 Although there are many titles available today on the subject of marine inspections, the one presented to your attention is actually the only book directly linked to the practical work of ship surveying. The content is absolutely practical and full of images and detailed procedures which, when used together with the check sheets provided by the author, will make this volume an excellent and perfectly handy tool for the yacht and boat owners willing to find out the actual condition of their craft without asking someone else for assistance.
You will get to know how to assess the defects commonly found on board vessels of smaller size; understand their severity and possible consequences. The volume will guide you step by step through the entire process of surveying, covering everything – hull and machinery items, rigging, outfitting etc.
It is a very valuable study and reference source for the students and even qualified inspectors, owing to the concise and methodical approach making the book very readable and instructions so easy to follow. Note that even the report writing techniques have been covered, meaning that you can do the yacht survey as the third-party specialist and provide the owners with the professionally looking report.
 The title by Don Casey, the author of the Sailboat Refinishing and This Old Boat titles, deserves special attention due to the amount of the useful and practical information it provides to the boat owners. Full of clear explanations of the different electrics related topic, and clear images illustrating same, the volume will be of great help to the people willing to know how the equipment should be installed, connected, operated and maintained on the boat.
The coverage includes the entire electrical system of the craft. The volume is considered one of the must-have ones on the shelf of any boat owners, forming an integral part of his or her library. One could treat the title as a perfect intro and dictionary to the subject of the marine electric wiring. It contains everything, from theory and terminology to the practical tips, particularly valued by the sailors, and will let you know much more than you ever knew about the electricity on your sailboat.
Note that it will be even more liked by the people preferring the do-it-yourself style, due to the step by step instructions and clear explanations of any topic. In fact, the author wrote it not only for the sailboat owners, but also keeping in mind all other boat types, so there is no limitation as such at all.
 This nice title by Elbert Maloney was prepared to serve as a handy reference volume containing all essential information for the owners of the boats of any size and type. Here is the third release, significantly revised and updated, and covering the basic boating procedures that, when duly followed, will significantly contribute in the safety of the people on board.
One of the most important additions is the inclusion of the numerous internet resources where the boaters will easily find the info specific to their particular boat or region, as well as the applicable requirements, charts etc. The materials contained in the publication have been arranged in fourteen sections, starting with the one about emergency situations, such as the fires on board, MOB, distress signal, flooding, grounding, and others. Then, the readers will proceed to the section providing all necessary safety precautions.
The section on seamanship contains the navigation rules and lights/day shapes, signals, anchoring procedures and much other useful info. In the aid to navigation section you will get to know about the buoyage systems and beacons, while the section devoted to the charts, as implied by the name, will cover the essentials of charting including the e-charts. The rest of the volume is dealing with such important areas as the piloting, life on board, weather and tides, technical maintenance of the boat, regulatory framework, communication etc.
 The present Guide has been released by The Trailer Boats magazine and tells us about the basic and most effectively tow, launch, retrieve and store your boat. The book starts with the introduction parts (providing some very basic induction) followed by some useful and practical advices on how to choose the right vehicle for yourself, since this step is extremely important.
The titles of the other parts are as follows - trailer hitches - choosing and equipping your trailer - the art of towing - launching and retrieving your boat - trailering sailboats - maintenance. Two appendices at the last part of the book address the suppliers and resources for trailering laws in USA and Canada. Of course, the day when you become a boat owner can definitely be one of the most exciting and gratifying days in your life since the boats give people the well-being and a sense of freedom and do that in a was that very few other possessions can do.
They enable people to escape from the pressure we experience every day. However, owning a boat is not only feeling well and joy - you will have to take some new responsibilities and sometimes have to make quite tough decisions. This is what this book is intended to help you with...
 According to the numerous reviews submitted by the readers form different parts of the world, the present volume is one of the best handbooks for the boat lovers, since it provides lots of useful information and is full of the practical tips that will be of great use. The whole practical experience of the author is reflected in the pages of this perfect work.
The information contained in the volume will help boaters no matter the technical skills that they possess. The ultimate intention of the author was to present them with the tips that would ease the day-to-day activities. That is why he shared his experience, covering virtually all aspects of boatkeeping.
For example, you will get to know how to set up, organize and stock your galley prior to commencement of any voyage. There are good tips related to the fishing as well as growing the herbs. The cleaning is paid serious attention together with the maintenance of the machinery and electrical installation and equipment of your boat.
In addition to that, the volume well tell you so much about the anchoring and mooring operations, dealing with the water and food, painting and varnishing, docking activities – as you can see, every single aspect has been addressed in detail.
 Do not miss your chance to get one of the best volumes on restoration of the boats available today. Written by the recognized expert in the field, the publication provides wealth of useful information, covering literally all areas of boat restoration. That is truth – there is no area missed.
The author starts with the list of jobs, and the first activity to complete is preparation of the job inventory laying ahead the boat owner. Of course, proper understanding of the work scope will help in preparing a good plan which, when duly followed, will eventually bring beautiful results of the whole restoration process. All jobs related to the hull of the boat are explained in detail, including, but not limited, to the deck repairs, bottom works, using the epoxy, etc.
The machinery part of the boat has been paid due attention – here the readers will find everything they need to know about the engines and electrical installations; note that auxiliary arrangements, such as the refrigerating installations, have also been addressed. Being one of the most important things to consider, the boat steering system is discussed in a separate chapter. Same approach is applied to the waste management, considering the potential impact of marine pollution.
 This volume has proven to be essential to every large motorboat and yacht having a diesel engine installed on board. The publication is intended to explain readers how to avoid the problems and perform proper troubleshooting and repair of the engines following the established safe techniques.
This book shall be on board of every diesel-driven boat and yacht. It is nicely illustrated with more than four hundred images and data diagrams. According to the numerous reviews left by the readers all over the world, this is the best diesel engine maintenance manual designed specifically for yachts and boats and presenting all required information in a manner that makes the text understandable not only to the professional marine engineer but also to the typical boater or yachting enthusiast.
All of the readers do recommend this volume and consider it a must-have publication. Among the topics covered in the pages of this book there are the working principle of the diesel engines, tips on choosing the propellers, engine electrics issues, instructions on getting the best of the diesel engine and how to conduct the fault finding; the readers will also know how to lay-up their vessels for out-of-season period and maintain the engine during that time. /span>
 Sorensens Guide to Powerboats is intended as an aid for the prospective boat buyer and as a reference for the boatowner as well as the boating industry professional. The book is organized in two main sections: Part 1 explains powerboat design, construction, and performance. It has been updated to address advances in boat design and manufacturing, especially the discussions pertaining to propulsion systems (chapter 8). Part 2 surveys the market, describing specific boats in 27 different categories (e.g., pontoon boats, coastal fishing boats, and express cruisers).
A clear understanding of how a boat is designed and manufactured is critical to a buyer's ability to select the right boat. For example, if you understand why a pontoon boat is designed and manufactured the way it is, you will also understand why it would make an extremely poor choice as an offshore fishing boat. Because not all such comparisons are so obvious, part 1 explains the not-so-apparent differences between various hull configurations, materials and methods of construction, power plant options, bridge design choices, deck outfitting, interior accommodations, and other factors that determine a boat's suitability for its intended purpose.
With a working knowledge of these subjects as you shop for a boat, you will understand the reasons behind the manufacturer's choices in design and construction, and you'll be better able to determine how well that particular boat suits your needs. If you are already a boatowner, you will gain a deeper understanding of your boat's strengths and shortcomings.
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