The Restoration Handbook for Yachts: The Essential Guide to Fibreglass Yacht Restoration & Repair

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Enric Rosello

The Restoration Handbook for Yachts

The Essential Guide to Fibreglass Yacht Restoration & Repair

Enric Rosello

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Spanish

Fernhurst Books Limited
01 April 2023

Shipbuilding industry; Maritime & nautical trades; Sailing

Restoring a fibreglass yacht is not something for the faint-hearted, even if you don't intend to do all the work yourself (you still need to understand the processes to be gone through). But the satisfaction of the job well done, not to mention the possible cost savings on buying a new yacht, are immense.

Nevertheless, it is not something that should be undertaken lightly and without careful consideration. That is where this book comes in, as Enric Roselló takes you through his restoration of a 30-year-old 40-foot yacht.

Broken down into 46 chapters, Enric details the stages of his restoration in chronological order. For each he starts with an overview of the task and the thinking behind the approach he took. Just these introductory pieces alone are ideal for someone contemplating a restoration (of all or part of a boat) to read before making the final decision as to whether to go ahead.

For those who decide to take on the challenge, each overview is followed by an in-depth step-by-step account of what they did, accompanied by numerous informative photo sequences (with over 800 colour photos in total).

The material in this book would be invaluable both to boat owners who are considering a complete overhaul and to those who have one or two smaller jobs to do. All possible subjects are covered, including dealing with osmosis, the interiors, deck, rigging, electrics and electronics, plumbing, engine, galley, heads and much more.

The author is very honest about the amount of work and commitment required and also offers advice about when to call in the professionals and when to consider doing the work yourself.

Anyone contemplating a complete or partial restoration is advised to read this book beforehand, so you know what is ahead, and to follow its guidance if you to decide to proceed.

AUTHOR: Enric Roselló is an experienced sailor and nautical journalist in Spain. He has a great deal of personal experience of boat restoration and repair, having carried out a complete refit of his own yacht, Samba.

822 colour photos

By: Enric Rosello
Imprint: Fernhurst Books Limited
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 286mm, Width: 208mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 916g
ISBN: 9781912177134
ISBN 10: 1912177137
Pages: 262
Publication Date: 01 April 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Foreword; Preface; 1. Jobs to be done; 2. On dry land; 3. Stripping out interiors; 4. Osmosis; 5. Electrical installation (1 of 3); 6. Repairing the deck (1 of 3); 7. Repairing the deck (2 of 3); 8. Electrical installation (2 of 3); 9. Replacing Perspex side-windows; 10. Anchor Locker (1 of 2); 11. Repairing the deck (3 of 3); 12. Mast (1 of 3); 13. Cleaning the winches; 14. Painting the interiors; 15. Engine (1 of 2); 16. Bow pulpit; 17. Refitting the head; 18. Bottom; 19. Painting topsides; 20. Painting the deck; 21. Deck hardware (1 of 4); 22. Interior carpentry (1 of 7); 23. Deck hardware (2 of 4); 24. Interior carpentry (2 of 7); 25. Interior carpentry (3 of 7); 26. Installing the electronics; 27. Renewing upholstery and foam fillings; 28. Installing the refrigerator; 29. Plumbing (1 of 2); 30. Plumbing (2 of 2); 31. Deck hardware (3 of 4); 32. Mast (2 of 3); 33. Mast (3 of 3); 34. Interior carpentry (4 of 7); 35. Engine (2 of 2); 36. Lining ceilings and walls; 37. Anchor locker (2 of 2); 38. Deck hardware (4 of 4); 39. Interior carpentry (5 of 7); 40. Electrical installation (3 of 3); 41. Sails; 42. Interior carpentry (6 of 7); 43. Interior carpentry (7 of 7); 44. Final tally; 45. Appendix I: Waste management; 46. Appendix II: Steering system.

Enric Roselló is an experienced sailor and nautical journalist in Spain. He has a great deal of personal experience of boat restoration and repair, having carried out a complete refit of his own yacht, Samba.

Reviews for The Restoration Handbook for Yachts: The Essential Guide to Fibreglass Yacht Restoration & Repair

This is a minutely detailed, intensively photographed book presenting the individual project in discrete sections that will offer guidance to anyone taking a long hard look at the future potential of their own vessel. (Yachting Monthly, Sep 2018) ...a great book to help identify what needs to be done and how to do it. (Multihull Review, June 2008) ...a very well researched book, easy to browse and easy to follow. One of the best guides published this year. (Multihull Review, January/February 2008)