{"product_id":"motor-boating-basics-9781399410892","title":"Motor Boating Basics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMotor Boating Basics \u003c\/i\u003eis the ultimate collection of visually clear and straightforward how-to' guides on all aspects of motor boat handling and ownership, designed to make motor boating as accessible as possible for even the newest enthusiasts.\u003c\/b\u003e Each chapter follows the same helpful format covering a topic, with an introduction followed by six simple, illustrated steps to show you exactly what you need to do at each stage of the process.This book is an ideal introduction to motor boat ownership, driving and maintenance, and covers topics on:- Essential skills- Boat maintenance- Navigation- Berthing- Boat handlingBy breaking everything down into easy to follow steps, even the most inexperienced boater can master new skills quickly, and old hands will find something new in the useful hints and tips added by the author, \u003ci\u003eMotor Boat and Yachting \u003c\/i\u003emagazine's Jon Mendez.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssential skills\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eHow to:\u003c\/i\u003e Use the right knot Lasso a cleat Coil mooring lines Tie up your boat Use a lifejacket properly License and use a vhf radio Set your anchor Anchor safely Retrieve a man overboard Pick up a mooring buoy Pick up a mooring buoy solo Use a lock  \u003cb\u003eBoat maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eHow to:\u003c\/i\u003e Antifoul a boat Polish a boat Change anodes on an outdrive Clean teak Replace fuel filters  \u003cb\u003eNavigation\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eHow to:\u003c\/i\u003e Set up your chartplotter Create a route on a plotter Follow a route on your plotter Use pilotage Set up a radar  \u003cb\u003eBoat handling\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eHow to:\u003c\/i\u003e Hold your boat steady Turn in a tight space Turn a single-engined boat in a tight space Turn a twin-engined boat using only one engine Berth a twin-engined boat using only one engine Move a boat sideways Ferry glide Use prop walk to your advantage Drive to windward Drive downwind Drive in a beam sea Throttle and trim your engine Make fast turns safely Drive in rough water Drive an IPS boat better  \u003cb\u003eBerthing\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eHow to:\u003c\/i\u003e Leave a dock Berth in windy conditions Leave a windy berth Berth single-handed Leave a berth solo Back into a berth in a single-engined boat Come alongside in a single-engined boat Back into a berth Dock a single shaftdrive boat Use a bow thruster effectively Leave a berth in a single-engined boat Berth an IPS boat Tie up a big boat Raft up to another boat Use pile moorings","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866652062039,"sku":"9781399410892","price":17.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781399410892.jpg?v=1722279652","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/motor-boating-basics-9781399410892","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}