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Book Synopsis
Perfect for anyone going afloat in a powered craft up to 30 ft long. A brilliant introduction for beginners and a great refresher for those more experienced.

Trade Review
"Throughout, the explanations are clear and concise and the colour pics and graphics make it not only very useful, but a pleasure to read." (Sailing, May 2007) "...required reading" (Powerboating)

Table of Contents
Introduction. Who is this book for? Introducing the author. 1 Quick-start guide. 2 Which boat? 3 Which engine and trailer? 4 Getting afloat. 5 Launching. 6 Starting out. 7 Very small boats. 8 Mooring. 9 Life begins at 25 (knots). 10 Man overboard. 11 Charts and buoyage. 12 Tides. 13 First aid. 14 Engine and trailer troubleshooting. 15 Get knotted 16 Rule of the road. 17 Anchors. 18 Towing. 19 Waterskiing. 20 Recovery and the road. Acknowledgements.

Powerboating Third Edition The RIB and

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    A Paperback / softback by Peter White

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      Book details

      Publisher Fernhurst Books Limited
      Published 7 August 2009
      ISBN-13 9780470697283
      978-0470697283
      ISBN-10 0470697288
      Also in:
      Motor / power boating and cruising Sports training and coaching Navigation and seamanship

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Perfect for anyone going afloat in a powered craft up to 30 ft long. A brilliant introduction for beginners and a great refresher for those more experienced.

      Trade Review
      "Throughout, the explanations are clear and concise and the colour pics and graphics make it not only very useful, but a pleasure to read." (Sailing, May 2007) "...required reading" (Powerboating)

      Table of Contents
      Introduction. Who is this book for? Introducing the author. 1 Quick-start guide. 2 Which boat? 3 Which engine and trailer? 4 Getting afloat. 5 Launching. 6 Starting out. 7 Very small boats. 8 Mooring. 9 Life begins at 25 (knots). 10 Man overboard. 11 Charts and buoyage. 12 Tides. 13 First aid. 14 Engine and trailer troubleshooting. 15 Get knotted 16 Rule of the road. 17 Anchors. 18 Towing. 19 Waterskiing. 20 Recovery and the road. Acknowledgements.

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