Motorboating

The "Helmsman Guides" series provides clear and highly illustrated information on all the most essential areas of owning and sailing a boat. With emphasis firmly on the practical and illustrated with detailed photographs and diagrams, the series should be of interest to the novice sailor. This book outlines the basics of owing, maintaining and using a motorboat. Topics covered include: choosing and buying a suitable boat, new or secondhand; assessment of the different types of boat and how they perform in the water; choosing and installing a power unit; installation and repair of the various parts and on-board equipment; navigation; general care and maintenance; and notes on emergency procedures and general safety at sea. There is also a chapter on planning and preparing for a cruise, which will of interest for anyone embarking on a first major trip. James Yates is a technical journalist and author, with a wide experience of yachting and boating on a variety of craft, both power and sail.