Category Archives: Boating

RYA VHF Radio Including GMDSS

Posted on February 26, 2009 by singleton
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Boat Interior Construction

Posted on February 26, 2009 by singleton

Boat Interior Construction is a bestselling guide to do-it-yourself interior boat building. This book will be extremely useful for those owners not completely happy with the layout of their production boat or who want to fit out a new or … Continue reading →

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This Old Boat, Second Edition: Completely Revised and Expanded

Posted on February 25, 2009 by singleton

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 become a revered classic among boat rehabbers.This … Continue reading →

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The Complete Yachtmaster: Sailing, Seamanship and Navigation for the Modern Yacht Skipper

Posted on February 26, 2008 by singleton

The Complete Yachtmaster has been a bestseller since first publication and has established itself as the standard reference for Yachtmaster students as well as skippers of all levels of experience. In this fully revised sixth edition, Tom Cunliffe brings together … Continue reading →

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RYA Sea Survival Handbook

Posted on February 26, 2008 by singleton
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Slocum’s Sailing Alone Around the World (bargain edition typeset for the Kindle)

Posted on February 26, 2008 by singleton

A Nova Scotian rebuilds an old oyster boat and sails around the world in the seminal work for singlehanded sailors. Slocum was the first man to circumnavigate singlehanded.

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Boat Mechanical Systems Handbook: How to Design, Install, and Recognize Proper Systems in Boats

Posted on February 25, 2008 by singleton

The First Ever Guide for Optimizing Boat Systems This guide is invaluable for anyone designing or installing mechanical systems on a new boat, retrofitting an existing boat, or evaluating a boat’s operating condition. Writing for designers, builders, owners, buyers, mechanics, … Continue reading →

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The Art of Boat Names: Inspiring Ideas for Names and Designs

Posted on February 25, 2008 by singleton

Shouldn’t your boat’s name look as distinctive as your boat? A well-chosen and well-designed name on a transom or topsides is the finishing touch and creates the ultimate first impression for any boat. Your boat’s name is the single most … Continue reading →

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Outboard Engines: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair, Second Edition

Posted on February 25, 2008 by singleton

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 subject up to date, with full coverage of the new four-stroke engines, … Continue reading →

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Practical Navigation for the Modern Boat Owner (Wiley Nautical)

Posted on February 25, 2008 by singleton

The complete navigation reference for beginners and experts including electronic simulators for GPS, chartplotting, radar and AIS. The modern sailor needs a back up plan if the electrics on board fail, and Pat Manley delivers the tools to make this … Continue reading →

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