The Boatowner's Guide to Corrosion

<p>The best explanation that I have seen of corrosion on boats.-Nigel Calder author of <i>Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual</i></p><p>A powerful weapon in the war against metal deterioration.-<i>Cruising World</i></p><p>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 corrosion-including simple galvanic electrochemical and electrolytic-and explains how to identify combat and prevent them. The most comprehensive book on this subject <i>The Boatowner's Guide to Corrosion</i> shows you how to:</p><ul> <li>Prevent corrosion with proper grounding cathodic protection protective coatings and careful selection and matching of metal parts</li><li>Protect your boat's hull deck gear masts and rigging as well as its propulsion electrical plumbing and steering systems</li><li>Recognize and cure developing corrosion before it can damage your boat</li></ul>