Boatowner's Guide to Corrosion A Complete Reference for Boatowners And Marine Professionals

"The best explanation that I have seen of corrosion on boats."Nigel Calder, author of Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual "A powerful weapon in the war against metal deterioration."Cruising World Corrosion is a constant, often expensive, and sometimes dangerous problem for boaters. Moisture, salt, electrical currents, and chemicals create a potent combination that can attack the metallic (and sometimes nonmetallic) parts of your boat. Everett Collier, an expert in marine technology, details all the types of corrosionincluding simple galvanic, electrochemical, and electrolyticand explains how to identify, combat, and prevent them. The most comprehensive book on this subject, The Boatowner's Guide to Corrosion shows you how to: bull; bull;Prevent corrosion with proper grounding, cathodic protection, protective coatings, and careful selection and matching of metal parts bull;Protect your boat's hull, deck gear, masts, and rigging, as well as its propulsion, electrical, plumbing, and steering systems bull;Recognize and cure developing corrosion before it can damage your boat Everett Collier is an electrical engineer and amateur boatbuilder who lectures and consults in advanced manufacturing technology management. An avid cruising sailor, he also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Northern Essex Community College and writes for marine industry magazines including National Fisherman.Collier, Everett is the author of 'Boatowner's Guide to Corrosion A Complete Reference for Boatowners And Marine Professionals', published 2006 under ISBN 9780071475440 and ISBN 0071475443.