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1	Sailboat Refinishing more books like this by Don Casey add to wishlist Of all the improvements to a tired-looking boat, none will have a more dramatic impact than refinishing. And few boat tasks are easier. This is a combination forged in Valhalla, which makes it surprising that "Sailboat Refinishing" is the first basic book on the subject. Author Don Casey focuses on the hulls, decks, cabins, spars, and wood trim of ... see all copies from $9.37! new only from $9.37! \| SVS
2	The Wanderer more books like this by Sharon Creech add to wishlist Thirteen-year-old Sophie accompanies her three uncles and two male cousins as they sail across the Atlantic to visit her grandfather in England. During the long and perilous journey, Sophie keeps a journal which appears in alternating chapters with a log kept by her cousin, Cody. As the ship sails closer and closer to England, Sophie comes closer ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Inspecting the Aging Sailboat more books like this by Don Casey add to wishlist Become an expert judge of used sailboats. Step by step, the author of the bestselling "This Old Boat" shows you how to evaluate the condition of an older fiberglass sailboat - the one you own or the one you'd like to purchase. Don Casey's expert advice helps you: assess the condition of a used sailboat in 30 minutes; prioritize maintenance and ... see all copies from $6.24! new only from $9.97! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Sailboat Hull and Deck Repair more books like this by Don Casey, Casey Don add to wishlist A fiberglass hull's seamless nature leads many boatowners to conclude that repair must be difficult. Wrong. Here, clearly and abundantly illustrated, is all you need to know to seal joints, bed hardware, replace portlights, locate leaks, fix cracks and even holes, restore your hull's gloss, renew nonskid decks, and much more. You'll wonder what ... see all copies from $13.00! new only from $13.58! \| first editions \| SVS
5	A Field Guide to Sailboats of North America more books like this by Richard M Sherwood add to wishlist Extending the principles of the fames Peterson Identification System to the man-made world, A Field Guide to Sailboats will enable readers to identify virtually any production sailboat in North America. The second edition is completely revised and updated, with four dozen new boats and a chapter on choosing and buying a sailboat. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.51! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Don Casey's Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual more books like this by Don Casey add to wishlist This is the ultimate sailboat maintenance guide from one of the world's top boat - care writers. This ultracomprehensive manual gathers together the six core volumes from the "International Marine Sailboat Library", published over a five-year span and already the maintenance bible for thousands of sailors. Don Casey, author of five of the original ... see all copies from $29.63! new only from $38.47! \| SVS
7	The World's Best Sailboats: A Survey more books like this by Ferenc Mate add to wishlist With more than 100,000 copies in print, these titles have become the standard reference for sailors and dreamers alike. The 1,000 colour photographs by the world's best marine photographers, accompanied by Ferenc Mate's consistently insightful, engaging and analytic commentary, create the ultimate combination of beauty and practicality. Mate ... see all copies from $10.16! new only from $41.38! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Shipshape: The Art of Sailboat Maintenance more books like this by Ferenc Mate add to wishlist Shipshape is the complete, step-by-step manual of sailboat maintenance. In forty-six chapters, Ferenc Mate covers every aspect of sailboat maintenance, from launching a new boat, varnishing and oiling, and tuning the rigging, to maintaining the bilge pumps, heads and galley stoves, checking and repairing wood and fiberglass hulls. As well as ... see all copies from $4.95! new only from $15.99! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Sailboat Electrics Simplified: Improvement, Wiring, and Repair more books like this by Don Casey add to wishlist Don't Be Baffled by Your Electrical System - Handle Repairs and Improvements with Ease. With clear illustrations and simple explanations, Don Casey shows you exactly how to install wiring ...make good, safe connections ...match your battery bank and alternator to your needs ...troubleshoot problems quickly ...avoid shore power problems ...and more ... see all copies from $8.75! new only from $10.20! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Seaworthy Offshore Sailboat: A Guide to Essential Features, Gear and Handling more books like this by John Vigor add to wishlist All sailors want to believe their boats can go anywhere and stand up to anything. Who knows when you might get caught by bad weather? It's enough to worry about your own responses without worrying about the safety of your boat. "The Seaworthy Offshore Sailboat" explains feature by feature how you can refit your boat for worry-free bluewater ... see all copies from $11.89! new only from $11.89! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	How Boat Things Work: An Illustrated Guide more books like this by Charlie Wing add to wishlist 'Anyone who contemplates any onboard do-it-yourself work should have this book at his or her elbow' - "Cruising World". 'This book reduces a boat to its most rudimentary parts in simple drawings and clear explanations. Fascinating to read, it's a perfect teaching tool' - "Ocean Navigator". A fully illustrated tour of a boat's mysterious machines ... see all copies from $13.47! new only from $13.47! \| SVS
12 view cover	How to build a wooden boat. more books like this by David C. McIntosh add to wishlist Written by an experienced boatbuilder, this book aims to teach everything there is to know about building a carvel planked cruising boat. It covers the entire boatbuilding process, from lofting to fitting out, taking you step-by-step through each procedure. It describes: cedar-planking; oak framing; cotton caulking; and bronze fastenings, in a ... see all copies from $20.98! new only from $25.92! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	The Wreck of the Zephyr more books like this by Chris Van Allsburg add to wishlist In this story, a boy misuses his remarkable sailing ability. see all copies from $2.25! new only from $11.54! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Building Outrigger Sailing Canoes: Modern Construction Methods for Three Fast, Beautiful Boats more books like this by Gary Dierking add to wishlist Build the fastest, most exotic sailboats around! Popular in Hawaii and throughout the South Pacific and Indian Oceans, outrigger canoes combine the romance of the South Seas with a ruthless efficiency of design and breathtaking sailing performance. This is the first book to present complete plans and building instructions for three outrigger ... see all copies from $14.19! new only from $14.19! \| SVS
15 view cover	Boatworks: Sailboat Maintenance, Repair, and Improvement Advice You Can't Get Anywhere Else more books like this by Editors of Sail Magazine (Compiled by) add to wishlist This book is taken from the best of "BoatWorks" magazine, creative and ingenious DIY help for your sailing projects. When the editors of "SAIL" launched "BoatWorks" magazine, they had no idea how fast it would take off with do-it-yourself sailors looking for exciting new projects to spruce up and soup up their boats. In this book, the editors have ... see all copies from $17.02! new only from $25.97! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The complete book of laser sailing more books like this by Dick Tillman add to wishlist This is the definitive guide to the Laser. "The Complete Book of Laser Sailing" is the most comprehensive book about successfully sailing and racing this popular and challenging high-performance dinghy. Dick Tillman tells you everything you need to know about the boat and how to set it up and sail it, including: rigging and sailing the boat; ... see all copies from $10.47! new only from $11.78! \| SVS
17 view cover	The Gaff Rig Handbook: History, Design, Techniques, Developments more books like this by John Leather add to wishlist see all copies from $26.26! new only from $26.26!
18 view cover	Cruising for Cowards more books like this by Liza Copeland, Andy Copeland, Harold Allanson (Illustrator) add to wishlist A must for all sailboaters--whether weekend, coastal, circumnavigator or dreamer. Rather than overwhelming with technicalities, the Copelands have focused on the strategies, boats and equipment that are preferred by experienced cruisers. Written to meet the needs of both coastal sailors and circumnavigators, this books answers such questions as: ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $30.99! \| signed copies
19 view cover	The Complete Guide to Choosing a Cruising Sailboat more books like this by Roger Marshall, Marshall Roger add to wishlist Do you hear the siren song of the sea? Prepare for your dream voyage - by finding your perfect sailboat. It's not as hard as you think...when you have a master naval architect at your side. In this one-of-a-kind book, leading boat designer, Roger Marshall walks you through the process of choosing the perfect boat for your sailing lifestyle. Along ... see all copies from $12.15! new only from $25.95!
20	Sail it flat; the sunfish racing primer more books like this by Larry Lewis, Chuck Millican add to wishlist see all copies from $9.00!
21 view cover	Upgrading and Refurbishing the Older Fiberglass Sailboat more books like this by William D Booth add to wishlist This book shows you how to choose, locate, and buy an older fiberglass sailboat and then guides you through the work of refurbishment. Practical, economical, step-by-step advice on a whole range of repair and upgrading projects is given, divided into structural and cosmetic categories. Especially noteworthy are the many ways for making the boat ... see all copies from $7.42! new only from $58.33! \| first editions
22 view cover	Sailor's Sketchbook more books like this by Bruce Bingham add to wishlist These 76 projects for improving your boat include cockpit navigation centers and tables, a unique non-skid system, on-deck line stowage, bug screens and other "Velcroisms," wood-shelled blocks, a seagoing gallery, and portable showers. Bruce Bingham's wonderful drawings will inspire any sailor, no matter how inexperienced a do-it-yourselfer, to ... see all copies from $10.00! first editions
23 view cover	Multihull Seamanship more books like this by Gavin Lesueur add to wishlist see all copies from $13.44! new only from $22.95!
24 view cover	The Complete Book of Radio Controlled Models more books like this by Chris Ellis, MB add to wishlist How to build, tune and race your own model cars, boats and planes. Explains the basics of radio control and types of motors, with tips for maintaining and servicing your models. You'll learn how to build models step-by-step and how to customize them too. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $25.29! \| first editions
25 view cover	Classic Sail more books like this by Joseph Gribbins add to wishlist With an authoritative text and striking, full-color photo-graphs, Gribbins chronicles the evolution of sail from its early days. Celebrated wood- and wood-and-metal-hulled sailboats are captured in vivid detail, with fascinating discussions of their historical significance. "Prepare to be swept away as Gribbins captures the beauty and adventure of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.89! \| first editions

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