Fix It and Sail: Everything You Need to Know to Buy and Restore a Small Sailboat on a Shoestring

by Brian Gilbert

Find a small cruising sailboat and restore it to pristine condition on a budget that won't sink your budget

Small, trailererable cruising sailboats are more popular than ever as mooring spaces dwindle and marina dockage and winter storage costs soar. Fix It and Sail helps you discover boatloads of fun far less than a single ski weekend or golf club membership. Veteran sailor and journalist Brian Gilbert shows you how to select and inspect a boat, then restore it from keel to rigging.

Gilbert's clear, step-by-step instructions guide you through every phase of the restoration process from repairing keels, hulls, ports, and cabins to painting, wiring, and sealing. You'll learn how to evaluate, repair and replace hardware, upholstery, canvaswork, and more. Profusely illustrated appendices give you a vivid picture of the costs, tasks, and labor involved in an actual restoration project.

216 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2005

Reviews

[Mr. Wakiki · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was kind of boat specific, but since he did such a good job.. it works my four rating is a little high

[Clayton Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this is a must have companion book to Trailer Sailor by Brian. Unless you're buying new, this is a valuable guide to what to look for in a used sailboat. How to fix what you see and, more importantly, how to fix what you missed before you bought the boat!