The Total Boating Manual
311 Powerboat Essentials
Published on 5. November 2021
224 pages
978-1-68188-163-8 (ISBN)
Description
The comprehensive powerboating guide from the experts at
Boating magazine, with essential info on the latest boats and gear-plus expert tips and more.
Boating magazine is the destination for powerboat information, whether your goal is competitive deep sea fishing or soaking up rays on the lake. The Total Boating Manual draws on the knowledge and expertise of our writing staff to provide unbiased and well-researched reviews and tips on boating gear, open-water techniques, repair and maintenance, and more.
Find the perfect boat
New or used, speedboat to bass rig, you'll learn how to find the perfect boat for you and get the most bang for your buck. You'll also find insider tips on buying a used boat, how to tell if a fixer-upper is worth it, and upgrading your existing boat to the craft of your dreams.
Get the gear
From essential electronics to basic aftermarket equipment, to trailers and accessories, we've got you covered. Do you really need a fish-finder? How do tow chains work? What's the best GPS for open water? It's all here.
Water Safety
From everyday excursions to deep-sea sport fishing, safety is essential. Find all the safety tips and techniques you need to face any emergency on the water.
Insider Hints
Learn the best practices in piloting a boat, essentials of seamanship, all the knots you'll ever need, how to back up a trailer in a dangerously tight spot, and much more.
DIY Tricks
From DIY repairs to time (and money) saving tips - get all the insider info straight from the experts.
Boating magazine is the destination for powerboat information, whether your goal is competitive deep sea fishing or soaking up rays on the lake. The Total Boating Manual draws on the knowledge and expertise of our writing staff to provide unbiased and well-researched reviews and tips on boating gear, open-water techniques, repair and maintenance, and more.
Find the perfect boat
New or used, speedboat to bass rig, you'll learn how to find the perfect boat for you and get the most bang for your buck. You'll also find insider tips on buying a used boat, how to tell if a fixer-upper is worth it, and upgrading your existing boat to the craft of your dreams.
Get the gear
From essential electronics to basic aftermarket equipment, to trailers and accessories, we've got you covered. Do you really need a fish-finder? How do tow chains work? What's the best GPS for open water? It's all here.
Water Safety
From everyday excursions to deep-sea sport fishing, safety is essential. Find all the safety tips and techniques you need to face any emergency on the water.
Insider Hints
Learn the best practices in piloting a boat, essentials of seamanship, all the knots you'll ever need, how to back up a trailer in a dangerously tight spot, and much more.
DIY Tricks
From DIY repairs to time (and money) saving tips - get all the insider info straight from the experts.
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Kevin Falvey
Total Boating Manual
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Weldon Owen
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Kevin Falvey is the Editor-in-Chief of Boating magazine, where he's worked for 19 years. Additionally, he is a boat builder, former boatyard manager, tournament winning fishing-boat captain, and author of Falvey's Guide to Fishing Long Island. With a degree in Journalism from New York Institute of Technology, he resides on Eastern Long Island with his two daughters, where they live the boating life.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Contents
- Author Introduction
- TOOLS & GEAR
- 001 Identify the Best Boat for You
- 002 Know Your Options
- 003 Get Your Feet Wet
- 004 Study Up
- 005 Choose Between New and Used
- 006 Start Small(ish)
- 007 Study Boat Anatomy
- 008 Have a Peek at Your Propeller
- 009 Find the Best Boat Dealer
- 010 Look for Five Stars
- 011 Go to School
- 012 Know Your Materials
- 013 Understand Those Fibers
- 014 Call for Reinforcements
- 015 Work Your Cores
- 016 Keep It Together
- 017 Get Good Backup
- 018 Go with the Grain
- 019 Buy a Boat at Auction
- 020 Inspect the Goods
- 021 Buy a Used Boat
- 022 Check Out a New Boat
- 023 Go for a Ride
- 024 Buy the Right Boat Trailer
- 025 Treat Your Trailer Right
- 026 Take a Test Drive
- 027 Light Up with LEDs
- 028 Power Up
- 029 Hitch a Ride
- 030 Inspect Your Trailer
- 031 Protect Trailer Lights
- 032 Fend 'Em Off
- 033 Line Up
- 034 Get Knotty
- 035 Hang On
- 036 Be Safe
- 037 Float On
- 038 Inspect Life jackets
- 039 Stow Life Jackets
- 040 Check the Fit
- 041 Don't Get Shocked
- 042 Handle Engine Fires
- 043 Use a Fire Extinguisher
- 044 Be Fire Safe
- 045 Assemble a Ditch Bag
- 046 Dress for Safety Success
- 047 Pop Pills First
- 048 Light Up the Night
- 049 Be Battery Smart
- 050 Know the Numbers
- 051 Buy the Right Battery
- 052 Choose a Cell
- 053 Live Large
- 054 Boost Your Signal
- 055 Get Sound Information
- 056 Pick Up the Basics
- 057 Cut Out the Noise
- 058 Check Gear Dockside
- 059 Recognize a Rip-Off
- 060 Reset, Restore, or Reboot
- 061 Don't Lose Your Data
- 062 Know Your Installer
- 063 Understand VHF Radio
- 064 Check Your Connections
- 065 Confirm Your Reception
- 066 Don't Be That Guy
- 067 Speak the Lingo
- 068 Try Channel 9
- 069 Use Radar Right
- 070 Mark the Spot
- 071 Go On Guard
- 072 Plot a Course
- 073 Split the Screen
- 074 Find a Keeper
- 075 Stick to It
- 076 Get Straight On Your Transducers
- 077 Peak Your Transducer
- 078 Cover Up
- 079 Keep It Clean
- 080 Choose the Right Bimini Top
- 081 Install a Bimini Top
- 082 Stop Strap Buzz
- 083 Make It last
- 084 Boot Up
- 085 Bag Your Boots
- 086 Dress for Success
- 087 Wear the Right Outfit
- 088 See in Color
- 089 Get a Good Look
- 090 Stay Cool
- 091 Squelch Mal de Mer
- 092 Bug Out
- 093 Raid the Cupboards
- ON THE WATER
- 094 Back Up Safely
- 095 Cool Down
- 096 Launch Your Boat
- 097 Load Up
- 098 Keep It Slick
- 099 Don't Yank Your Chain
- 100 Avoid Mooring Mayhem
- 101 Slow Down
- 102 Take Command
- 103 Perfect Your Approach
- 104 Find Your Docking Zen
- 105 Get Pitch Perfect
- 106 Talk the Torque
- 107 Beam-To with One Engine
- 108 Double Up
- 109 Try Twin-Engine Stern Docking
- 110 Make Allies with the Elements
- 111 Heave a Dock Line
- 112 Build a Mooring
- 113 Take Command
- 114 Rig a Slip
- 115 Fly the Flag
- 116 Practice Good Manners
- 117 Follow the Leader
- 118 Be a Good Neighbor
- 119 Don't Be a Drag
- 120 Go in Slow
- 121 Anchor Politely
- 122 Calculate Swing Ratio
- 123 Swing Responsibly
- 124 Anchor From the Cockpit
- 125 Rig a Remote Anchor
- 126 Tie a Cleat Hitch
- 127 Avoid Hang-Ups
- 128 Break Free
- 129 Think About Compasses
- 130 Get Your Bearings
- 131 Give Yourself a Hand
- 132 Avoid a Collision
- 133 Leave a Tough Berth
- 134 Spring Yourself Free
- 135 Look Leeward
- 136 Take the Elevator
- 137 Watch the Traffic
- 138 Learn the Lights
- 139 Be Polite at Bridges
- 140 Ride Smooth in Head Seas
- 141 Be Safe in Low Visibility
- 142 Light the Mood
- 143 Have an Illuminating Experience
- 144 Light Up the Night
- 145 Take It Slow
- 146 Get Some Radar Love
- 147 Scope Things Out
- 148 Choose the Right Fishing Boat
- 149 Sleep On It
- 150 Get High
- 151 Add Rod Holders
- 152 Go It Alone
- 153 Get the Right Boat for Towing
- 154 Back It Up
- 155 Deck Out Your Tow Boat
- 156 Choose Your Weapon
- 157 Be Smart About Safety
- 158 Bring a Bung
- 159 Check for Cracks
- 160 Avoid Some Common Errors
- 161 Look Out for Lightning
- 162 Avoid a Strike
- 163 Boat Safely in Cold Weather
- 164 Dress for Success
- 165 Radio for Help
- 166 Beat the Clock
- 167 Recognize Drowning
- 168 Prevent Drowning
- 169 Rescue a Man Overboard
- 170 Avoid that Sinking Feeling
- 171 Evade a Rocky Fate
- 172 Radio for Help
- 173 Survive a Capsized Boat
- 174 Sound the Alarm
- 175 Cap It Off
- 176 Be Fuel Safe
- 177 Watch That Flare
- 178 Know Your Colors
- 179 Stop the Clock
- 180 Protect Your Eyes
- 181 Make a Handy Estimate
- 182 Recruit a Kid or Two
- 183 Fit a Child's Jacket
- 184 Train Pets Before Boating
- 185 Choose a PFD for Your Dog
- 186 Prepare for Animal Passengers
- 187 Keep Pets Safe Onboard
- 188 Go Camping
- REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
- 189 Start the Season Right
- 190 Look for Trouble Spots
- 191 Sound Out Problems
- 192 Feel Your Way Around
- 193 Refresh Your Bottom
- 194 Mod Your Can
- 195 Get a Clean Start
- 196 Paint a New Boat
- 197 Clean Carefully
- 198 Wax Poetic
- 199 Compound Your Interest
- 200 Restore Your Shine
- 201 Fill a Hole
- 202 Prevent the Pox
- 203 Repair Gelcoat
- 204 Restore a Nonskid Deck
- 205 Try a Kiwi Trick
- 206 Get Extra Protection
- 207 Clean Teak on the Cheap
- 208 Go for the Gold
- 209 Comprehend Corrosion
- 210 Feed This Beast
- 211 Get Galvanized
- 212 Test Your Metal
- 213 Don't Take In Strays
- 214 Use a Multimeter
- 215 Choose the Best
- 216 Snap to it
- 217 Deal with Rivets
- 218 Patch a Hole
- 219 Replace Grommets
- 220 Care for a Bimini Top
- 221 Unstick Snaps and Zippers
- 222 Repair Canvas Snaps
- 223 Replace a Bungee
- 224 Repair a Seam
- 225 Care for Your Cover
- 226 Fix a Zipper
- 227 Take It to a Pro
- 228 Diagnose a Dead Engine
- 229 Install Spark Plugs
- 230 Keep Carbs Healthy
- 231 Ease Bolt Action
- 232 Keep Cables Slick
- 233 Lube and Go
- 234 Keep Cabin Air Fresh
- 235 Know the Answers
- 236 Take Charge
- 237 Speak Basic Battery
- 238 Visit the Terminal
- 239 Get the Drop on Voltage
- 240 Predict Failure
- 241 Improve Your Connection
- 242 Set Up an Automatic Charging Relay
- 243 Install a Marine Dual-Battery System
- 244 Keep It Together
- 245 Belt It Out
- 246 Light 'Em Up
- 247 Float Your Gear
- 248 Do a Midseason Check
- 249 Make a Hole Safely
- 250 Know the Risks
- 251 Drill, Baby, Drill
- 252 Seal the Deal
- 253 Bargain with Balsa
- 254 Put a Shower in the Cockpit
- 255 Check Your Head
- 256 Install a Rub Rail
- 257 Choose Your Material
- 258 Do the Math
- 259 Install Gunwale Rod Holders
- 260 Drain It Right
- 261 Choose the Right Rod Holders
- 262 Tow the Line
- 263 Back It Up
- 264 Bling Your Boat
- 265 Mount Your Tower
- 266 Tow Safely
- 267 Pop In some Pop-Up Cleats
- 268 Go Long
- 269 Install an Anchor Windlass
- 270 Mount Up
- 271 Make the Switch
- 272 Square Up
- 273 Construct an Anchor Rode
- 274 Pin Me
- 275 Mask It
- 276 Save Your Anchor
- 277 Get the Most from Your Boatyard
- 278 Prepare for Winter
- 279 Be Tarp Smart
- 280 Give Your Propulsion a Pre-Winter Checkup
- 281 Prepare Your Props
- 282 Seal It All Up
- 283 Inspect Pumps and Filters
- 284 Examine Every Connection
- 285 Block Your Trailer
- 286 Keep Your Trailer Happy
- 287 Stand Up for Your Boat
- 288 Don't Freeze Up
- 289 Purge Cooling Systems
- 290 Stabilize Your Fuel
- 291 Replace Old Oil
- 292 Check Batteries on Land
- 293 Keep Charged in the Water
- 294 Use a Meter
- 295 Know Your Engine Type
- 296 Maintain Your Cool
- 297 Fog Your Engine
- 298 Sweat the small stuff
- 299 Save Your Power
- 300 Winterize Your Sterndrive
- 301 Check 'Er Out
- 302 Drain Your Hose
- 303 Fill 'Er Up
- 304 Revitalize Your Lube Tube
- 305 Prop Up Your Shaft
- 306 Know the Color Code
- 307 Give In to Cabin Fever
- 308 Hold Your Charge
- 309 Fuel Yourself Up
- 310 Make it Snappy
- 311 Have One More Look
- Index
- Acknowledgments
- Copyright
