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The Practical Mariner's Book of Knowledge: 420 Sea-Tested Rules of Thumb for Almost Every Boating Situation
from International Marine division of McGraw-Hill
Price: $12.21

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This is a well written book with short,to the point bits of information. Think of it as a "Swiss Army" type of book, chock full of the informative 'bits' of info that distinguish a mariner form the landllubber. It's a quick study and easy to read and a great source to keep on hand. The short... more info

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Sailboat Electrics Simplified
from International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Price: $14.93

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Sailboat Electrics Simplified
This is a very good book. I recently bought a small trailer sailor which I wanted to add a stereo to and a new 4 channel distribution panel. The book explained everything in an easy to understand manner from testing and trouble shooting, to theory , wire sizes... more info

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Essential Sculling: An Introduction to Basic Strokes, Equipment, Boat Handling, Technique, and Power
from The Lyons Press
Price: $11.53

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The book is inspiring and would make anybody buy a scull.
But since I already got myself an intermediate half a year ago I was hoping for a more up to date book more like a manual.

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4.5 / 5.0

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Boating Magazine's Insider's Guide to Buying a Powerboat: Featuring Tips and Traps for the Smart Boat Buyer
from International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Price: $13.46

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Quick read that gets right to the point. I haven't completed my boat purchase yet and have been researching for a year. I want to get the best boat for the money. The author's tips regarding communication with the seller or broker really work. I have gotten all kinds of information from brokers... more info

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Turbochargers HP49 (HP Books): Turbo Design, Sizing and Matching, Spark-Ignition and Diesel Engine Applications, Water Injection, Controls, Carburetion, Intercooling, ... Street and Race Cars, Boats, Motorc

Turbochargers HP49 (HP Books): Turbo Design, Sizing & Matching, Spark-Ignition & Diesel Engine Applications, Water Injection, Controls, Carburetion, Intercooling, ... Street & Race Cars, Boats, Motorc
from HP Trade
Price: $13.57

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In the 3 hours I read this book I went from "what's a turbo" to a guy confident in adding a turbo to a car from scratch. It covers every aspect to adding a turbo to an engine. Everything you need to know is in this book EXCEPT for engine management tuning. That's a completely different subject that... more info

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Coastal Cruising Under Power
from International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Price: $15.61

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If you're brand new to boats and the only thing you know about them is that they're suppose to float, then you're gonna need a book like this one to help give you a good foundation on the systems, parts, and many little things that a good boater should know. I found the pics, diagrams, and general... more info

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Independent Energy Guide: Electrical Power for Home, Boat, and RV

Independent Energy Guide: Electrical Power for Home, Boat, & RV
from Avalon
Price: $13.57

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I met Kevin through his sailboat design. The boat is elegant and simple, just like his energy systems. This book demythologises domestic eletric and gets you to think creatively about being off grid, even partially.
My clients have found the book helpful as they approach sustainable design for... more info

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The Nature of Boats: Insights and Esoterica for the Nautically Obsessed
from International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Price: $15.61

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I love books on how things work, and I love books on boats. This one is a great combination of both. It covers a lot of naval architecture subjects and all in just the right depth for the interested novice.
The book begins with a review of different types of hulls and their advantages and... more info

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Chapman Piloting: Seamanship and Small Boat Handling (Chapman Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling)

Chapman Piloting: Seamanship & Small Boat Handling (Chapman Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling)
from William Morrow & Company

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This is the real deal. I first used this book in a class for the USPS when I was around 13 years old (I'm 60+ now). Everything is factual and updated often. If you want the best reference manual on boating get this one.

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Keeping the Cutting Edge: Setting and Sharpening Hand and Power Saws
from Wooden Boat Publications
Price: $7.95

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A thin book that gives you precisely and concisly everything that you want to know about saw sharpening at home. Just add experimentation and experience and you can enjoy sharp saws all the time.

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