How Boat Things Work

How Boat Things Work
Author: Charlie Wing
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2007-06-05
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0071511083

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“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 Whether you’re a new mariner or a lifetime veteran, How Boat Things Work is a resource you can’t afford to be without. With intricate two-color cutaway drawings of eighty different systems and devices, as well as detailed explanations of how they’re assembled, how they work, and how they can go wrong, this book covers every primary component of your boat's inner workings. This guided tour “under the hood” of your sailboat or powerboat includes: Engines, transmissions, bearings, stuffing boxes, propellers Steering systems, autopilots, windvanes, compasses Rigging, splicing, line handling, block and tackle, sail controls Anchors and windlasses DC and AC electrical systems Pumps, toilets, seacocks, freshwater systems

How Boat Things Work

How Boat Things Work
Author: Charles Wing
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2003
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780071377546

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Including drawings of eighty different systems and devices of a boat, this book provides explanations of how they're assembled, how they work, and how they can go wrong. It explores systems such as: engines, transmissions, bearings, stuffing boxes, propellers; steering systems, autopilots, windvanes, compasses; rigging, and, splicing.

Know Your Boat

Know Your Boat
Author: David Kroenke
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2002-05-23
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780071361347

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Know Your Boat is here to rescue the millions of boaters who have always been afraid to peer into their boat’s innards for fear of what they’ll find. Here at last is the humorous, user-friendly guide that will give a timid skipper the courage to grab a wrench and tame the savage beast in the bilge (or at least make its acquaintance). Assuming no mechanical aptitude, David Kroenke provides readers with an easy-to-read introduction to the use and maintenance of the many systems found on today’s typical power or sail boat, including: engine, electricity, electronics, plumbing, refrigeration, windlasses, pumps, and steering system.

The Best of SAIL Magazine's Things That Work

The Best of SAIL Magazine's Things That Work
Author: Sail Magazine Editors
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Sailboats
ISBN: 9780070580534

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Culled from "Sail" magazine's "Things That Work" column, these practical and ingenious boat improvements can make sailing easier, safer, and more fun. 130 illustrations.

Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?

Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?
Author: Harriet Beveridge
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2020-03-28
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1838597972

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With its winning mix of gripping narrative and easy-to-implement performance-raising tips, this book has become a best-selling classic. It’s garnered 5-star reviews and wide-ranging endorsements – from Sebastian Coe and Dame Kelly Holmes to Lord Digby Jones

Understanding Boat Plumbing and Water Systems

Understanding Boat Plumbing and Water Systems
Author: John C. Payne
Publisher: Sheridan House, Inc.
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2008
Genre: Boats and boating
ISBN: 1574092634

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From John C. Payne comes a new title in his successful series of easy-to-understand yet thorough treatments of technical issues facing every boat owner. Each volume is concise, compact, and fully illustrated. Understanding Boat Plumbing and Water Systems covers these major topics: Water Systems, Water Tanks, Pressure Pumps, Hot Water Calorifiers, Diesel Hot Water Heaters, Desalination Systems, Bilge Pump Systems, Bilge Alarms, Bilge Pump Maintenance, Sewage Systems, MSD Systems, Shower Drain and Sink Systems.

Understanding Boat Wiring

Understanding Boat Wiring
Author: John C. Payne
Publisher: Sheridan House, Inc.
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2003
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781574091632

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John C. Payne is a professional marine electrical engineer with 23 years merchant marine and off-shore oil experience.

Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual

Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual
Author: Nigel Calder
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 2454
Release: 2017-04-17
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1472947738

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This manual takes both novice and experienced boatowner through minor to major repairs of electrical systems, engines, electronics, steering systems, generators, pumps, cookers, spars and rigging. When it was first published in 1990, the Boatowner's Mechanical & Electrical Manual broke new ground. It was hailed as the first truly DIY manual for boatowners and has sold in its thousands ever since. There have been significant changes in boat systems since then, particularly electrical systems, and this fourth edition has been fully updated to reflect these developments and expand its predecessor's worldwide popularity. 'Probably the best technical reference and troubleshooting book in the world' Yachting Monthly 'It deserves to come standard with every boat' Yachting World

Boatowner's Illustrated Handbook of Wiring

Boatowner's Illustrated Handbook of Wiring
Author: Charlie Wing
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1993
Genre: Boats and boating
ISBN: 9780070710924

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Provides instructions for wiring marine electronics and dozens of weekend projects, such as installing cabin and navigation lights, burglar alarms, battery charge indicators, bilge alarms, and more. This is a user-friendly manual for on-board electrical projects, from fixing loose connections to rewiring your boat.

Powerboat Handling Illustrated

Powerboat Handling Illustrated
Author: Robert J. Sweet
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2011-07-29
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0071788492

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From docking to surviving storm waves, everything you need to know before you hit the water Using hundreds of illustrations and photos, Powerboat Handling Illustrated shows you step-by-step how to do tasks such as docking, trimming, wave handling, and close-quarters maneuvering. These maneuvers are adapted to different types of boats under various conditions.