books about: boatowner     books:       The Boatowner's Guide to Corrosion3 reviews Everett Collier International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2006 Will Save a Boat Owner Lots of Dollars This book by Mr. Collier reads like a textbook at times as it covers the theory behind corrosion. But it's not that hard and if you can get a handle on the info in this book, you'll get a handle on the corrosion on your boat and I can pretty much guarantee you that it'll save you mega headaches, mega problems and mega bucks down the road.             Boatowner's Illustrated Electrical Handbook4 reviews Charlie Wing International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2006 Great Book This is a really impressive book. It provides a really good understanding of the many forces/dynamics of electrical systems on a boat. There is a lot more to 12 volts, than a positive and ground. To my surprise, it's more complex than 120 VAC in my house. At home, for the most part, you use one standard type of wire and have no concerns about your wiring causing any part of your house to ...             Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual50 reviews Nigel Calder International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2005 A must have Every boat owner who plans on doing work on their boat should have a copy of this book. You will be able to do the work correctly the first time and fix what was done before you. Just an incredible reference.             How Boat Things Work2 reviews Charlie Wing International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2007 Great explanations As we have gone through the process of bare boat chartering certification, I have always gotten the majority of the education. My wife tried to learn enough to pass the tests, and keep me out of trouble. But this book has opened her eyes! She now expects to be able to actually understand the different boat systems, and retain knowledge past the test. This is amazing because she is also a teacher ...             Ultrasimple Boat Building6 reviews Gavin Atkin International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2007 Ultrasimple Boatbuilding Review This book belongs on the shelf of anyone who is contemplating building their own boat. This book was a special treat for me because there is a picture of a boat I built in it. The prospect of building a boat can be very overwhelming. It is a process of figuring out your needs and then deciding on an appropriate design. This is followed by determining if you have the tools, money, space, skill, ...             The Nature of Boats: Insights and Esoterica for the Nautically Obsessed11 reviews Dave Gerr International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 1995 Wealth of Practical Knowledge Love the book. It is full of "Rules of Thumb" that can save tons of time when trying to design a boat or solve a problem. The techniques shown are great for practical application. The author has an uncanny ability to teach complex subjects in a down to earth easy to understand manner. Highly recommended for boatman, yacht designers, marine engineers and naval architects.             The Boatbuilder's Apprentice1 review Greg Rossel International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2006 Boatbuilding made easy. Well, easier. Although it's not too old, my copy of Rossel's book is dog-eared and stained. That's because it lives not on a shelf but on the work bench in my shop. I refer to it, and Rossel's earlier book, frequently. Building a boat involves hundreds of small tasks, some of them a bit tricky. Because many of those only come up infrequently, it's easy for even the relatively experienced amateur builder to ...             Troubleshooting Marine Diesels15 reviews Peter Compton International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 1997 must have for boaters excellent and thorough - a real compliment to the spec sheet and manual provided with the engine. Good maintenance tips that were not included in the original manual.             Instant Boatbuilding with Dynamite Payson5 reviews Harold H. Payson International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2007 Pleasant Experience I am very satisfied with the book, it has provided all the information I was in need of. I would not hesitate to buy additional offerings by the author and to use Amazon as my purchasing avenue.             Understanding Boat Design8 reviews Ted Brewer International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 1993 Solid book for basics of boat design I've have studied a fair number of books about design. This was the first I read and it's a good thing because it's not too hard to follow but it is definitely informative. It helps to understand design terminology and how a boat will perform based on its characteristics. I think I would have been frustrated had I begun somewhere else (such as Chapelle). The focus is fairly broad. The designs ...             The Boatowner's Guide to GMDSS and Marine Radio1 review The United States Power Squadrons International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2005 The Boatowner's Guide to GMDSS and Marine Radio this book does not review procedures of communications at sea in distress, urgency and securetee situations. The simulator is w/out instruction of R/T procedures. Other than that, I find the book as a reference most interesting. Dave Kessler             Boatowner's Practical and Technical Cruising Manual Nigel Calder Adlard Coles Nautical, 2001             Boatowner's Handbook: Reference Data for Maintenance, Repair, Navigation, and Seamanship John Vigor International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2000 This quick-reference guide is an on-board data bank, compiling in one place all the facts, figures, tables, and graphs boat operators need. In 17 chapters ranging from deck gear to electronics to rigging and fuel calculations, it groups information logically for both power- and sailboat owners. The amount of data a boat owner needs within fingertips reach can be staggering: recommended anchor sizes and types, cleat sizes for specified ...             Boatowner's Illustrated Wiring Handbook Charles Wing A & C Black, 2007             Boatowner's Illustrated Handbook of Wiring5 reviews Charlie Wing International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 1993 Excellent for learning about power generation, DC, AC, and basic electrical distribution systems I have owned this book about 15 years and keep a copy in my service truck for reference. This book is THAT good! It has the most in-depth section on lead-acid batteries that I have ever found anywhere, and time spent learning the material in that one chapter is worth the price of the book. 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