A clearly illustrated handbook explaining basic care and advanced servicing of marine diesel engines up to 150 hp, with well-known engine brands as examples. ...

In seven richly illustrated chapters, Guest Afloat covers everything that a guest on board a boat needs to know in order to be a useful (and welcome) addition to the crew. In an entertaining manner, the book covers: <BR>-- Boating etiquette and sea knowledge<BR>-- What to do and what to expect as a guest on board a boat<BR>-- How to use the boat's equipment<BR>-- Practical ways for one to be a welcome guest<P>So, ...

There are literally thousands of questions that run through your mind when you start the search for your first or next great boat. Fortunately for all, Art Edmunds has put his many years of experience as a naval architect, engineer and surveyor into this book, Buying A Great Boat. This book will answer those questions and more. Regardless of your boating knowledge, this book should be the first stop in the quest for your next boat.<P>Art ...

Robert Grossman has incorporated into the Skipper's Handbook, virtually all the information any skipper could possibly use aboard boats to sixty-feet.The quick reference layout covers everything from plotting a dead reckoning course to docking maneuvers, from CPR to advanced first aid. Here is just a sample of the detailed information contained in this book; First Aid, Rules of the Road, Navigation, Boat Handling and Seamanship.Unlike other ...

Instant Weather Forecasting is a 24 color photographic guide to forecasting the weather in the hours ahead, and it also provides some information on what likely weather trends will be. One feature of the book is the author's prediction of time in relation to change, which is the result of considerable experience and observation. The photographs are arranged to show skies during many different weather situations. A simple scientific introduction ...

With tips on food preparation and storage while on board, an indispensable chapter on provisions for the gourmet galley, and ideas for preparing rough weather meals, "Cooks Afloat!" is a must-buy for every boater - and dryland seafood gourmand.
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Now in paperback: In a new twist on the nautical voyage, author Nathaniel Stone rows his way around the "eastern island" of the United States in a 17-foot scull offering a unique tour of America and a pioneering personal story perfect for boat-lovers everywhere. ...

For many people, the trauma of buying a boat is even worse than buying a house. This book is intended to alert the reader to clues that will help evaluate a potential purchase and give an idea of its structural integrity, the soundness of fittings and an overview of its suitability for the desired purpose. It may be used as a preliminary to employing a surveyor. ...

In a practical, handy format the PBO Small Craft almanac contains many unique features. Meticulously researched it contains a wealth of information presented in an easy to find, quick reference manner for practical on-board use. This Almanac covers the coast of Denmark, around the UK and Ireland and all the way to Gibralter. ...

Alaska Geographic is an award-winning series that presents the people, places, and wonders of Alaska to the world. Over the past 30 years, Alaska Geographic has earned its reputation as the publication for those who love Alaska. The series boasts more than 100 books to date, featuring communities from Barrow to Ketchikan, animals from bears to dinosaurs, history from the Russian explorers to today, and natural phenomena from the aurora to ...