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Best boating books
1. The Ultimate Book of Everyday Knots: (over 5,000 copies sold)
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Detailed photos and instructionsHistory of the knots
Everything from simple to complex knot making
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This beautifully illustrated, full-color guide unties the mysteries of more than eighty knots. Using clear photographs and diagrams, as well as straightforward, easy-to-follow instructions, any reader can master knots for fishing, boating, climbing, crafts, and household uses. Climbers will feel safer knowing they have tied the perfect water or tape knot. Home decorators will enjoy trying their hand at the beautiful and elaborate Chinese cloverleaf. Fishermen will fight big Fish with more confidence. Filled with fascinating knot lore, the ultimate book of everyday knots is perfect for anyone wishing to learn Advanced knotting techniques for any purpose at all. Featuring illustrations throughout, sections include: overhand knots, figure of eight knots, bowlines and sheet bends, crossing knots, and other useful knots whether for practical use or just for fun, this is a great place to start knotting so grab a piece of rope, sit back, and enjoy! specifications:- number of pages: 160- size: 10.9" x 8.8".2. Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 68th Edition (Chapman Piloting and Seamanship)
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The boaters essential reference celebrates its 100th anniversary!
For a century, Chapman has been an indispensable, trusted resource for boating under power and sail. It has sold millions of copies, and is a must-have for virtually anyone who puts a craft on water. Featuring 1,500 color photos, this updated edition covers new technologies, maritime laws and regulations, safety tips, and maintenance, as well as complete discussions of weather, tides, currents, and navigation. From anchors and knots to sailing theory and sail-handling systems, Chapman Piloting and Seamanship explains absolutely everything you need to know.
For a century, Chapman has been an indispensable, trusted resource for boating under power and sail. It has sold millions of copies, and is a must-have for virtually anyone who puts a craft on water. Featuring 1,500 color photos, this updated edition covers new technologies, maritime laws and regulations, safety tips, and maintenance, as well as complete discussions of weather, tides, currents, and navigation. From anchors and knots to sailing theory and sail-handling systems, Chapman Piloting and Seamanship explains absolutely everything you need to know.
3. Power Boating For Dummies
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For DummiesDescription
Power Boating For Dummies is a guide to power boating for both new and experienced boaters. It advises readers of necessary boating supplies, safety concerns and equipment, accessories, and includes locations of boating facilities, and how to safely pilot the ship.4. The Practical Mariner's Book of Knowledge, 2nd Edition: 460 Sea-Tested Rules of Thumb for Almost Every Boating Situation
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Is this an entertaining book?The Practical Mariners Book of Knowledge is either the most useful boating book ever designed to entertain or the most entertaining book ever designed to be useful. In its alphabetical organization that juxtaposes wildly disparate entries, you can read about the derivation of fi gureheads where you turned to for recommended thicknesses of fiberglass hulls. In between the whimsy, however, is the essence of centuries of seafaring experience distilled into a concise reference for sailors and powerboaters. There may be no substitute for a lifetime of experience, but this book is the next best thing. It should be kept at the navigation station and on every boat.
Inside you will find information that is otherwise scattered through dozens of volumes. If you can't find what you want quickly from the table of contents, there's an exhaustive subject index. If you need more precise data than a rule of thumb can provide, you may very well find it among the 16 appendix tables, which are also indexed.
You'll find rules of thumb for:
- Changing a boat's name
- Towing the safest way
- Burial at sea
- Preventing wood rot
- Hull thickness
- Anchoring rights
- Jib size
- Curing mast vibration
- Time taken for boat tasks
- Survival rations
And a lot more: open it up and get lost in the sage advice and witty wisdom that will make you long for the sea.
"The perfect, practical gift to give or receive." -- The Ensign
". . . reads like a lively conversation with a friendly, seasoned pro." -- Lakeland Boating
5. The Total Boating Manual
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If you spend some serious time (or want to start spending serious time) on the water, this is the book you need. Whether youre actively chasing trophies in a bass boat, or prefer a lazy afternoon in a pontoon, the Total Boating Manual has everything for the active, passive, new or old boater.With high-quality design, intricate detail, and a durable flexicoverthis manual is the perfect gift!Boating magazine is the destination for powerboat information, whether your goal is competitive deep sea fishing or soaking up rays on the lake. Month after month, year after year, the magazine provides readers with unbiased and well-researched reviews and tips on boating gear, open-water techniques, repair and maintenance, and more. The Total Boating Manual pools all the knowledge from the experts at Boating to bring you the most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to boating of all sorts.
Find the perfect boat: New or used, speedboat to bass rig, how to narrow down your search, get the most bang for your buck, and find the perfect boat for you. Special content on buying a used boat, how to tell if a fixer-upper is worth it, and upgrading your existing boat to the craft of your dreams.
Get the gear: From essential electronics to basic aftermarket equipment, to trailers and accessories, weve got you covered. Do you really need a fish-finder? How do tow chains work? Whats the best GPS for open water? Its all here.
Water Safety: What you need for the everyday excursions to serious deep-sea sport fishing, find all the safety tips and techniques you need to stay safe out there.
Insider Hints: Best practices in piloting a boat, essentials of seamanship, all the knots youll ever need, how to back up a trailer in a dangerously tight spot, and much more.
DIY Tricks: From DIY repairs to time (and money) saving tips - get all the insider info straight from the experts.
Pick up your copy of the Total Boating Manual to brush up on old techniques, learn some new things and maximize your time on the water. For the novice and the avid amateur boater alike, theres no better resource.
6. Coastal Cruising Under Power: How to Buy, Equip, Operate, and Maintain Your Boat
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Coastal Cruising Under Power is your ultimate companion for exploring the coastal waters of North America with confidence in your powerboat. This beautifully illustrated guide provides countless tips on anchoring, piloting, weather, and more, along with in-depth, step-by-step instructions on numerous specific skills and techniques.
7. Boating Skills and Seamanship
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Learn the essentials of seamanship from one of the world's premier boating organizations. Developed and refined through 40 years of Coast Guard Auxiliary training courses, Boating Skills and Seamanship is your perfect introduction to recreational boating's fundamentals. Great for beginning and intermediate powerboaters alike, it offers you the basics of choosing, equipping, and handling a small to midsize powerboat. This edition of the Coast Guard Auxiliary's classic boating skills manual will answer all your questions on: *Selecting the right boat--whether a 10-foot skiff or a 35-foot cruiser *Essential equipment, both required and recommended *The latest electronic navigation *Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) and private communication services, e.g., SPOT devices and others *Stability and safe loading *Boat handling and seamanship on coastal and inland waters Trailering a boat *Navigation and the rules of the nautical road And much more! Approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), with chapter review questions and answers, Boating Skills and Seamanship is the ideal study and reference guide for anyone taking a state boating license exam or seeking better boating skills and knowledge.8. Boating, The Boater's Journal
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Easy To Fill-In, Prompted FormatPrinted On Recycled Paper with Soy-Based Ink
Dimensions: 7.5" x 9", Page Count: 200
Spiral Bound, Hard Cover
Perfect Gift Idea! SPECIAL SUMMER PRICE!!!
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Help remember all of life's journeys with this easy to fill-in format. Each of our journals are complete with thoughtful prompts true to the Journals Unlimited style. Boating, The Boater's Journal features prompts including; Weather Conditions, My Crew, Docking Fees, People/Boats I met, What I enjoyed most, Places to remember, and Special purchases. The backside of every page is lined for special notes and memories you'll never want to forget. Also a great maintenance tool! Life is an adventure, Write it Down & treasure the memory forever.9. The Great Loop Experience - From Concept to Completion: A Practical Guide for Planning, Preparing and Executing Your Great Loop Adventure
