Powerboat Handling Illustrated

Author : Robert J. Sweet
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071788492
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Powerboat Handling Illustrated written by Robert J. Sweet and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2011-07-29 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From docking to surviving storm waves, everything you need to know before you hit the water Using hundreds of illustrations and photos, Powerboat Handling Illustrated shows you step-by-step how to do tasks such as docking, trimming, wave handling, and close-quarters maneuvering. These maneuvers are adapted to different types of boats under various conditions.

Author : Randy Vance
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470486910
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Power Boating For Dummies written by Randy Vance and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-13 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ahoy, there! From docking and mooring to routine power boat maintenance and repairs, this handy guide is your trusted first mate for smooth sailing For both new and experienced boaters, Power Boating For Dummies is a useful reference that covers the ins and outs of this exciting and popular sport. The book starts at the beginning, taking you through the process of buying a boat, but it's helpful to anyone who owns a boat. Designed to teach you how to pilot a boat, equip it, store it, tow it, handle emergencies, and more, -- it's a comprehensive guide written in jargon-free language . Power Boating For Dummies teaches you everything you need to know about buying, operating, and enjoying a power boat up to 35 feet in length and provides expert guidance for anyone new to the sport and new tips and ideas for improving power boating for even those with some experience captaining a boat: Calculate the costs of boating and compare those costs to non-boating activities Decide which type of boat to buy -- fishing, runabouts, pontoon, cruisers, or houseboats Know which mechanical checks to perform when you're looking at a pre-owned boat Learn the rules of boater safety Find out what it takes to acquire a boating license Outfit your power boat with the right gear, equipment, and supplies -- for fun and safety Operate your power boat, from launching and loading to driving, anchoring, and docking Navigate with charts, GPS, and radar Handle the weather and other boat emergencies Check (and change) fluids, charge your boat's battery, and perform other routine maintenance tasks Check and repair belts and propellers and fix leaks and other minor problems Prepare your power boat for all seasons Keep your boat's galley fully stocked To learn about all of that and so much more, including boating tactics that separate the pros from the amateurs and all-important items you'll never set sail without, grab your copy of Power Boating For Dummies today.

Author : Charlie Wing
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071511083
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How Boat Things Work written by Charlie Wing and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2007-06-05 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “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

Author : Dag Pike
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 9780071422093
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fast Powerboat Seamanship written by Dag Pike and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-07-16 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description

Author : Roger Marshall
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 9780071362047
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book All About Powerboats: Understanding Design and Performance written by Roger Marshall and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2002-03-26 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing practical advice on hull shape, engines, construction methods, steering systems, comfort and safety, this text is an ideal introduction to small powerboats, 18 to 30 feet long, from the perspective of use.

Author : Robert J. Sweet
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071709533
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Powerboat Handling Illustrated written by Robert J. Sweet and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2007-01-10 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From docking to surviving storm waves,everything you need to know before you hit the water Using hundreds of illustrations and photos, Powerboat Handling Illustrated shows you step-by-step how to do tasks such as docking, trimming, wave handling, and close-quarters maneuvering. These maneuvers are adapted to different types of boats under various conditions.

Author : Allen Berrien
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 9780071419468
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Powerboat Care and Repair written by Allen Berrien and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2003-09-09 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the "Boat Doctor" in Boating magazine, Allen Berrien helped two generations of readers keep their boats alive and well. Now his practical know-how and wisdom is collected inPowerboat Care and Repair, the only book that focuses on do-it-yourself maintenance and repair of small powerboats. Berrien provides tips on how to avoid and solve a host of common problems, such as electrolysis, pitted gelcoat, and battery failures. He also offers step-by-step guidance on spring commissioning and winterizing; inboard, outboard, and stern driveengine troubleshooting; exterior maintenance; emergency preparedness; and much more.

Author : U. S. Sailing Association
Publisher : United States Sailing Assn
ISBN 13 : 9781938915222
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Start Powerboating Right written by U. S. Sailing Association and published by United States Sailing Assn. This book was released on 2013 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Charles T. Low
Publisher : Brockville, Ont. : Harvey Islands Enterprises
ISBN 13 : 9780968232705
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Boat Docking written by Charles T. Low and published by Brockville, Ont. : Harvey Islands Enterprises. This book was released on 1997 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Docking and undocking a small craft in close quarters takes years of practice. There are a number of factors to consider when maneuvering a boat into a small docking area such as the effects of current, wind and propeller action. You may never reach boat docking and undocking perfection (very few do) but this book will steer you into the right direction. For example Chapter Two is about Docking Examples and in Chapter Six the author writes about the Human Factors and the part they play when boating. Boat Docking covers a number of situations boaters encounter when docking or undocking - and everyone can learn from this book.

Author : U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Assoc., Inc.
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071829334
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Boating Skills and Seamanship, 14th Edition written by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Assoc., Inc. and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2013-06-14 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the essentials of seamanship from one of the world's premier boating organizations Developed and refined through 40 years of Coast Guard Auxiliary training courses, Boating Skills and Seamanship is your perfect introduction to recreational boating's fundamentals. Great for beginning and intermediate powerboaters alike, it offers you the basics of choosing, equipping, and handling a small to midsize powerboat. This updated edition of the Coast Guard Auxiliary's classic boating skills manual will answer all your questions on: Selecting the right boat--whether a 10-foot skiff or a 35-foot cruiser Essential equipment, both required and recommended The latest electronic navigation Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) and private communication services, e.g., SPOT devices and others Stability and safe loading Boat handling and seamanship on coastal and inland waters Trailering a boat Navigation and the rules of the nautical road And much more! Approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), with chapter review questions and answers, Boating Skills and Seamanship is the ideal study and reference guide for anyone taking a state boating license exam or seeking better boating skills and knowledge.