Boating
Power Boating For Dummies is a guide to power boating for both new and experienced boaters. It advises readers of necessary boating supplies, safety worries and equipment, accessories, and includes emplacements of boating facilities, and how to safely pilot the ship.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #134379 in Books
- Published on: 2009-03-03
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: .85″ h x 7.44″ w x 9.20″ l, 1.29 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 392 pages
| From the Back Cover
Your comprehensive guide to captaining your own boat
Whether you’re a nautical novice or an experienced boater, this friendly guide explains everything you need to recognise regarding owning and operating a power boat. From the fundamental principle of safe seamanship and docking and mooring proficiencies to necessary equipment, routine maintenance, and hosting guests, you’ll discover how to get the most out of this stimulating sport.
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Power up to be a boater— determine what type of boat is right for you, set your boat budget, and get trained and licensed
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Gear up for safety and fun — select quality safety gear, secure and protect your boat, and make a splash with watersports actions
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Handle your boat like a pro — tow your boat, maintain your trailer, launch and load your boat, and drive the right way and safely
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Be a responsible boater — recognise boating rules and regulations, read boat lights, and understand navigation markers
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Keep your boat shipshape — carry out maintenance and minor repairs (and recognise when to call a mechanic), and get your boat ready for winter and spring
Open the book and find:
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Eight pages of color photos featuring dissimilar types of power boats available
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Details on all types of power boats, from fishing to sport
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Info on boating exams and safety courses
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Step-by-step instructions with illustrations for operating your boat
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Anecdotes from the author to help you stay clear from mistakes
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Checklists for buying new and employed boats
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Tips on docking, rafting up, and anchoring
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Options and guidance on how and where to store your boat
About the AuthorRandy Vance is a lifelong boater who has made a career of writing when it comes to boating. As the operator of a little resort and marina in Missouri for more than 20 years, Vance hosted or appeared on a good deal of radio and television programs covering boating and fishing topics. During his tenure at Boating Life, the magazine and numerous of Vance’s articles have won awards in a lot of publishing circles.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
 Great overview of boating
By Z. Meiners
I really enjoyed this book. I didn’t really know what the style of my boat was considered, but after reading this, I learned that I own a Walkaround, or express boat. That alone was worth the price of the book.
This book really covers everything well in a very readable format.
Just about every topic that I wanted to learn something more about was in this book.
It’s no replacement for Chapman’s Piloting and Seamanship, which is the definitive tome for boating. But if you need more of an intro to boating, this book is highly recommended.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
 Very Informative Book
By B. Kornett
For someone interested in boating, but no idea where to start, this is the perfect book. It is well organized, well written and provides all the details a beginning boater needs to know. I am especially happy with the sections on maintaining your boat and boating etiquette. Bottom Line: a good collection of tips to make boating fun and keep new boaters from looking like idiots on and around the water.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
HE REALLY COVERS IT ALL
By PERFECT ICE
JUST NAME IT. BUYING,TOWING, LAUNCHING, NAVIGATION, WEATHER, MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, HE COVERS IT ALL. READING THIS BOOK WILL MAKE YOUR BOATING LIFE MUCH MORE ENJOYABLE.
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