Metal Corrosion in Boats: The Prevention of Metal Corrosion in Hulls, Engines, Rigging and Fittings
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| Rating | : | 4.78 (748 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0877422346 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 501 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Great book on the subject. Book in perfect condition and full of important data for boat owners that are involved in maintaining their vessel.
Knowledge of metal corrosion and its prevention are vital for the safety and integrity of a boat. In this edition more attention is paid to electrolytic corrosion as nowadays many more people plug into a shore supply.Modern super sealants, copper sheathing and chromium plating are examined, as are engines, outdrives and even mooring chains, since these are just as vital to a boat's security as the rudder stock. Finally, there are tables showing the corrosion rates of different metals in fresh and salt water.. The third edition of this unique book is for boat owner and boat builder alike, giving advice on how to prevent or at least reduce the corrosive effects of seawater
. He lives in the U.K. Nigel Warren is a professional naval architect. He has designed a variety of boats and is a regular contributor to the yachting press
His third edition of Metal Corrosion in Boats covers all aspects of this often perplexing subject on how to prevent or at last reduce the harmful effects of water hulls, engines, rigging and fittings. In the never-ending war against rust and corrosion, knowledge of the enemy is the sailor s best defense, and Nigel Warren is the Sun Tzu of corrosion. Modern super sealants, copper sheathing and chromium plating are also examined. A useful reference tool for boat owners and builders alike, Warren s book contains helpful color illustrations, and clear informative diagrams and tables. --Sailing magazineWriting for owners and builders of boats rather than scientists, naval architect Warren offers a broad account of the corrosion behavior of the common boatbuilding materials and the conditions in which t