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Book review
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 8:53 am
by RichardW
I have Don Casey's "Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual", which I like. Has anyone read his "This Old Boat" book? Is there information it not covered in the Complete Maintenance Manual?
Re: Book review
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 8:08 pm
by ramirezpm
This Old Boat has more narrative and reasons for stuff than the Maintenance Book. I like both of them.
Ramirezpm.
Re: Book review
Posted: Tue May 20, 2025 8:57 pm
by Noahs2002
I’ve got both, and while there’s some overlap, This Old Boat goes deeper into restoration philosophy and bigger refit projects—especially for older fiberglass boats. It’s more narrative and hands-on in tone, while the Complete Maintenance Manual is more like a reference guide. If you're tackling upgrades or major fixes, This Old Boat is definitely worth it.