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On the surface, choosing the correct propeller for a particular boat seems simple. But one factor affects another, which then affects another factor, leading many boaters to believe that propeller selection depends more on black magic than logic.All the questions are answered in this complete reference, the first of its kind. This clear, easy-to-use handbook for all small boats is written not for Ph.D.s seeking the latest wrinkle in high-tech propeller design, but as a practical aid for the average mechanic, engineer, boatbuilder, fleet operator, serious yachtsman, or naval architect.

Presents green solutions, information about dealing with ethanol in fuel, how to maintain the new batteries, and an all-new chapter on maintenance aspects of sailboats (sail care,winches, lines, and wire rigging).

A practical guide to turning your love for boating into money in the bank. It describes how to get a job on a boat or run a practical boat-based business, including fishing charters, excursions, dinner cruises, and water taxis. It also covers business issues, safety, marketing, liability, and Coast Guard licensing requirements.

The Art of Boat Names: Inspiring Ideas for Names and Designs

A guide to the waters, anchorages, sights, destinations, and shoreside facilities and attractions of Puget Sound.

Suitable for those who own a cherished but dilapidated fiberglass runabout, or for those who want a boat but are turned off by the high prices and often poor quality of today's offerings, this book explains everything to know about turning a rundown runabout into a real showpiece for a fraction of the cost of a new model.

Presents a complete set of navigation that charts for the 1,090-mile Intracoastal Waterway from Norfolk to Miami, as well as charts for all major Atlantic inlets. This book includes a complete listing of waterway bridge and lock characteristics; anchorage listings; mileage charts; and charts for a picturesque alternate route.

A guide that addresses the history, lifeforms, and lifestyles of the Chesapeake written by a lifelong sailor and resident of the bay. It updates this version to ensure you stay safe and have fun exploring this vast region.

Investigates a little-known but clear eleventh-hour warning that, had it been heeded, might have enabled the Navy's Pearl Harbor command to blunt the Japanese assault and save ships and lives. This work reveals that the attack plan of Japan's Admiral Yamamoto included five midget submarines, each carrying two men and two torpedoes.

Helps you learn: the attributes of a good skipper and crew - including physical and mental agility, effective communication, and knowledge-based decision making; fine-tuning your voyaging with the seaworthiness of your boat and the capability of your crew in mind; using weather information and routing resources to lower risks and raise rewards.

The operator's manual that should come with every boater's GPS receiver or chart plotter.

Shows the growth of kayaking as a sport. This book covers such topics as: Getting Ready; Kayaks; Accessories and Clothing; Getting to Know Your Kayak; Controlling Your Kayak; Getting Into and Out of the Water; Real Life Paddling; Finding Your Way: Kayak Navigation; Trip Logistics; Group safety; Kayak Camping; and, Taking Care of Your Stuff.

The only handbook devoted to splicing today's ropes; now covers wire splices, rope-to-wire splices, and ropework gear for boats.

Modern Cruising Sailboat, The: A Complete Guide to Its Design, Construction, and Outfitting

When a lakeshore or seashore is yours to explore, you will never run out of things to do. This title shows you how to: row a boat or roll a kayak; build a raft, a cardboard boat, a rope ladder, or a waterfront swing; catch plankton, fish, or crabs Skip a stone or win a sailboat race; tie a knot or heave a line; and, more.

A comparative survey of 95 percent of the fiberglass pocketcruising sailboats ever built.

A beginner's guide to the repair of boat fiberglass and other composites

Sail- and powerboaters learn how tobecome better navigators and skippers.

The learn-to-sail book for adult noviceswho are in a hurry to gain their sea legs.

The first quick-and-easy compositeconstruction method for canoes and kayaks.

From docking to surviving storm waves, this title provides what you need to know before you hit the water. Using hundreds of illustrations and photos, it shows you how to do tasks such as docking, trimming, wave handling, and close-quarters maneuvering.

Dozens of projects to keep boats lookinggood and running well.

Work-around solutions and emergency repairs that will get your boat home when all else fails

Allows you to record anything from bare piloting details to names and anecdotes. This title intends to encourage good piloting, train you to be a careful observer of weather, stimulate you to run through a vital maintenance checklist, and serve as a compendium of interesting information about your boat.

With each topic condensed to 14 color pages, this book covers the 13 critical aspects of piloting, seamanship, and boat handling under sail or power. It advises you on topics such as: boat handling under power; using nautical charts; heavy weather sailing; and emergency first aid on board.

What makes a boat owner happy? This book provides an answer this question. It explains the implications of different hull designs, construction methods, engine technologies, and more. It also includes J D Power's "Power Circle" rankings.

Provides information on boat designing.

A guide for electrical projects and repairs. It walks you through wiring diagrams, problem diagnoses, ignition and battery systems, shore power circuits, and equipment installation. It helps you learn how to draw up a wiring diagram for a boat, locate and identify wiring and circuit components, and select and use a multimeter.

A how-to guide for building the generation of quick and easy boats. It shows you how to create elegant, seaworthy plywood boats. It explains the basics of stitch-and-glue construction, tools, materials, shop safety, and more.

A how-to guide on the fundamentals of sailing. It covers line handling and knot tying, chart use and navigation, engines for sailboats, the rules of the nautical road, radio communications, sail trim, heavy weather sailing, and more.