Download or read book Boater Guide written by and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Safe Boating Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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
Download or read book Boater s Pocket Reference written by Thomas McEwen and published by Anchor Cove Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 802 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 800 pages, 435 illustrations, 94 photographs, index. Handy, fact-filled new boating guide offers, how-to-do-it information and reference facts, figures, formulas, graphs, and tables about boating in a book small enough (about 3 x 5 x 1) to fit in your pocket. This book is for everyone who wants to enjoy being a better, safer, and more responsible boater. If you are new to boating this book is filled with information you need to know. If you are an experienced boater this book can act as a great reference and memory jogger.
Download or read book San Juan Islands written by Shawn Breeding and published by . This book was released on 2021-03 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most accurate and comprehensive guide for Washington's coastal waters, from Anacortes to Bellingham and all of the San Juan Islands
Download or read book The Insider s Guide to Boat Cleaning and Detailing written by Natalie Sears and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2009-07-03 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Restore that “showboat” look to tired gelcoat, canvas, brightwork, upholstery, metalwork, and more Boat cleaning isn’t as simple as taking a can of kitchen cleanser and scrubbing away, and improper procedures can cause damage to the boat or the environment. This is the only stem-to-stern guide to all aspects of boat cleaning and detailing. The book recommends both generic and brand-name cleaning and maintenance materials to help you make the right selections. Lots of before-and-after photos show you how to: Keep your boat looking great and protect market value Achieve maximum results with minimum work and environmentally safe methods. Use tables and checklists to keep work organized and efficient
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Trailering Your Boat written by Bruce W. Smith and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2007-04-05 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the most difficult part of boating before hitting the water This comprehensive guide will help you gain confidence, develop skills, and avoid boat-ramp and highway mishaps when trailering your boat. The book includes easy-to-follow, heavily illustrated instructions on driving, backing, launching, retrieving, and tying down your boat; trailer maintenance; and selecting tow vehicles, hitches, trailers, and towing accessories.
Download or read book A Guide to Small Boat Emergencies written by John M. Waters and published by US Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the Coast Guard's leading authorities on water safety and rescue offers a handbook filled with practical advice and useful tips that could save lives.
Download or read book Know Your Boat written by David Kroenke and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2002-05-23 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Know Your Boat is here to rescue the millions of boaters who have always been afraid to peer into their boat’s innards for fear of what they’ll find. Here at last is the humorous, user-friendly guide that will give a timid skipper the courage to grab a wrench and tame the savage beast in the bilge (or at least make its acquaintance). Assuming no mechanical aptitude, David Kroenke provides readers with an easy-to-read introduction to the use and maintenance of the many systems found on today’s typical power or sail boat, including: engine, electricity, electronics, plumbing, refrigeration, windlasses, pumps, and steering system.
Download or read book The Boater s Handbook written by Elbert S. Maloney and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Boat Buyer s Guide to Motor Yachts and Trawlers written by Ed McKnew and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 2006-04-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the best boat for your buck Now you can access the same inside information yacht brokers and boat dealers have relied on for nearly twenty years. The Boat Buyer's Guide to Motor Yachts and Trawlers lets you compare more than 600 new and used models, making it the most authoritative and useful guide available. With photos, floorplans, performance specifications, production updates, and price comparisions, it puts the world of boats at your fingertips. Nothing else in print or online comes close when you want to find the best boat for your buck. Photos and floorplans of each boat Sizes, weights, and tankage and powering options Standard and optional features, hard-to-find performance data, distinctive characteristics, and production updates and changes Price for each model year since 1980
Download or read book The Boater s Handbook written by Elbert S. Maloney and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BOATING. Perfect for onboard use - whether it's for dealing with emergencies, complying with safety regulations and government requirements, refreshing your knowledge of seamanship and piloting, reading charts, assessing weather conditions, or just figuring out what flag to fly, this facts-at-your fingertip reference has the answer. Tides and currents, electronics, life on board, maintenance: it's all here, handily arranged for easy look-up. Numerous charts, tables and line drawings amplify the text, thumb tabs make finding everything so straightforward and a wealth of Internet resources brings this up to the moment. Plus, the technology and communication sections have been thoroughly revised!
Download or read book Chapman Boater s Handbook written by Elbert S. Maloney and published by Hearst Books. This book was released on 2005-04 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most widely respected names in boating creates an indispensable, transportable guide that belongs on every craft. Whatever the situation, it has an easy-to-find answer. Elbert S. "Mack" Maloney authored the huge, all-inclusive, and must-have Chapman Piloting-and now he bring his lifetime of hands-on experience to this highly portable guide. Think of it as a shorter, mini-version of Chapman's landmark volume that's perfect for bringing on the boat. Whether it's dealing with emergencies, complying with safety regulations and government requirements, refreshing your knowledge of seamanship and piloting, reading charts, assessing weather conditions, or just figuring out what flag to fly, this facts-at-your fingertip reference has the answer. Tides and currents, electronics, life on board, maintenance: it's all here, handily arranged for easy look-up. Numerous charts, tables, and line drawings amplify the text; thumb tabs make finding everything a snap; and a wealth of Internet addresses brings this up to the moment.
Download or read book Boater s Safety Handbook written by Robert Brown and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Compact pamphlet size for convenient transport * Includes reflective signaling mirror * Comes in a convenient waterproof carrying pouch (i.e., a plastic bag) This comprehensive, quick-reference guide for boating safety includes advice on basic equipment, navigation, weather, boat equipment failure, types of accidents, and more.
Download or read book A Guide to Motor Boat Design and Construction A Collection of Historical Articles Containing Information on the Methods and Equipment of the Boat Builder written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-09-17 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of designing and building motor boats, with information on equipment, methods, common problems, materials, where to begin, installing motors, and much more. Carefully selected for a modern readership, this timeless volume will be of considerable utility to anyone with a practical interest in boating or sailing, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. The articles include: “Boat Building and Boating”, “Canoeing, Sailing, and Motor Boating”, “Motor Boating for All”, “Popular Mechanics Build a Boat for Pleasure or Profit- Build your own Boat”, and “The Motor Boat Manual – With a Special Section on Outboard Motors and Boats”. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on boat building.
Download or read book Rich Johnson s Guide to Trailer Boat Sailing written by Rich Johnson and published by NorlightsPress. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: trailerable sailboat is the ideal way to explore the country ? wherever there is water. To make the most of this exciting lifestyle, owners of trailerable sailboats need three things ? an understanding of the boat and how to use it; knowledge about the tow vehicle and trailer used to transport the boat; and a spirited sense of adventure to live the dream. #13;#13; This book will help you get started. #13;#13; #13;
Download or read book The Boater s Weather Guide written by Margaret Williams and published by Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers. This book was released on 1990 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sooner or later everyone who ventures out on the water will encounter strong winds and confused seas, fog, thunderstorms, or heavy rain. This book acquaints boaters with the forces that shape weather, allowing them to predict what changes can be expected. Part I presents a logical explanation of climate and weather, concentrating on those aspects that affect the mariner the most--wind speed and direction, low visibility, thunderstorms, gales, and hurricanes. The second part, which can be read independently, deals with the effects of climate and weather on the boater without delving into the whys and wherefores--a practical approach for those who want only the needed facts.
