Powerboating Companion
Published on 1. May 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
24 pages
978-0-470-06174-9 (ISBN)
Description
The definitive 'at a glance' guide to powerboating - in Fernhurst's popular Companion series A powerboat is a craft that incorporates an engine. (about 90% of all boats) This book is the definitive small version of Peter White's Powerboating - The RIB and Sportsboat Handbook. (11,000 copies sold to date - Sept 06) It features the essential basic information and is a great revision aid. This clear, fully illustrated guide features:* Coverage of RIBs (rigid inflatable boats). 14,000 new RIBs launched in the UK alone every year** Launching* Knots* Speed* Essential manoeuvres such as man-overboard, mooring and anchoring
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Fernhurst Books Limited
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
col. Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 219 mm
Width: 81 mm
Thickness: 63 mm
Weight
60 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-06174-9 (9780470061749)
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Other editions
New editions
Book
03/2019
2nd Edition
Fernhurst Books Limited
€13.50
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Content
Pre-start checks Weather Tides Navigation Launch and Recovery Manoeuvring Stopping, picking up a buoy and leaving Jetty High Speed Knots VHF Man Overboard Troubleshooting Anchoring Buoyage and Rules, Night Getting help, distress and towing First Aid on the Water Radio Distress