Takes both novice and experienced boatowner through minor to major repairs of electrical systems, engines, electronics,steering systems, generators, pumps, cookers, spars and rigging. This title reflects significant changes in boat systems particularly electrical systems.

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The horrible phenomenon of seasickness has been intriguing doctors, philosophers and writers ever since humans first ventured out to sea, and this horrible little gift book is filled with their fascinating and often hilarious thoughts on the causes, effects and remedies of this 'peculiar affliction'.

A guide to various aspects of boat cleaning and detailing. It recommends both generic and brand-name cleaning and maintenance materials to help you make the right selections.

Learn to Sail in Three Days. At the Offshore Sailing School, America's No 1 sailing school, the Colgates have taught more than 100,000 adults how to sail. Here, their proven instructional methods are available to all. Though designed around three days of intensive instruction, the book adapts easily to any learning pace. You can master the fundamentals in three days or over a summer of leisurely .

Offers beginners access to the different racing rules for yachts, dinghies, and windsurfing. Including a summary of the various ISAF regulations, this guide covers the basic rules of sailing, covering almost everything from changing course, visual signals, penalty turns. It also includes advice on protesting or appealing a decision.

A look back at Dodge's full-force assault on the powerboat scene, and how and why it succeeded.

This guide clearly and simply explains the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, looking particularly at those sections affecting small craft. Ideal for beginners or as an aide-memoire for those with more experience.

A comprehensive, up-to-date cruising manual covering all the technical and practical aspects. NIgel Calder explains not only how to select and equip a yacht for coastal or offshore cruising, but also how to sail and navigate it, addressing the concerns of beginners and experienced owners alike.

Tells the reader all they need to know about how to get afloat - which boat to choose, whether to hire or buy, how much it will cost, and where they can go. Boat handling and manoeuvring are covered in detail, along with maintenance and repair. There is a section on trailer boating for those who want to keep their boat at home.

A planning guide for those wanting to cruise through the scenery of the French waterways, or who are on passage from the English Channel to the Mediterranean. Packed with photographs and practical information on local facilities, distances, heights and depths, tunnel lengths, cost of living and shopping, it mentions the local wines of the region.

Covers the essentials of boatbuilding projects - tools, wood, fasteners, adhesives, coatings, and safety - and shows how each construction method proceeds, how to overcome problems and challenges, and how to work efficiently.