Boatowner's Handbook: Reference Data for Maintenance, Repair, Navigation, and Seamanship
Published on 16. June 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-07-136135-4 (ISBN)
Description
A quick-reference data bank and handbook intended for on-board use. It presents thousands of practical facts, figures and time-saving tips, navigation lights, rigging a boat, provisioning for a cruise, sizing a propeller, choosing a dinghy, sizing oars, piloting, and more.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Illustrations
125 illustrations, index
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 180 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
343 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-136135-4 (9780071361354)
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Person
John Vigor (Bellingham, WA), a journalist for 35 years and former managing editor of Sea Magazine, has sailed more than 15,000 ocean miles. He is the author of The Practical Mariners Book of Knowledge (IM, 1994).
Content
PrefaceDinghiesDeck GearElectrical SystemsEnginesPropellersFiberglassWood for BoatsFastenersBoatbuilding MetalsThe GalleyFood and WaterPaintsFillers, Cements, & Fairing CompoundsSealants and GluesPlumbingSails and Helm BalanceSpars and RiggingCodes and SignalsNavigation and SeamanshipWeatherSafetyTables and FormulasConversion FactorsSources of Replacement GearBoating OrganizationsIndexAbout the Author