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General Com-Pac and Sailing Related Discussions => Com-Pac Sailors Lounge => Topic started by: konstan on October 11, 2020, 04:24:36 PM

Title: Boat maintenance painting and repair books?
Post by: konstan on October 11, 2020, 04:24:36 PM
Hey everyone... new cp-16 owner here. Had her out on the water twice already, overnight once. Got a little wind and some fish too.

I need to do some polishing, cleaning and painting. I also want to wire up some lights. I already wired one up at the top of the mast, for anchor light but still need to figure out where to best route the wires.

So, my question. I want to find a book that explains boat fixing, painting, gel coats, all that. Maybe a couple of books... any recommendations?
Title: Re: Boat maintenance painting and repair books?
Post by: Chris D on October 11, 2020, 05:37:09 PM
I found Don Casey's " Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual " to be helpful in the repair and restoration of my CP 16. It has a lot of information about just about everything sailboat related,  even has some sewing projects.
Title: Re: Boat maintenance painting and repair books?
Post by: konstan on November 04, 2020, 09:18:21 PM
Finally ordered one, should be here next week ? thanks!!
Title: Re: Boat maintenance painting and repair books?
Post by: wes on November 05, 2020, 01:37:51 PM
Casey (my hero) has another book, " Sailboat Refinishing," that's excellent and focuses specifically on your needs.

Wes
Title: Re: Boat maintenance painting and repair books?
Post by: konstan on November 08, 2020, 07:28:48 PM
I?ll look for that one too, thanks for the tip!