Download or read book Sorensen s Guide to Powerboats 2 E written by Eric Sorensen and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2007-11-22 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eric Sorensen, a long-time boat tester, is a go-to expert on boat buying J.D. Power & Associates is the number-one authority in customer satisfaction Includes J.D. Powers’ well-known “Power Circle” ratings for dozens of boat brands organized into the six most popular market segments
Download or read book Sorensen s Guide to Powerboats written by Eric W. Sorensen and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sorensen’s Guide to Powerboats schools readers in the principles of powerboat design, construction, and performance. It acquaints readers with all the major powerboat types over 20 feet, explaining what each type does well or poorly and what to look for in each. Also includes more than 100 rigorous, unbiased technical reviews of new and used boat models and shorter reviews of 200 more.
Download or read book Sorensen s Guide to Powerboats 2nd Edition written by Eric Sorensen and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sorensen s Guide to Powerboats 2 E written by Eric Sorensen and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 2008-01-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book ever to reveal what boat builders pay thousands of dollars to learn: the secrets of owner satisfaction What makes a boat owner happy? Eric Sorensen and J. D. Power & Associates answer that question in detail in this revised edition of Sorensen’s Guide to Powerboats. Now incorporating results from J. D. Powers’ Boat Competitive Information Study, this guide tells you everything you need to know before opening your wallet. From runabouts and pontoons to express cruisers and bassboats, the book covers it all, explaining the implications of different hull designs, construction methods, engine technologies, and more. Includes J. D. Power's "Power Circle" rankings.
Download or read book The Guide to Wooden Power Boats written by and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1998 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This small, elegant book of the most gorgeous powerboats in the world is divided into five categories--launches, runabouts and racers, power cruisers, motor yachts, and work boats, each profiled in a color photo. Mendlowitz's popular wooden boat calendars reach tens of thousands annually.
Download or read book Power Boating For Dummies written by Randy Vance and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-03-03 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.
Download or read book The Guide to High performance Powerboating written by Joanne A. Fishman and published by Hearst Books. This book was released on 1989 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A definitive guide to the most visible and fastest growing segment of the powerboat market. This comprehensive source has complete coverage of the latest developments in the sport. 80 photos.
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Download or read book Ker SPLASH written by Floyd M. Orr and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002-01-30 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ker-SPLASH! is an up-to-date, comprehensive look at the hobby and sport of recreational boating and water skiing. It is intended as a guide for both the neophyte and the experienced recreational power boater. The book includes detailed instructions for: (1) Selecting and buying a boat; (2) Making an intelligent engine choice; (3) Selecting boating accessories; (4) Choosing skis, boards, and towables; (5) Selecting a personal slalom ski; (6) Learning to ski and towing a skier; (7) Learning to slalom; (8) Riding and towing other water toys; and (9) Maintenance and safety issues. Ker-SPLASH! covers these types of recreational powerboats: sterndrive runabouts, tournament ski boats, mini-jet boats, personal watercraft, offshore performance boats, deck and pontoon boats, outboard ski boats, fisn 'n' ski boats, and cuddy cabins. Comparative descriptions and contact addresses of the major boat, ski, wakeboard, and accessory manufacturers are included. Ker-SPLASH is not only a reference guide, but it also includes down-to-earth information and entertaining boating stories.
Download or read book Powerboat Reports Guide to Powerboat Gear written by Dan Dickison and published by Globe Pequot. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The" consumer resource for the powerboat owner, offering reviews and unbiased product tests of powerboat equipment and accessories, from the most respected authority on the subject.
Download or read book 2008 PowerBoat Guide written by Ed McKnew and published by 2008 PowerBoat Gude. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 2017 Powerboat Guide written by Ed McKnew and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-04 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Produced by an experienced boating professional, the PowerBoat Guide has been called the yacht broker's bible since the first edition was introduced in 1988. No other publication is found in the libraries of so many boating enthusiasts, and no other book compares with the PowerBoat Guide in its coverage of today's big-boat market. The 2017 edition covers 1,200 current and out-of-production models, 26' to 75', going back to the late 1990s. Including product reviews, factory specifications, floorplans, and resale values for boats built after 2000, the PowerBoat Guide delivers the facts boaters need to make an informed buying decision.
Download or read book Boatwatch written by Max W. Averitt and published by Boatwatch. This book was released on 1996 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 2,100 profiles of powerboats 1915 - 1996; cabin cruisers, sport fishermen, convertibles, tugs, trawlers, motorsailors and luxury yachts. Each design is shown in profile and arrangement with specs, brief history. A true graphic of powerboat history.
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.
Download or read book Confident Powerboating Mastering Skills and Avoiding Troubles Afloat written by Stu Reininger and published by Mcgraw-hill. This book was released on 2008-05-12 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical how-to guide to handling and avoiding powerboat problems and emergencies With no secondary method of propulsion, poorer stability profiles, and enough speed to get themselves into trouble fast, powerboats are far more susceptible to emergencies than sailboats. Confident Powerboating addresses your safety concerns, providing a detailed guide to avoiding problems, coping with difficult situations, and responding to emergencies effectively. Also, each section contains several anecdotes of problems encountered and resolved (or not).
Download or read book Powerboating written by Peter White and published by Fernhurst Books. This book was released on 1991 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small powerboats are sheer excitement -- fast, maneuverable, and adaptable to everything from waterskiing and just getting about to fishing, diving and rescue work. But there's more to powerboating than turning the key and jetting off in a cloud of spray. With an emphasis on safety and seamanship, powerboat instructor Peter White begins by this guidebook by explaining how to hunch a boat without scratching it, losing it or swamping the car. Also explained and illustrated in detail are methods for dealing with big waves, advice for equipment to take along, navigation techniques, and basic first aid.
Download or read book Power Boat Guide written by Ed McKnew and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 1777 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
