Boating 11

Turn a run-down fiberglass boat into a first-class yacht Since it first appeared in 1991, Don Casey’s This Old Boat has helped tens of thousands of sailors refurbish older fiberglass boats and has b……続きを見る

Although books on strip building canoes abound, this is among the first to adapt the technique to crafting attractive, functional kayaks. Using high-quality, computer-generated illustrations and pho……続きを見る

The modern cruising catamaran has arrived The arguments are over and the verdict is in--cruising catamarans comprise a rapidly growing percentage of the cruising fleet worldwide. Their advantages of……続きを見る

Step-by-step color photo guidance for repairing and renewing fiberglass boats If you don't have the experience of working with fiberglass, any repairs to your boat must be done by high-cost professi……続きを見る

Authoritative, practical, and hands-on information on reading and relying on electronic and paper nautical charts The classic How to Read a Nautical Chart explains every aspect of electronic and pap……続きを見る

The most comprehensive and helpful guide ever written for selecting and equipping a cruising sailboat Whether you’re a coastal or offshore cruiser, you’ll find your most pressing concerns treated wi……続きを見る

The learn-to-sail book for when you are in a hurry to gain your sea legs At the Offshore Sailing School, the Colgates havetaught more than 100,000 adults how to sail. Now theyare making their proven……続きを見る

The first edition of Outboard Engines set the standard for a clear, easy-to-follow primer on engine basics, troubleshooting, care, and repair. This new edition, significantly expanded, brings the su……続きを見る

Get the latest boatbuilding tips from this updated classic Since its first publication in 1970, Boatbuilding Manual has become the standard reference in boatbuilding and boat design schools, in the ……続きを見る

Learn the Ins and Outs of Building Lapstrake, Carvel, Stitch-and-Glue, Strip-Planked, and Other Wooden Boats Whether you are contemplating your first-ever boatbuilding project or trying to decide wh……続きを見る

The first comprehensive book on stripbuilding almost any type of small boat Strip-planking is a popular method of amateur boat construction, but until now there has never been a book that showed how……続きを見る

Understand, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade your boat’s electrical systems Frustrated by the high cost of basic electrical work but nervous about tackling such projects yourself? Get sound advice ……続きを見る

“Anyone who contemplates any onboard do-it-yourself work should have this book at his or her elbow.”--Cruising World “This book reduces a boat to its most rudimentary parts in simple drawings and cl……続きを見る

“Belongs in the bookshelf of every cruising vessel.”ーBlue Water Sailing “If you are serious about that extended voyage, read The Voyager’s Handbook.”ーSailing “Every now and then a new voice emerge……続きを見る

This densely illustrated, hands-on guide to diesel engine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair renders its subject more user-friendly than ever before. Finally, boatowners who grew up with gas e……続きを見る

"It takes thousands of hours of sailing to get the kind of knowledge contained in this book." -- from the Foreword by Bruce Schwab The ONLY bible for how to sail your boat fast, safe, and alone Solo……続きを見る

Getting breakfast, lunch and dinner from tins quickly becomes boring, but it is relatively easy to prepare and cook interesting, varied and delicious meals with the minimum of space, equipment and –……続きを見る

This bestselling pocket-sized racing rules book is unique in covering the rules by race situation. It explains the rules affecting each part of the race course, from the start line, round the marks ……続きを見る

Day Skipper for Sail and Power is a major reference book for anyone following the RYA Day Skipper course. Brought thoroughly up-to-date with new developments and covering all the theory and practica……続きを見る

From a well-known model builder, here are hints, tips, and techniques gallre. Roth covers the history of ships and model-ship building; discusses plans, sizes, conversions, and methods of constructi……続きを見る

In the spirit of Up the Lake and Beyond the Main, join the author for quad adventures to destinations on Powell Lake only accessible by boat. Unique places where all-terrain vehicles explore logging……続きを見る

A book explaining the hydrodynamics behind surfboard fin design using pictures instead of math. Surfboard fin design for the layman.続きを見る

Der Autor selbst fragt sich: Was muss man für ein Mensch sein, um in acht bis zwölf Tagen 5000 Kilometer auf dem Rad quer durch einen Kontinent zu fahren? Wie geht man als Sportler mit herben Nieder……続きを見る

Coastal British Columbia from Jervis Inlet to Desolation Sound serves as the backdrop for stories of boating in the Strait of Georgia and the islands to the north. Tales from remote areas of Canada ……続きを見る

Reeds Introductions: Physics Wave Concepts for Marine Engineering Applications covers the fundamental theoretical maritime physics concepts which underpin electromagnetic wave and sonar principles a……続きを見る

The 13th edition of this bestselling book is proof of the success of Mary Blewitt's concise and clear style in explaining a particularly difficult skill, and it has been the bible for many generatio……続きを見る

Rogue waves remain something of a mystery. Long believed to be a myth or an exaggeration, they haven't been the subject of any kind of serious in-depth research - until now. This book makes rigorous……続きを見る

The Farrell name is respected all along the British Columbia coast. Barrie’s father, Allen Farrell, was a much loved eccentric who created offshore sailing vessels from beachcombed lumber using only……続きを見る

After three decades of hard work Carola and Elmar, her husband and captain, are about to fulfil their lifelong dream: To sail south on Ashanti, their CS 36T sailboat. Despite their misgivings of aba……続きを見る

This vintage book is a complete guide to the ports and harbours of England, with information on notable locations and landmarks, history, and how to enter; as well as practical hints on living in, c……続きを見る