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Boating General

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The Art of Sculling
The Art of Sculling
by Joe Paduda
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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... (read more)

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The Marlinspike Sailor
The Marlinspike Sailor
by Hervey Garrett Smith
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Hervey Garrett Smith was the foremost marine illustrator of the 1950s and 1960s, and his wonderful drawings of traditional ropework quickly propelled The Marlinspike Sailor to cult classic status when it was published in 1956. With the addition of a... (read more)

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The Nature of Boats: Insights and Esoterica for the Nautically Obsessed
The Nature of Boats: Insights and Esoterica for the Nautically Obsessed
by Dave Gerr
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Boat noodling. Boat lovers suffer universally from this benign affliction. In its mildest form, boat noodling is nothing more than wondering why that sloop in the next slip is faster than yours. In a more significant manifestation it could mean serious... (read more)

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A Cruising Guide to Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands: Olympia to Port Angeles
A Cruising Guide to Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands: Olympia to Port Angeles
by Migael Scherer
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Simply put, every local boater should have a dog-eared, well-thumbed copy of this guide as a permanent feature in the nautical library.--48 North A Cruising Guide to Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands has earned an outstanding reputation for the... (read more)

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Seaworthy: Essential Lessons from BoatU.S.'s 20-Year Case File of Things Gone Wrong
Seaworthy: Essential Lessons from BoatU.S.'s 20-Year Case File of Things Gone Wrong
by Bob Adriance
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< p> < b> You're safest on the water when you and your boat are < i> seaworthy< /i> < /b> < p> < b> BoatU.S. provides marine insurance< /b> coverage to 250,000 American powerboaters and sailors, which makes... (read more)

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Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook: A Compendium for Coastal and Offshore Sailors
Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook: A Compendium for Coastal and Offshore Sailors
by Nigel Calder
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"The indispensable crew. No boat should sail without Calder aboard."--Paul Gelder, Yachting Monthly This handbook shows you not only how to select and equip a boat for coastal and offshore cruising, but also how to sail and navigate it. Covering all... (read more)

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The Strip-Built Sea Kayak: Three Rugged, Beautiful Boats You Can Build
The Strip-Built Sea Kayak: Three Rugged, Beautiful Boats You Can Build
by Nick Schade
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Annapolis Book of Seamanship 3RD Edition
Annapolis Book of Seamanship 3RD Edition
by John Rousmaniere
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Since the publication of the widely hailed first edition in 1983, The Annapolis Book of Seamanship has set the standard by which other books on sailing are measured. Used throughout America as a textbook in sailing schools and Power Squadrons, The... (read more)

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The Complete Guide to Metal Boats: Building, Maintenance, and Repair with CDROM
The Complete Guide to Metal Boats: Building, Maintenance, and Repair with CDROM
by Bruce Roberts-goodson
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Build the Strongest Boat Possible Metal boats can deal with hazards like ice and coral that would rip apart a fiberglass or wooden hull; many long-distance cruisers choose a metal boat for just that reason. But they are not mass-produced; the only way to... (read more)

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Boatbuilding with Aluminum: A Complete Guide for the Amateur and Small Shop
Boatbuilding with Aluminum: A Complete Guide for the Amateur and Small Shop
by Stephen F. Pollard
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Make your boat dreams come true with aluminum<P>Aluminum is the ideal boatbuilding material--light, economical, maintenance-free, and easy to work with. This second edition offers you everything you need to know about working with this material... (read more)

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Quick and Easy Boat Maintenance: 1,001 Time-Saving Tips
Quick and Easy Boat Maintenance: 1,001 Time-Saving Tips
by Sandy Lindsey
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A treasure chest of proven labor-savers that can help you get those pesky maintenance chores done faster--so you can get out on the water and play. Here are 1,001 tested tips from "Boating" Magazine's maintenance expert, giving super-effective yet... (read more)

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Nights of Ice: True Stories of Disaster and Survival on Alaska's High Seas
Nights of Ice: True Stories of Disaster and Survival on Alaska's High Seas
by Spike Walker
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Collected for the first time in Nights of Ice, these eight true stories recount the harrowing ordeals of those who haul fish aboard Alaskan fishing vessels. As workers in one of the world's most dangerous - and lucrative - professions, the crewmen in... (read more)

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Complete Canvasworkers Guide 2ND Edition How To Out
Complete Canvasworkers Guide 2ND Edition How To Out
by Jim Grant
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Now completely revised and updated, and expanded by more than fifty percent, The Complete Canvasworker's Guide, Second Edition, brings you Jim Grant's thorough step-by-step approach to constructing a nearly endless variety of attractive and functional... (read more)

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How to Read a Nautical Chart
How to Read a Nautical Chart
by Nigel Calder
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The best handbook on chart usage, from one of the most trusted names in boating In 2000, the U.S. government ceased publication of Chart No. 1, the invaluable little book that generations of mariners have consulted to make sense of the complex system of... (read more)

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The Greatest Little Motor Boat Afloat: The Legendary Disappearing Propeller Boat
The Greatest Little Motor Boat Afloat: The Legendary Disappearing Propeller Boat
by Dodington Paul
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Before the invention of the outboard motor, Billy Johnston of Port Carling invented the now legendary disappearing propeller boat. A boating classic.... (read more)

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Chris-Craft Boats
Chris-Craft Boats
by Anthony Mollica, Jr.
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Chris-Craft is without doubt the most prestigious name in the history of American boatbuilders. This beautifully illustrated history of the company and its powerboats begins in 1922, when the mercurial Christopher Columbus Smith and his three sons formed... (read more)

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How to Use Depth Sounder & GPS
How to Use Depth Sounder & GPS
by Fred Studden
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How to use Depth Sounders and GPS goes into detail explaining how these modern, essential tools of anglers work and how to use them to gain an understanding of where you are and what the watery world beneath you contains. If you are trying to determine... (read more)

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Buehler's Backyard Boatbuilding
Buehler's Backyard Boatbuilding
by George Buehler
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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.<P>Backyard... (read more)

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Boat Handling Under Power (Captain's Quick Guides)
Boat Handling Under Power (Captain's Quick Guides)
by Bob Sweet
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- Hinged and laminated for durability and resistance to water damage - Carefully organized with color illustrations for instant, easy answers - At-your-fingertips format ideal for emergency situations - Just right for tight quarters, where space is an... (read more)

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Building Outrigger Sailing Canoes: Modern Construction Methods for Three Fast, Beautiful Boats
Building Outrigger Sailing Canoes: Modern Construction Methods for Three Fast, Beautiful Boats
by Gary Dierking
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Build the fastest, most exoticsailboats around! Popular in Hawaii and throughout the South Pacificand Indian Oceans, outrigger canoes combine theromance of the South Seas with a ruthless efficiency ofdesign and breathtaking sailing performance. This is... (read more)

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