Preface
Acknowledgments
1. What Were You Thinking?
The Beginning; Reality Sets In; The Process for Getting to Know Dulcinea
2. Keeping Your Boat Afloat
Through-Hulls; Types of Through-Hulls; The Through-Hull Inventory
3. Engine Basics
How Engines Work; Maintenance; Engine Troubleshooting; Are We Having Fun Yet?
4. Boat Electricity
Basic Ideas; A Basic Electrical System; A More Elaborate Electrical System (with Generator and Inverter); Electrical System Maintenance
5. Freshwater Plumbing and Watermakers
Understanding Your Freshwater System; Fixing Water Pressure Problems; Watermakers
6. Marine Toilets
Using Your Head; Basic Head Design; Toilet Problems
7. Stoves, Sinks, and Refrigeration
Stoves and Ovens; Sinks; Refrigeration
8. Steering, Autopilots, and Windlasses
Steering Systems; Autopilots; Wind Vanes; Windlasses
9. Sailboat Rigging
Standing Rigging; Running Rigging
10. Getting Ready for the Big Trip
The Schedule; Your List
Appendix 1. Spare Parts
Appendix 2. Tool Kit
Index
