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How to choose your second-hand boat : Albert Brel
The aim of this book by Albert BREL is to provide boaters with all the advice they need to acquire a second-hand boat, whether sailing or motor. The advice is given according to the budget and the sailing program.
In this manual, you will learn :
- To make the choice ofThe boat's performance depends on the sailing program, the sailing areas, the parking mode and the hull.
- Building materials.
- To examine the vessel afloat
- To do the dry dock examination
- The purchase of the boat
- Do-it-yourself repairs
Detailed characteristics of the Vagnon manual: Choosing your second-hand boat
- 120 pages
- Format: 16 x 24 cm
- Release date: March 1, 2011
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