Boating category: 581 books
by Rod Haines
Language: English
Release Date: June 29, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: June 29, 2015
What is life like without arms?
Rod Haines was born in 1942, at a time when doctors freely gave advice on options of what to do with this armless baby, and whom they thought would also have limited brain function.
Rod was the middle child of five children and his childhood was full of...
Newlyweds Afloat
Married Bliss and Mechanical Breakdowns While Living Aboard a Trawler
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2015
A funny memoir of falling in love, getting married, and moving aboard a boat.
A young woman meets an amazing guy, falls in love, and they move in together. Straightforward enough, right? Except he lives on a boat—a 38-foot trawler, docked in Chicago. Their relationship is intensified...
(Not So) Old Men and the Sea
A Toe in the Cruising Waters
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2004
" The author and his First Class Mate have provided those who may be new to boating with hundreds of tips to help make their cruising experiences safe and pleasurable "
-Jennifer Castle Field, President, Chapman School of Seamanship
"Prestegaard's writing has style and...
Suddenly Overboard
True Stories of Sailors in Fatal Trouble
Language: English
Release Date: April 26, 2013
WHEN YOU ARE MORE LIKELY TO DROWN WHILE BOATING: SAILING ON ROUGH WATERS OR DOCKING ON A SUNNY, CALM DAY?
Rough waters may seem the clear choice to you, but docking on a sunny, calm day can turn just as deadly--all you have to do is fail to think. That is what happened to author Tom Lochhaas more...
The Modern Cruising Sailboat : A Complete Guide to its Design, Construction, and Outfitting: A Complete Guide to its Design, Construction, and Outfitting
A Complete Guide to its Design, Construction, and Outfitting
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2009
A comprehensive guide to help you identify and equip the boat that best suits your needs
Well-known boating writer Charles Doane unravels the complexity of cruising sailboat design and explains the fundamentals and the ramifications of each design decision. In easy-to-understand terms, Doane...
The Complete Anchoring Handbook : Stay Put on Any Bottom in Any Weather: Stay Put on Any Bottom in Any Weather
Stay Put on Any Bottom in Any Weather
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2007
A modern, authoritative anchoring guide for sailors and powerboaters
A boat swinging safely at anchor can mark the relaxing conclusion to a great day of boating or the successful completion of an essential emergency measure, while failure to anchor properly can be frustrating, inconvenient,...
Buying The Perfect Boat Handbook
This Definite Handbook On Buying A Boat Will Surely Teach You The Tips And Tricks Of Buying A Boat, Getting The Best Fishing Boats, Inflatable Boats, How To Buy A Boat Trailer, Boat Insurance Ideas And A Whole Lot More!
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2012
Selecting the right fishing boat can be a real challenge and also a lot of fun for someone who is new to boating. If you haven't experienced buying a boat before, it can also be a daunting task to say the least.
Before you start looking, it's important to consider the purpose of your...
Make Money With Your Captain's License
How to Get a Job or Run a Business on a Boat
Language: English
Release Date: December 27, 2007
A practical guide to turning your love for boating into money in the bank
You may dream of making your passion for the sport a means for a livelihood. Whether you are looking for new employment possibilities or wanting to remain active in your golden years, Captain Brown can help turn your...
by Mike Peyton
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2013
Mike Peyton is the nautical world's best known and much loved cartoonist. For years he has made his mark, contributing witty, well executed and poignantly funny cartoons to the yachting and boating press, poking fun at seafarers of all types and capturing in his distinctive cartoon style their often...
by Gail Summers
Language: English
Release Date: August 25, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: August 25, 2015
So you want to learn to Water Ski? Look no further! In Learn to Water Ski in 60 Minutes you will find a simple step by step program that has been designed to give you the best possible start on your Water Skiing journey – guaranteed!You will get to know insider secrets to get you up and riding...
Marine Diesel Engines
Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2006
Praise for this boating classic:
“The most up-to-date and readable book we've seen on the subject.”—Sailing World
“Deserves a place on any diesel-powered boat.”—Motor Boat & Yachting
“Clear, logical, and even interesting to read.”—Cruising World
Keep your...
Diesel Engine Care and Repair
A Captain's Quick Guide
Language: English
Release Date: February 14, 2007
When it's sink or swim, this Quick Guide will keep you afloat!
On the water, when an engine problem surfaces, there is no time to spend searching through an exhaustive manual. Diesel Engine Care and Repair provides all the answers--fast.
Drawn from the world's largest boating library,...
Cheap Outboards
The Beginner's Guide to Making an Old Motor Run Forever
Language: English
Release Date: May 27, 2014
* Outboard motor repair for the average guy *
Fix up an old outboard and SAVE $1000 or more compared to buying a new motor!
With a little know-how and a few common tools, you can fix an old motor—bring it back from the dead. Sometimes all it takes is a squirt of WD-40 into...
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Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2011
Here is the ultimate collection of stories about the sea for sailors old and young, experienced seamen and armchair admirals. For thousands of years, we have set out sailing for all kinds of reasons-for battle, for wealth, for excitement, and for escape. We have always had a primal relationship with...