Quick and Simple Powerboat Maintenance - Paperback

by Michael W. Dulmage (Author)

This book is for boaters with who take pride in their powerboat but have limited mechanical experience or knowledge of small boat systems, boating maintenance or boat trailer maintenance. It is intended for powerboats from 18 to 45 feet and provides a quick reference guide to performing simple routine boat maintenance and service to keep your boat looking good with fewer problems. Many sections begin with a description of how the system works followed by instructions on how to maintain it. The book includes hundreds of time saving boat cleaning and maintenance tips and tricks that experienced boaters and marine professionals use every day. It includes maintenance schedules, a comprehensive troubleshooting guide and product application guides that will help make your boating life easier. The products suggested are common cleaning and maintenance supplies found at most home centers, hardware stores and marine supply stores that are easy to use and get the job done. This book is organized to be a quick reference guide to boat cleaning and maintenance. Follow the tips in each section to spend less time working on your boat and more time on the water enjoying it.

Author Biography

Mike Dulmage has directed customer service, quality assurance and dealer service training for boat manufacturers for over 25 years. He is also the author of powerboat maintenance and operating manuals for many major boat manufacturers. As a former charter boat captain and boater for over 50 years, he has maintained and restored all types of powerboats from small fresh water ski boats and runabouts to large offshore sport yachts. For many years he was responsible for product make ready for boat shows, product tests and boat magazine reviews. He also designed the curriculum for dealer service department training seminars that included product make ready, troubleshooting and service.