books about: cruising (compendium mechanical boatowner)

books about: cruising

books:

Chapman Piloting: Seamanship & Small Boat Handling

22 reviews
Elbert S. Maloney

Hearst Books, 1993

Bible of Boating, but maybe you just need a little prayer.
If you could only buy one book on boating, this would be it, but it's overkill for a beginning recreational boater. The newcomer to boating will get lost in all the detail if he tries to use this as a practical manual. With all the books on boating, it might be better to label this as an intermediate-advanced reference book. Sure, it's got everything, but most weekenders don't need to know ...

Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual: How to Maintain, Repair and Improve Your Boat's Essential ...

62 reviews
Nigel Calder

Adlard Coles Nautical, 1996

Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Manual
Very thorough manual although it is becoming somewhat dated due the the rapid advances in electronics.

Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook: A Compendium for Coastal and Offshore Sailors

27 reviews
Nigel Calder

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2001

Wish I Had This Before We Went Cruising, But . . .
If you're already out cruising, this book isn't going to provide a lot of useful information -- it's more about what to think about before buying a cruising boat and outfitting it for your purposes. I wish I'd read this before we bought our boat as it would have given us a better framework for a lot of the decisions we had to make.

Cruising in Seraffyn

12 reviews
Pardey

Crown Publishing Group, 1979

Wonderful color photos make this a real delight
As other folks have written, this book is lovely to read and inspiring as can be. The new edition, in its hard cover is not just a simple reprint. It is almost a whole new book - the new introduction gives grand info for sailors today, the appendix puts it all where it is for those who want to sail off in 2002. But best of all are the l6 pages of full color photos - stuff to dream about, ideas ...

All in the Same Boat : Living Aboard and Cruising

8 reviews
Tom Neale

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2003

Excellent and informative
Being homeschoolers we have a number of friends who live full time on their boats and many sail around the world which is a great hands on learning experience. The thing I like about this book that other books lacked, is information on things like what to do about mail, TV via satellite, computer use, and information that helps you realize even if you live on land, just how much stuff you ...

Just Cruising: Simple Fitness for Busy People

13 reviews
Sue Ward

Corona House Publishing, 1999

Easy to read and simple to follow.
This book is truly inspiring. I am an avid exerciser but never ran a marathon. I have cycled done step aerobics, weight trained,and swam at my health club. This book has gotten me to hit the pavement outside and enjoy another form of exercise. All of the warm up exercises can be used for any form of exercises even walking.

Berlitz 2008 Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships (Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships)

9 reviews
Douglas Ward

Berlitz Guides, 2007

First Time Cruiser
This is a great book for a first time cruiser like me. I did things a little backwards. Did my homework online, booked my cruise AND THEN bought this book. Everything the author suggested I had already done. Of course I could have save myself a lot of time if I had bought the book FIRST. I definitely would not have had to spend many hours online. Am looking forward to see if his suggestions work!

The Last Log of the Titanic: What Really Happened on the Doomed Ship's Bridge?

11 reviews
David G. Brown

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2000

A CRACKING GOOD READ
I first read this book in 2000 and found it to be one of the more plausible explanations of the damage suffered by TITANIC when she hit the berg, as well as what happened afterward. Captain Brown has brought what is so lacking in many TITANIC books into LAST LOG OF THE TITANIC--actual shiphandling experience. Captain Brown had also produced an eminently readable text, one which I think most ...

The Superior way: A Cruising Guide to Lake Superior

9 reviews
Bonnie Dahl

Inland Sea Press, 1983

Essential guidebook for Lake Superior boaters
I write articles for boating magazines and frequently rely upon other sources of information just to be able to go out and research new material. This book is the only absolutely essential resource for those who go out on Lake Superior.

Cruising Paradise

9 reviews
Sam Shepard

Alfred A. Knopf, 1996

Experience art
Through Cruising Paradise the voice of Sam Shepard kept me company during a week or two. I read his fragmented stories before falling asleep and felt at ease. I think it's the way he uses the language; lucid, clear, to the point, intense. The language flows and takes you to the images of endless roads, wide open spaces and the people who live there or just drive through it . You can feel the ...

Northeast Boaters Almanac 2004

8 reviews
Bill Miners, Carlas Miners

Northeast Boaters Almanac, 2004

Chicken Soup for the Serious Boater
Wow! This is that mythical "If you could bring one thing along with you on that next cruise, what would it be?" It's not just tides and currents, marinas and shoals. It's where to go, how to get there, what to avoid, what to look forward to, and what to do when you get there. It's not just an almanac; it's a survival kit and a tour guide. I found Northeast Boater's Almanac to be well ...

Cruising Cuisine: Fresh Food from the Galley

8 reviews
Kay Pastorius

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 1997

% Star Gourmet Cooking with flare!
Being landlocked for 50 weeks out of the year does little in stopping my efforts in looking for the perfect cookbook for the open seas. I've finally found a must for my galley. "Cruising Cuisine" is well laid out and has easy to follow recipes with an inventory list to help you pick and choose the spices you may need on board. The many tips on preparing and storage come in handy and go far ...

Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 66th Edition (Chapman Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling)

6 reviews
Charles B. Husick

Hearst, 2009

Incredible new edition!
Okay, I admit it. I am a little biased in my review. You see, the author is my dad. He really poured his heart and soul into completely revising this bible of boating over a year and a half. It shows, and this is a must-have for every boater, whether you're a beginner or expert. I have been boating with Chuck since I was five years old, and I still learn new things every time I pick up Chapman.

The Diving Guide: Galapagos Islands

7 reviews
Steve Rosenberg, Ellen I. Sarbone

Cruising Guide Publications, 2004

The Perfect Guide
This is the second copy of this book that I have owned. My husband and I took a scuba diving/ land tour trip to the Galapagos Islands and used this book until the cover fell off. Friends that traveled with us remarked that they wished that they had bought one as well. They used it as much or more than we did. It contains information regarding the dive sites and the land tours. It is very ...

Handbook of Offshore Cruising

8 reviews
Jim Howard

Adlard Coles Nautical, 1994

I'm no expert, but...
This book seems to be very thorough, well constructed and executed. I've been collecting alot of cruising books over the past few years in anticipation of a round-the-world cruise (someday), and this book not only answers many of the questions I have, but also is a very enjoyable (and effective) read when your dream needs a booster shot. For this reason alone, it has aearned a place of honor on ...

The Complete Diving Guide: The Caribbean, Volume 3 (Puerto Rico/US Virgin Islands/British Virgin Islands)

6 reviews
Colleen Ryan, Brian Savage

Cruising Guide Publications, 1998

A very comprehensive guide to the Virgin Islands
I have been meaning to review this book for some time as it is one of the most thumbed books on our book shelf. My wife and I run a charter yacht in the Virgin Islands and many of our guests are keen divers. We bought The Complete Diving Guide for our own use initially but it has since become part of the yacht's library as our guests find it so useful and enjoyable to read. (as our copy is ...

The Complete Guide to Metal Boats: Building, Maintenance, and Repair

6 reviews
R. Bruce Roberts-Goodson

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2000

An excellent update to an already great book!
I waited with interest for the new edition as was advertised on www.bruceroberts.com website, and talked with the folks at Bruce Roberts, who explained that the whole book was being updated. They were quite helpful, and quite correct. The book explains the "mysteries" and answers most questions regarding building a metal boat whether building from scratch and plans or from a computer cut kit. ...

Hawaii By Cruise Ship: The Complete Guide to Cruising Hawaii with Giant color pull-out map

8 reviews
Anne Vipond

Ocean Cruise Guides, 2006

Great Concise Summary for Hawaii Cruisers
Thousands of people cruise around the Hawaiian Islands every week. Anne Vipond speaks directly to this group of visitors, explaining how to get the best experience out of your Hawaiian cruise vacation. The book begins with a very nice reference area helping you understand the basics of a cruise ship and the background of the culture and history of Hawaii. Both of these are things you might ...

Cruising Chef Cookbook

8 reviews
Michael Greenwald

Blue Horizons Press, 1996

Excellent
Excellent recipes that kept two guys well fed during a year in the Caribbean and scurvy free when crossing the Atlantic. The stories are very funny, the fishing guide hysterical - this guy has had some life.

The Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew

6 reviews
Lin Pardey, Larry Pardey

W W Norton & Co Inc, 1995

Right On Target!
"Larry came below shivering and blue-lipped. I got him out of his wet clothes, warmed some freshwater so he could wipe down, and got out his dry clothes. But it wasn't until he had had some hot, solid food that he started to warm up and stop shivering" (p. 357); the real situations experienced during extended cruising and appropriate responses are the focus of this comprehensive book which ...