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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Boating and Sailing (2nd Edition)


Year: 2002
Language: english
Author: Frank Sargeant
Genre: Technical book
Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc.
Edition: second
ISBN: 0028643542
Format: PDF
Quality: eBook
Pages count: 408
Description: Here is an excellent overview of both power boating and sailing that focuses on the techniques shared by both. Solid material any boater will need to know on buying a boat and the cost of ownership, marine power and motors, technology and weather, safety, navigation, and boat handling—as well as expanded coverage on sailing and a brand new chapter on personal watercraft—this is the only boating book to own.

Contents

Contents at a Glance
Part 1: Getting Started in Boating 1
1 Welcome to the Wet and Wonderful World of Boating! 3
Which boat is the one for you?
2 Power to the People—Marine Engines 21
The ins and outs of outboards, inboards, and stern drives.
3 Picking a Proper Prop 37
Propeller pitch, diameter, and performance.
4 It Follows You Anywhere—Trailering Your Boat 51
The right trailer for your boat—and how to tow it.
Part 2: The Basics of Operation 69
5 Getting Underway for the First Time 71
Leaving the dock, fueling up, and trimming your boat.
6 The Art and Science of Docking 85
Handling your boat in close quarters.
7 People Management and Safety Aboard 99
Keeping your crew happy and healthy.
8 Anchors Aweigh! Making Your Boat Stay Put 113
Selecting and using the proper anchor for your boat.
9 Nautical Knots 129
Learning a few old favorites very well.
10 Paddle Power: Canoes, Kayaks, and Rowboats 143
Be your own motor in these lightweight rigs.
Part 3: Getting from Point A to Point B: Marine Navigation 157
11 Nautical Road Maps: Marine Charts 159
Where to find ’em and how to use ’em.
12 Rules of the Marine Road 171
Learn these and you’ll never have traffic problems.
13 Tools and Tricks of Navigation 183
Understanding the compass and electronic navigation.
14 Nautical Radio Gear and Procedures and Your First
Longer Cruise 195
Marine communications and dead reckoning on your
first voyage.
Part 4: Nature’s Triple Play: Wind, Weather, and Tides 207
15 Weather You Like It or Not 209
Choosing and using forecasts and learning nature’s
weather predictors.
16 Mastering the Tides 221
Play the tides by the day and by the season.
Part 5: Staying Safe Afloat 233
17 Gearing Up for Safety 235
The right stuff for safety afloat.
18 The Best Defense Is Common Sense 247
Think twice, act once—and always file a float plan.
19 Common Emergencies (If There Are Such Things) 257
Dealing with those rare tense moments afloat.
Part 6: Boating Maintenance 269
20 The Well-Equipped Nautical Toolbox 271
These tools can save you big money and keep your boat running
smoothly.
21 Keeping Your Boat Shipshape 283
A clean boat runs better—really!
22 Keeping Your Engine Happy 295
Motor maintenance and making common repairs afloat.
Part 7: Sailing, Sailing … 307
23 How to Tell the Main from the Jib: A Sailor’s Vocabulary 309
Learning the language of sail-power.
24 Types of Sailboats 321
Sailboards to sailing yachts, and the sails that move them.
25 The Mechanics of Sailing 333
Why sailboats sail, and how to make your first trip.
26 Handling Your Sailboat 341
Maneuvering under sail, plus how to deal with tough conditions.
Appendixes
A Glossary 355
B Resources 363
C Boating Online 367
Index 369

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