Sailing Boat Manual: Buying, using, improving, maintaining and repairing yachts and small sailing boats

In today's marketplace there is a wide choice of inexpensive, secondhand boats. Some knowledge of hull materials, types of boat and running costs is needed before buying a used boat. Plenty of boats can be renovated and refitted but some prior knowledge of the methods and materials is essential. Anyone with a reasonable ability at DIY can adapt and gain the skills necessary to improve a boat with this book.