Learning Basics of Boat Systems

[tsdon]

Hey, newbie here. Can anyone recommend a web site, videos, that give a breakdown on basic knowledge of boat systems? How they work, how they're different, maintenance, etc?

[pwratch]

two steps:

1. Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual: How to Maintain, Repair, and Improve Your Boat's Essential Systems by Nigel Calder

2. buy a structurally sound but neglected boat, preferably on a trailer

Then, it's coffee in the morning and tequila at night 'til the jobs done!

[barnakiel]

I like Calder's book. Once I thought it was too in-depth. But now that I have a boat I think it is a good starting point as it covers so many systems.

b.

[hummingway]

My complaint is that there's never enough specific info on whatever I'm working on
!o(

[Kindle]

Originally Posted by pwratch

two steps:

1. Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual: How to Maintain, Repair, and Improve Your Boat's Essential Systems by Nigel Calder

2. buy a structurally sound but neglected boat, preferably on a trailer

Then, it's coffee in the morning and tequila at night 'til the jobs done!

Good advice.

[tsdon]

and will check that book out.