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OverviewPowerboats are fast, fun and exhilarating. The sensation of speed as you skim across the water, the sun, the spray and the sea air combine to make it an unforgettable experience, but the powerboat must be handled with care and treated with respect. This is the ideal guide for anyone thinking about going afloat in any powered craft up to 30 ft long, whether you're a beginner needing an introduction or an expert seeking a refresher. Bursting with over 300 photographs and illustrations, this is your perfect companion for having fun and staying safe on the water. Arm yourself with this book, a boat and a trailer and get out there and start exploring. AUTHOR: Peter White is the author of Outboard Trouble Shooter and the Powerboat Companion. He is the principal of Seafever training and leads Honda's powerboating training. Peter is a member of the Academy of Experts and an Associate Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation. 144 colour photos, 234 diagrams Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter WhitePublisher: Fernhurst Books Limited Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc Edition: 3rd edition Dimensions: Width: 17.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 20.90cm Weight: 0.418kg ISBN: 9780470697283ISBN 10: 0470697288 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 07 August 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction. Who is this book for? Introducing the author. 1 Quick-start guide. 2 Which boat? 3 Which engine and trailer? 4 Getting afloat. 5 Launching. 6 Starting out. 7 Very small boats. 8 Mooring. 9 Life begins at 25 (knots). 10 Man overboard. 11 Charts and buoyage. 12 Tides. 13 First aid. 14 Engine and trailer troubleshooting. 15 Get knotted 16 Rule of the road. 17 Anchors. 18 Towing. 19 Waterskiing. 20 Recovery and the road. Acknowledgements.ReviewsThroughout, the explanations are clear and concise and the colour pics and graphics make it not only very useful, but a pleasure to read. (Sailing, May 2007) ...required reading (Powerboating) Throughout, the explanations are clear and concise and the colour pics and graphics make it not only very useful, but a pleasure to read. (Sailing) ...required reading (Powerboating) Author InformationPeter White is the author of Outboard Trouble Shooter and the Powerboat Companion . He is the principal of Seafever training and leads Honda's powerboating training. Peter is a member of the Academy of Experts and an Associate Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |