Author: Pat Piper Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company ISBN: 1588166589 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 164
Book Description
"Before you cast off a dock line, be sure to have '101 things every boater needs to know' onboard. From the publisher of the renowned 'Chapman piloting & seamanship, ' it's filled with tim- and experienced-tested advice that can help you avoid or get out of a jam on the water. There's information on the navigation rules, boating at night, and dealing wiht cross waves and wakes. You'll learn wht to do if the anchor is dragging; your boat runs aground; the engine won't start, overheats, or shuts down; the battery is dead; and the electronics aren't working. Steer clear of problems with tips on maintenance and know how to handle aquatic nuisance species like applenails and zebra mussels. Even emergencies like sudden illness, man overboard, and bad weather are covered in this well-organized, handy-sized guide"--Back cover.
Author: Gregory O. Jones Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. ISBN: 9781588163851 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 212
Book Description
For sailors and boaters, this handy manual-sized title from the experts at Chapman is the definitive source for every technique that all skippers must know for safe boating. Even an old hand can learn something new from this guide to handling boats—and novices can’t do without it. Greg Jones and Dave Kelley lay out all the basics, along with the underlying theory, and alert boaters to common mistakes. Whether the craft in question is a powerboat or a sailboat, it’s covered, and the information here could save lives and prevent serious damage. The comprehensive sections include launching and retrieving, docking and mooring, anchors and anchoring, maneuvering, engine trim and trim tabs, rough conditions and dangerous areas, emergency situations, and much more. Real-life anecdotes are used throughout to illustrate what can go wrong, why it went wrong, and how readers can avoid making the same errors. Greg Jones is a Senior Editor of Blue Water Sailing magazine, and Dave Kelley has won seven Boating Writers International writing awards and was both Editor in Chief and Executive Editor of Boating World Magazine.
Author: Elbert S. Maloney Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. ISBN: 9781588162328 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 948
Book Description
With millions of copies sold, this resource has been the leading reference for both power and sail boaters for nearly 100 years. Now this absolutely essential guide is thoroughly updated with all the latest information on federal laws, regulations, and fees.
Author: Charlie Wing Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional ISBN: 0071511083 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 176
Book Description
“Anyone who contemplates any onboard do-it-yourself work should have this book at his or her elbow.”--Cruising World “This book reduces a boat to its most rudimentary parts in simple drawings and clear explanations. Fascinating to read, it’s a perfect teaching tool.”--Ocean Navigator Whether you’re a new mariner or a lifetime veteran, How Boat Things Work is a resource you can’t afford to be without. With intricate two-color cutaway drawings of eighty different systems and devices, as well as detailed explanations of how they’re assembled, how they work, and how they can go wrong, this book covers every primary component of your boat's inner workings. This guided tour “under the hood” of your sailboat or powerboat includes: Engines, transmissions, bearings, stuffing boxes, propellers Steering systems, autopilots, windvanes, compasses Rigging, splicing, line handling, block and tackle, sail controls Anchors and windlasses DC and AC electrical systems Pumps, toilets, seacocks, freshwater systems
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