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Behavior and Handling of Ships
by Henry H. Hooyer  Publisher Comments According to Captain Hooyer, forces acting on the ship have an effective lever arm with respect to a hypothetical pivot point. The forces creating or affecting this pivot point include the ship's motion, underwater resistance, and momentum. The book will...
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Sailing Fundamentals (05 Edition)
by Jobson Publisher Comments Written by America's foremost instructional authority, the new edition of Sailing Fundamentals combines the training programs of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. The official learn-to-sail manual of the...
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Blue Latitudes : Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone Before (02 Edition)
by Tony Horwitz 
Powells.com Staff Pick In a highly entertaining adventure, Tony Horwitz rides the wake of Captain James Cook, recreating the history of his pioneering voyages, the stories of his island landings, and the lasting impact his contact had on the indigenous populations...
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Over the Edge of the World: Magellan's Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe (P.S.)
by Laurence Bergreen
Powells.com Staff Pick Laurence Bergreen brings Magellan's groundbreaking circumnavigation of the globe to life in this excellent, highly readable history. Through exhaustive research, including many first person accounts previously unavailable in English, Bergreen weaves...
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Berserk: My Voyage to the Antarctic in a Twenty-Seven-Foot Sailboat
by David Mercy Publisher Comments “THIS IS SUICIDE!” MANUEL SCREAMED FRANTICALLY. “WE’VE GOT TO GO BACK BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!” So begins the amazing true story of three men who shared the dream of going to Antarctica. The crew—a Norwegian captain...
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Looking for a Ship
by John Mcphee Publisher Comments This is an extraordinary tale of life on the high seas aboard one of the last American merchant ships, the S.S. Stella Lykes, on a forty-two-day journey from Charleston down the Pacific coast of South America. As the crew of the Stella Lykes makes their...
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Sailboat Hull and Deck Repair (International Marine Sailboat Library)
by Don Casey Publisher Comments A fiberglass hull's seamless nature leads many boatowners to conclude that repair must be difficult. Wrong. Here, clearly and abundantly illustrated, is all you need to know to seal joints, bed hardware, replace portlights, locate leaks, fix cracks and...
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The Marlinspike Sailor
by Hervey Garrett Smith Publisher Comments 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...
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Concepts in Submarine Design
by Roy Burcher Publisher Comments Explores the engineering and architectural aspects of submarine design....
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Get Rid of Boat Odors: A Boat Owner's Guide to Marine Sanitation Systems and Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor
by Peggie Hall Publisher Comments "Get Rid of Boat Odors," by Peggie Hall, known by many of her fans as "The Headmistress," will teach you how to eliminate annoying odors on your boat by treating the source instead of perfuming the symptoms. It covers all aspect of marine sanitation as...
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Yard: Building a Destroyer At Bath Iron Works (01 Edition)
by Sanders Publisher Comments For a century, the Bath Iron Works has been building some of the finest, dealiest ships in the U.S. Navy. But now the Maine shipyard is facing mounting competition and a pressing need to modernize, especially in the way it launches ships. No more will...
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Adrift : Seventy - Six Days Lost At Sea (99 Edition)
by Steven Callahan Publisher Comments 'Before The Perfect Storm, before In the Heart of the Sea, Steven Callahan's dramatic tale of survival at sea was on the New York Times bestseller list for more than thirty-six weeks. In some ways the model for the new wave of adventure books, Adrift...
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Brightwork: The Art of Finishing Wood
by Rebecca J. Wittman Publisher Comments “As well as being a comprehensive guide to wood finishing, this work celebrates the beauty of brightwork on boats.”—WoodenBoat “A first class and highly readable text that should be mandatory reading for anyone who owns or is...
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The Brightwork Companion: Tried-And-True Methods and Stronly Held Opinions in Thirteen and One-Half Chapters
by Rebecca J. Wittman Publisher Comments "The things that are vital and honorable about varnishing are the parts that we do with our hearts, our hands, and that portion of our brain that houses common sense. These are what never change, the things that will prevail."--from the Introduction From...
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Sea Transportation (Simply Science)
by Gerry Bailey Publisher Comments - Mini-quizzes test understanding of key science concepts - Topics correlate with NSES science curriculum standards - Content reviewed by a science curriculum consultant - Clear text and labeled diagrams aid comprehension - Colorful photographs and...
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The Arts of the Sailor: Knotting, Splicing and Ropework
by Hervey Garret Smith Publisher Comments Perfect shipboard reference, packed with useful "hands-on" information, covers sailor's tools, basic knots and useful hitches, handsewing and canvas work and dozens of other topics important to safe, economic and efficient boat maintenance. Over 100...
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Cruising Fundamentals
by Harry Munns Publisher Comments 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...
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Fix It and Sail
by Brian Gilbert Publisher Comments Find a small cruising sailboat and restore it to pristine condition on a budget that won't sink your budget Small, trailererable cruising sailboats are more popular than ever as mooring spaces dwindle and marina dockage and winter storage costs soar...
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The Complete On-Board Celestial Navigator
by George G. Bennett Publisher Comments "A practical, convenient, and economical solution for the mariner who wants a backup system to GPS that contains all the essential instructions and data."Foundation for the Art of Navigation Your All-in-One Navigation Tool Kit Celestial navigation...
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The Tragic History of the Sea: Shipwrecks from the Bible to Titanic
by Anthony Brandt Publisher Comments Is there any tale more thrilling than a shipwreck? Disaster at sea is an ever-present peril, inspiring ancient legends, great works of fiction, and countless yarns of deadly typhoons, vessels consumed by fire, and desperate castaways alone on an empty...
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