pThe best explanation that I have seen of corrosion on boats.--Nigel Calder, author of iBoatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manuali pA powerful weapon in the war against metal deterioration.--iCruising Worldi pCorrosion 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, iThe Boatowner's Guide to Corrosioni shows you how to ul liPrevent corrosion with proper grounding, cathodic protection, protective coatings, and careful selection and matching of metal parts liProtect your boat's hull, deck gear, masts, and rigging, as well as its propulsion, electrical, plumbing,