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1	Boatbuilding Manual more books like this by Robert M Steward add to wishlist One of the most widely read texts on the subject, "Boatbuilding Manual" has been used for years as a standard reference at both boatbuilding and design schools. This fourth edition emphasizes traditional wooden construction but also surveys plywood, wood-epoxy, fiberglass, steel, aluminum, and other boatbuilding methods. The chapters on ... see all copies from $2.44! new only from $24.72! \| first editions
2	This Old Boat more books like this by Don Casey add to wishlist Let's say you're a typical low-paid working stiff. You've sailed small boats all your life, you've saved a little money - you're finally ready for a real cruising boat. You drop in on Tadd, your friendly neighborhood yacht broker, who is more than happy to sell you that brand-new Trickledown 32 for only $90,000, plus a few optional extras like ... see all copies from $14.99! new only from $29.95! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Chapman Piloting, Seamanship & Small Boat Handling more books like this by Elbert S Maloney add to wishlist In this revised edition, every page reflects recent advances in boating, including more than 1,000 photographs, maps, and illustrations, and laws and regulations governing the nations waterways. Recommended by the United States Power Squadron and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary for their public boating-education classes. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.99! \| first editions
4	Fiberglass Boat Repair Manual more books like this by Allan H Viatses, Allan H Vaitses add to wishlist 'This book will save you money and grief before you can say woven roving' - "Sailing". 'A comprehensive and accurate work that should benefit almost any owner of a fiberglass boat' - "SAIL". 'This book will prove a valuable addition to the library of any boat builder or owner who is seriously interested in doing his own repairs, as well as ... see all copies from $6.20! new only from $15.64! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Devlin's Boatbuilding: How to Build Any Boat the Stitch-And-Glue Way more books like this by Samual Devlin, Devlin Samual add to wishlist Few people have done more than Sam Devlin to popularize wooden boatbuilding. For the past 15 years he has been. Why is stitch-and-glue boatbuilding so popular? Any number of construction methods will produce a beautiful boat. But for the backyard builder with limited experience and a tight budget, the choice is not so complicated. Traditional ... see all copies from $9.98! new only from $14.19! \| first editions \| SVS
6	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 $8.12! new only from $9.37! \| SVS
7	Mercruiser Stern Drives 1964 a 1991 more books like this by Seloc Publications, Nichols / Seloc add to wishlist SELOC Marine maintenance and repair manuals offer the most comprehensive, authoritative information available for outboard, inboard, stern-drive and diesel engines, as well as personal watercraft. SELOC has been the leading source of how-to information for the marine industry since 1974. Designed and written to serve the needs of the professional ... see all copies from $26.99! new only from $29.14! \| SVS
8	Cruising Fundamentals more books like this by Harry Munns, American Sailing Association add to wishlist "Cruising Fundamentals" provides the tools necessary to make the transition from basic sailing to competent coastal cruising. Sailors interested in learning how to sail and live aboard a 30 foot to 50 foot auxiliary-powered sailboat will find a wealth of practical skills in this book, from simple instruction on plumbing, electrical, and mechanical ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $12.38! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Buehler's Backyard Boatbuilding more books like this by George Buehler add to wishlist Everybody has the dream: build a boat in the backyard and sail off to join the happy campers off Pogo Pogo, right? But how? Assuming you aren't independently wealthy, if you want a boat that's really you, you gotta build it yourself. Backyard boatbuilding has its problems. Building in fiberglass is itchy, smelly, and yields a product that yachting ... see all copies from $10.00! new only from $17.22! \| SVS
10	Runabout Renovation: How to Find and Fix Up an Old Fiberglass Speedboat more books like this by Jim Anderson add to wishlist For those who own a cherished but dilapidated fiberglass runabout, or for those who want a boat but are turned off by the high prices and often poor quality of today's offerings, this book explains everything there is to know about turning a rundown runabout into a real showpiece for a fraction of the cost of a new model. Author Jim Anderson, a ... see all copies from $7.00! new only from $10.57! \| SVS
11 view cover	Flirting with mermaids : the unpredictable life of a sailboat delivery skipper. more books like this by John Kretschmer add to wishlist In twenty years of delivering yachts to far-flung quaysides, Kretschmer has had innumerable adventures, both humorous and threatening. In this first paperback edition, he recounts the most memorable of them, from a Western Caribbean research voyage with a crew of eccentric Swedes to a North Atlantic crossing during which he discovers the existence ... see all copies from $5.50! new only from $8.96! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	The Art of Sculling more books like this by Paduda Joe, Joe Paduda (Editor), Les Henig add to wishlist Experienced scullers know already, and the uninitiated will soon learn: blending the countless details of balance, stroke, sculls, and shell into the steady, seemingly effortless rhythm of a good row is no easy task. Yet when those elements mesh, the result is exhilarating. Whether you're an experienced masters sculler looking for an edge in the ... see all copies from $7.62! new only from $9.97! \| first editions \| SVS
13 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 $9.02! new only from $13.47! \| SVS
14 view cover	Voyaging Under Power more books like this by Robert P. Beebe add to wishlist In World War II, aboard the aircraft carrier Saratoga, Captain Robert Beebe dreamed of one day retiring and cruising the world in a small boat. At that time world cruisers voyaged exclusively in sailboats. But sailboats are confined to narrow lanes of predominantly favorable winds, which can be unpredictable and difficult. Beebe wanted to arrive ... see all copies from $7.90! new only from $297.48! \| first editions
15 view cover	Chapman Piloting & Seamanship more books like this by Elbert S Maloney add to wishlist With millions of copies sold, "Chapman Piloting" has been the leading reference for both power and sail boaters for nearly 100 years. Now, this essential guide - large and beautifully produced, with 928 pages, 1,500 full-colour illustrations and charts - has been thoroughly updated with vital information. Decade after decade, "Chapman" is the book ... see all copies from $35.75! new only from $35.75! \| SVS
16 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
17 view cover	Storm Tactics Handbook: Modern Methods of Heaving-To for Survival in Extreme Conditions more books like this by Lin Pardey, Larry Pardey add to wishlist This guide stresses the importance of survival techniques at sea and is written by experienced round-the-world sailors. They recommend the traditional skill of heaving to, but in addition, employing a drogue, so rigged that it keeps the bow at a quartering angle to the approaching seas. see all copies from $13.82! new only from $16.84! \| SVS
18 view cover	Cruising Under Sail more books like this by Eric C Hiscock add to wishlist This book covers every practical aspect of cruising for the beginner and expert alike. see all copies from $3.00! new only from $41.29! \| signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	Sailing: A Woman's Guide more books like this by Doris Colgate, Colgate Doris add to wishlist 'Doris Colgate knows what women want. Well-known as a sailing role model and a confident yet gentle teacher, she writes with clarity on even the most complex sailing concepts, as well as answering often-asked questions on the safety, comfort, and social sides of sailing. "Sailing: A Woman's Guide" pulls it all together for the beginning sailor. ... see all copies from $4.61! new only from $10.57! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Singlehanded Sailing: The Experiences and Techniques of the Lone Voyagers more books like this by Richard Henderson add to wishlist This work covers the whole spectrum of singlehanded sailing on coastal passages, ocean voyages and racing. Suitable choices of boat, sails and self-steering gear and the psychology, tactics and perils of sailing alone are given coverage, while the experiences of singlehanded sailors are discussed. see all copies from $2.93! new only from $8.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Fiberglass Repair and Construction Handbook more books like this by Jack Wiley add to wishlist Step-by-step instructions cover everything from safety precautions to materials selection to the final lamination process. Practice exercises offer hands-on experience for with glass cloth, mat, core materials, and resins. Information is provided on molding, structural concepts, and the caring for cured fiberglass. There is even a list of ... see all copies from $2.40! new only from $16.59! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Building Strip-Planked Boats: With Complete Plans and Instructions for a Dinghy, a Canoe, and a Kayak You Can Build more books like this by Nick Schade add to wishlist The first comprehensive book on stripbuilding almost any type of small boat Strip-planking is a popular method of amateur boat construction, but until now there has never been a book that showed how to use it for more than one type of boat. Author Nick Schade presents complete plans for three boats of different types (canoe, kayak, and a dinghy) ... see all copies from $16.85! new only from $16.85! \| SVS
23 view cover	Sensible Cruising: The Thoreau Approach more books like this by Don Casey add to wishlist If wisdom can be defined as common sense that has withstood the test of time, then Sensible Cruising is a wise book. It explains: Why a sensible cruise is affordable to almost anyone. Why the boat of choice for most cruisers is under 35 feet. Why lowering the cost doesn't devalue the cruise. How simplicity minimizes insulation from ... see all copies from $11.15! new only from $47.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
24 view cover	The Cruiser's Handbook of Fishing more books like this by Scott Bannerot, Wendy Bannerot add to wishlist 'The definitive book' - "Cruising World". This is the complete guide to catching and cooking fish from the decks of a cruising boat. "The Cruiser's Handbook of Fishing" gives you everything you need to know about catching fish in tropical or middle-latitude seas - from a cruising boat underway or at anchor, from a dinghy, in the surf, and while ... see all copies from $13.47! new only from $13.47! \| signed copies \| SVS
25 view cover	Know Your Boat's Diesel Engine: An Illustrated Guide to Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair more books like this by Andrew Simpson, Royal Yachting Association add to wishlist This title offers just what you need to keep their engines running trouble-free and your vessel on the water. Boating expert Andrew Simpson shows you how marine diesels work, and explains operating, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair procedures. Illustrated with detailed full-color drawings and photos, the book includes "How to Do It" and ... see all copies from $3.08! new only from $3.24! \| SVS

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