Download or read book Power Boating Made Simple written by Richard Frankhuizen and published by . This book was released on 2018-08 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy to follow checklist for preparing, going boating and coming home. How to prep the boat to go boating. Trailering and what to do at the boat ramp including launching. Docking, anchoring, pulling skiers and such. Details every boater eventually learns in a short easy to read document.
Download or read book Power Boating For Dummies written by Randy Vance and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-04-14 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The simple guide to getting on the water and motoring around Power Boating For Dummies, Second Edition teaches you everything you need to know about buying, choosing, operating, maintaining, and enjoying a power boat, and provides expert guidance for new boaters. This is also a fantastic book for experienced boaters, because it’s full of tips and ideas on improving boating skills and getting the most out of water-time with the latest tech. With this guide, you can ace your boating pilot’s exam and master the techniques you’ll need to stay safe and have fun out there. You’ll also find recommendations on great destinations for boating trips, plus coverage of all that’s new in the world of boating—touch-screen navigation, automatic docking, smart boats, and even running routes right from your iPhone. Get on board! Choose the right boat for your needs and learn the safety rules Get good at piloting your boat in all kinds of conditions Outfit your boat with the right gear and supplies Discover new tech gadgets to make boating even more fun For complete beginners who are new to power boating, as well as more experienced boaters looking for a complete reference, Power Boating For Dummies, Second Edition, is a must.
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.
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Download or read book Quick and Simple Powerboat Maintenance written by Michael W. Dulmage and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2009-06-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for boaters with who take pride in their powerboat but have limited mechanical experience or knowledge of small boat systems, boating maintenance or boat trailer maintenance. It is intended for powerboats from 18 to 45 feet and provides a quick reference guide to performing simple routine boat maintenance and service to keep your boat looking good with fewer problems. Many sections begin with a description of how the system works followed by instructions on how to maintain it. The book includes hundreds of time saving boat cleaning and maintenance tips and tricks that experienced boaters and marine professionals use every day. It includes maintenance schedules, a comprehensive troubleshooting guide and product application guides that will help make your boating life easier. The products suggested are common cleaning and maintenance supplies found at most home centers, hardware stores and marine supply stores that are easy to use and get the job done. This book is organized to be a quick reference guide to boat cleaning and maintenance. Follow the tips in each section to spend less time working on your boat and more time on the water enjoying it.
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Download or read book Boat Repair Made Easy written by John P. Kaufman and published by Boat Repair Made Easy. This book was released on 2000-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AC Electrical, DC Electrical, Water Supply and Waste Removal, Air Conditioning and Heating, RefrigerationAC Electrical: Calculating shore power requirements, Calculating genset power requirements, Panel sizing, Running the wire, Installing the devices. DC Electrical/House Power: Calculating power requirements, Panel sizing, Type and quantity of batteries, Battery charging, Running the wiring, Installing the devices.Water Supply & Waste Removal: Supply: Tankage, pumps and filters; Types of tubing and fittings; Running the tubing; Installing the fixtures at the point of use. Waste: Types of systems, Types of hoses and fittings, Placing the components, Running the hoses, Points of discharge.Appendixes: Addresses and phone numbers for Manufacturers, Distributors and Retailers; Tools and supplies needed; Thorough glossary of boating terms.
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.
Download or read book Traditional Boatbuilding Made Easy written by Richard Kolin and published by WoodenBoat Books. This book was released on 1996 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richard Kolin has been building boats for 25 years. He has designed and built skiffs for both plywood and plank construction.
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Download or read book Maintain and Improve Your Powerboat written by Paul Esterle and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2009-06-21 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dozens of DIY projects to keep your boat looking good and running well This wide-ranging projects book covers maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to improve comfort, utility, appearance, value, safety, and enjoyment of powerboats up to 35 feet long. Projects include standard maintenance like changing engine oil and preparing for winter storage; minor repairs like rebedding deck hardware; and upgrades like creating new storage and improving your boat’s fuel efficiency.
Download or read book Motor Boating Basics written by Jon Mendez and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-28 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Motor Boating Basics is the ultimate collection of visually clear and straightforward 'how-to' guides on all aspects of motor boat handling and ownership, designed to make motor boating as accessible as possible for even the newest enthusiasts. Each chapter follows the same helpful format covering a topic, with an introduction followed by six simple, illustrated steps to show you exactly what you need to do at each stage of the process. This book is an ideal introduction to motor boat ownership, driving and maintenance, and covers topics on: - Essential skills - Boat maintenance - Navigation - Berthing - Boat handling By breaking everything down into easy to follow steps, even the most inexperienced boater can master new skills quickly, and old hands will find something new in the useful hints and tips added by the author, Motor Boat and Yachting magazine's Jon Mendez.
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Download or read book Powerboating written by Ken Kreisler and published by Seahorse. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn How to Choose—and Use—Your First Powerboat, from One of the Country’s Most-Respected Boating Experts. There has never been a better time to buy your first boat. And there is no better person to tell you how than Captain Ken Kreisler. Kreisler, an award-winning writer, longtime professional mariner, and insider with more than twenty-five years in the boating industry, offers here the freshest, most up-to-date, abundantly illustrated, and comprehensive book for anyone looking to get started in powerboating—for boats from sixteen to forty feet, on a trailer or docked at the marina. Here, fresh and unadorned, is advice and commentary on recent advances in engineering and technology that have made every other guide out there obsolete. Powerboating offers hands-on-the-wheel advice on: The most recent, industry-changing joystick, pod, and remote control systems Maneuvering, especially around the dock and in close quarters situations Safety equipment Navigation Advanced techniques Powerboating also presents a special section on how to get your boat US Coast Guard–certified, and what’s coming up on the horizon for alternative fuel and propulsion systems. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
