likely 10 others - over the years - and always disappointed. This book was great. It not only showed you what and how to do something - but the graphics were very helpful - and the book explains WHY which is usually missing. Highly recommend.

Fantastic. It had everything I needed to get my fixer-upper boat out on the water. After three years of steady improvements (both in my sailing and the boat itself), I have yet to find a repair project that this 5-in-1 books doesn't have the answer to.Initially, I was disappointed that the illustrations were simple two-color line drawings. But I've come to appreciate the simplicity as more helpful than other, more complicated art. The writing is concise, simple, and the nautical terms are explained. For example, on the deck/hull joint , he explains the different methods used, which are best, where the probably weak points might be, and the tools and step-by-step process to repair them.For fixing up a fiberglass sailboat, you won't do better than this book

As a CYA & ASA instructor, boat owner, and professional teacher, finally I have found 'A' book on sailing,surveying, and/or maintenance and repair that outreaches my expectations. Casey can truly teach and soooo knows his stuff. The details on every aspect are precise and clear. A picture is worth a 1,000 words; Casey speaks volumes in his illustrations- several on every page. Through his illusrations, you could almost visualizes his words and ideas without knowing English or any technical jargon. Also, he nails down most every idea with a simple test or application. A novice would almost feel he is gaining practical expereience just by reading him while an experienced person would have many fuzzie ideas clearified,varified and extended.I am searching for another boat to purchase for an extended Carribbean trip and this book will certainly be my bible. In fact I strongly recommend THIS BOAT BIBLE above any other book on the market. He covers it all with professional teaching technique and in depth knowledge.

I just got this book in from Amazon. I need to work on my own 30 year old L. F. Herreshoff designed H-28 sailboat. I ordered two Don Casey books. These books by Don Casey cover 99% of the things which I need to work on, complete with drawings and diagrams. This book gives you an extensive list of information topics for repairing your boat properly. This book is a reference book and doesn't spend a lot of time on any one subject. This book is well worth ordering if you plan on doing any repairs to your sailboat.Update (2 weeks later):I've had a chance to look closer at this book and I just reduced my opinion of this book from 5 Stars to 4 Stars. The reason was his explanation on Basic Electronics. I came away scratching my head and wondering what the heck he was saying. This is information from a Physic's Course for people who understand it better. What he considered were his layman's explanations were still over my head.However, I found his How-To information very useful. Even his How-To on electronics was very useful. But if you need to know exact numbers on how much electricity that you are pulling and how much you need (And you have been out of school as long as I have been), I would suggest ordering an additional book on boat electronics. (I suggest "Boatowner's Illustrated Electrical Handbook" by Charlie Wing.)Beyond his attempt (failed attempt in my case) at educating the general public on Basic Electronics, this is a good book to have on board your boat for a quick reference to repairs.

It sounds like a promotion instead of review.I am new to sailing and knew nothing about sailing and bought many sailing books and read/scan a lot of them. I feel the Diesel engine section is detailed enough to get my hand dirty and simple enough to understand.The book structure is hard to follow as it is books within book then there is chapter within each book/chapter. Author did mention it but still. Anyway good book for a novice to start.

Oh I love this book, so many different project ideas it gives me and ways I can check on stuff, currently having a problem with the tach and this at least shows me how one works which I never quite paid attention to so hopefully I'll be able to fix it. I really do want to just read this whole book anyway as it is always good to know as much as you can so you can fix something when it goes out. This book though stays on the boat at all times just for that purpose of an emergency issue. Although there is some stuff such as tach I wish they'd go into more detail about.

Although a sailing novice, I recognize this as an excellent reference. Actually 4 books in 1 with excellent information to help you evaluate a used boat and maintain it. We used it to successfully evaluate the boat we bought. The writing style is clear, but casual -- not dry like some. Great illustrations. A special section on diesel engines is included written by an expert in the field. I was really thrilled with the section on items that you can make for your boat, from pockets, to sail bags, covers, and even biminis. It has become my favorite book and will be invaluable in refinishing my boat's teak and getting the inside neatly organized. Can't wait to get started!

O livro é realmente muito bom e vale a pena, mas esperava um maior aprofundamento em alguns pontos, como por exemplo nos reparos e manutenções de casco e quilha.

Uno de los mejores libros sobre el tema del mantenimiento y reparaciones en barcos, ya sean de vela o motor.Lástima que no haya una versión en español.

This is a must have book for anyone with an older sailboat, or anyone considering the purchase of an older boat. Lots of practical information and will certainly be an asset to have, not only during the buying process but also while you update and maintain the boat. The book has no photographs but has hundreds of illustrations and diagrams. I’ll be buying Don Casey’s other books.

This book is brilliant! Very easy to read, with good illustrations, highly recommend! From absolutely beginner to highly advanced sailor. I recommend this book also for someone, who don't have a boat, but planning to buy, as a starting point, so you know exactly what to looking for.

I've been enjoying the manual a lot. I have been doing tons of work on my boat mostly but not solely redoing the hull and was already using some of Casey's articles generously publlished on the internet, but it's great to a have a complete coverage of the various subjects in a single beautifully illustrated book where I can can look up issues or just browse for fun. Well-illustrated, well-written, commonsensical and providing extensive coverage. I really really like it.