Everything you need to know about your 12-volt system is presented in this program. Boat owners owe it to themselves to gain some basic electrical knowledge both to correct or prevent malfunctions and to save money and time by doing installations and maintenance themselves. This program is a nuts and bolts primer and is presented in a clear and easy manner. Subjects covered include: basic electrical theory, circuits, battery maintenance, basic wiring...

Bob Hayward was always interested in racing and speed. He would always tinker with engines; and try to make them run faster and smoother. He and his brother, Keith, started off putting outboard engines into boats, and running them down the Thames River, competing against other boats, and winning trophies. When boat racing became too mundane, Bob graduated to dragsters. He built what has been recognized as the first dragster in Canadian street racing;...

The Embassy Cruising Guide Chesapeake Bay to Florida is a must for recreational boaters traveling the waters of Delaware Bay, Chesapeake Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway from Norfolk, VA to the Florida border.

This guidebook with basic seaman knots and fancy rope work is great for Boy Scouts and boaters alike. Rope is an essential tool to boaters, campers, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts. Knowing the proper way to tie knots is important. With a little practice, anyone can learn how to tie the strongest knot.

As taught across the state of Montana, USA this dynamic, thought-provoking introduction and overview of inflatable pontoon boating will not only cover the basics of inflatable pontoon use but will open your eyes to circumstances you may never have considered that might challenge you at some point.Gain insight into river difficulty ratings and how it affects the inflatable pontoon boat sportsman. While reading you'll experience a first person point...

With the gradual phasing out of wooden fishing boats of Scotland it is timely to record some of these handsome vessels. In the years from 1960-80 boat builders produced some of their most shapely and graceful craft, a testament to the skill of both the builders and designers. Initially the designs were a collaboration of builders and skippers, but later the implementation of statutory rules demanded a more structured approach by qualified naval architects,...

The sea holds many mysteries for those who venture into its crashing waves. Impossible to tame, the ocean leaves those who attempt to come away from it with stories to tell. Fishermen spend most of their lives on the open water and know it better than most. Captain Robert Singleton and his crew have more stories and mysteries to share than the average crew. Those aboard 'The Seawitch' were among the first women to work a professional charter fishing...

Embassy Cruising Guide New England Coast covers Block Island, Rhode Island to the Canadian Border. Includes Coastal Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.