 Why to choose an outboard engine; The present and past of the outboards; European Union 2004 emission standard labelling; Distribution networks; Outboard engine anatomy; The power head, shaft, power leg; How the engine works; The two-stroke and four-stroke engine cycles; Scavenging; Four strokes or two?; The main parts of an outboard engines; Terminology used; Piston displacement, torque and compression ratio, HP, power/weight ratio; Number of cylinders in the outboard engine; Specific fuel consumption... and so many other topics relating to the maintenance and repair of the outboards. As it is the case with the most technical stuff on board the powerboat, the outboard engine is quite simple in use; however, should it happen to break, it immediately becomes very complex and obscure piece of machinery.
This book is intended to provide the boat owners with some guidance on the maintenance and repair of such engines. First of all, it goes without saying and discussion that the best way to prevent the engine from breaking down is the regular maintenance. It may seem quite tedious and time-consuming if you are not guided; however, with proper guidance, it is really easy and quick task. That is why this guidance book must be in the collection of every boater.
 As the title implies, this book is about the repair of boats and is intended to provide boatbuilders and boaters with truly comprehensive and detailed repair guidance. In fact, a good boat owner shall be a sort of combination of boatbuilder and sailmaker, boat mechanic and electrician, and even welder and plumber - of course, he or she shall also have good boat navigation skills.
Knowing all this is next to impossible, and all boat owners have to call experts to assist them with one task or another. The present volume aims to empower all interested boat owners with the required technical knowledge enabling them to fix the damages occurring to their boats and eventually reduce the demand for the external help. The reader will find useful and easy-to-read information about the fundamental tool skills, they will get valuable advice relating to the essential spares and get to know how to set up their personal workshop.
Using the information contained in the book they will even be able to survey their boats on their own. This, in turn, will eliminate additional expenses and let them save some money. Starting with the essential repair skills, the content of the volume proceeds to the boat hull and deck repairs, wooden, steel and ferro-cement repair works, domestic repairs, general mechanics and repairs to the electrical equipment and systems including navigation part, engine repairs, sailboat and motorboat repairs, outboard and dinghy boat repairs. The glossary is also there to check the terminology.
 This is one of the best books about the boats available today. It will tell you everything you need to know about the choosing the right boat and equipping it properly. Due attention was paid by the author to the boat security as well as the survive and escape techniques. According to the numerous reviews provided by the readers, the title is the best one for the newcomers to the world of boating, but will still be very useful for the professional and experienced sailors.
The invaluable advice of the author on choosing the boat will be very helpful when the time comes to make a choice. The list of the crucial supplies has been provided for the ready reference together with the plans of the different possible disaster scenarios. The author has provided the explanations of the most frequently used terms and gave the instructions on how the weather forecasting instruments should be used.
In fact we can say that the publication will provide you with all you need to survive. The huge practical seagoing experience of the author is reflected in the volume, adding to its usefulness. The examples of the most popular sailboats, power boats and motorsailers are also provided in the appendix section of the publication.
 The publication is dealing with the refrigeration installations on board modern boats. The world famous Nigel Calder explains how the amenities of the efficient refrigeration installation can be acquired by the sailors. It is very important to properly balance the high cooling capacity of the refrigeration system with the lowest consumption of the energy.
The author describes the working principles of every component of the system in a clear and logical manner. You will get to know how to keep the system in working order and use if at the highest level of efficiency and economy. Also, you will be prepared to deal with the maintenance and minor repairs of the systems. Since the subject systems are normally very expensive, careful attention shall be paid to their operation and maintenance.
Here, the readers will find all the information they need in order to design and subsequently build a custom refrigeration installation costing significantly less than any off-shelf one. Following the tips given by the author, the boat owners will be enabled to keep the installation running efficiently for years and will avoid wasting their money for the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
 This one is a real treasure for the owners of the boats since they will find everything they need to know about the corrosion that may affect the boat hulls. The explanations provided by the author have been appreciated by the boat owners in many countries of the world; by following the advice and instructions in the pages of this volume, they managed to fight against the metal deterioration and prevent their boats from corrosion.
The problem of corrosion is known to all boaters and is treated as one of the most serious dangers they can experience, and it is quite common and even unavoidable due to all factors, such as the salt water, chemicals and moisture, being present when you sail, and creating a combination eventually attacking the metal hull. All types of corrosion have been addressed, including the galvanic, electrolytic corrosion and also electrochemical one.
This is definitely the most complete volume on the subject of those available today. The readers will know how to protect their boats from corrosion, be able to recognize the signs of corrosion and cure it at the very beginning. In addition, the effect that the corrosion has on the propulsion and electrical systems of the boat have been dealt with in detail.
 This compact booklet will be of practical use to the people willing to become a boat owner and in need for the professional advice on choosing the proper used boat. There are so many values that can be found in the used boats, including but not limited to their affordability, good construction, and seaworthiness. However, you shall be smart and prepared enough to buy a good boat well maintained by the previous owner.
The document will help you with determining the type of the boat that would fit your interests, and better understand all procedures to be followed when purchasing a boat. Some essential information is provided on the boat anatomy, marine insurance, boat loan, associated contracts and agreements, etc. apart from the finance, the booklet also covers the technical aspects, such as surveying your boat in order to find out the real condition of the hull and machinery, as well as the safety, which is the most important.
In short, we would definitely recommend you to go through the content of this book before you make your first step toward becoming the owner of the used boat. Having duly prepared and aware of all questionable areas will enable you to choose a good one and enjoy owning a boat for the many years to come.
 This is one of the best volumes available today on the lofting. It will be of particular use for the people who are already in possession of the set of standard volumes on boat construction and are searching for the additional information about the lofting. First of all, we want to note that the authors of the book covered virtually all important aspects so there will be no need for any other books.
All explanations are very clear. According to the author, lofting itself is a sort of an art and even magic. Put simply, it is a process of making a series of the full-scale boat drawings allowing accurate and successful building at the yard or by you. One of the objectives of the volume was to encourage the readers to start lofting, and this can be done through setting the techniques applicable to all boats.
The size of the boat should not play the major role since the techniques and skills applies should be more or less same; only the sizes of the finished boats would differ. Go through all chapters of the book very carefully if you are really interested in boatbuilding. The information and instructions contained in the volume will help you when you finally decide to start the process – you will be prepared to conduct the proper lofting.
 This book was written by the widely recognized and respected expert in the field of marine engineering and electrical systems. The author spent significant part of his carrier working in the offshore sector. And here is one of his volumes belonging to the famous and popular Understanding series. Written in a traditionally concise and clear way, it will let the readers easily understand the basics of marine engineering as applied to the boats.
Needless to say that the average boat owner is not that interested in the details of the engine construction but should rather be aware of the main parts and working principles. The book opens with the introductory chapter on the basic diesel theory where the reader will get to know the ABC of the engines; then, the author proceeds with the explanations of the fuel, cooling, lubricating, air and exhaust systems which are the integral part of thy engine arrangement.
The operation and technical maintenance of the engine are covered within a separate chapter. The three last chapters are dealing with the engine troubleshooting, and starting and instrumentation systems. The newcomers to the world of boat owning and marine engineering will definitely find this title useful and will greatly benefit from the information presented.
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