Boatbuilding & Boating

This is one of the best volumes available today on the lofting. It will be of particular use for the people who are already in possession of the set of standard volumes on boat construction and are searching for the additional information about the lofting. First of all, we want to note that the authors of the book covered virtually all important aspects so there will be no need for any other books.

All explanations are very clear. According to the author, lofting itself is a sort of an art and even magic. Put simply, it is a process of making a series of the full-scale boat drawings allowing accurate and successful building at the yard or by you. One of the objectives of the volume was to encourage the readers to start lofting, and this can be done through setting the techniques applicable to all boats.

The size of the boat should not play the major role since the techniques and skills applies should be more or less same; only the sizes of the finished boats would differ. Go through all chapters of the book very carefully if you are really interested in boatbuilding. The information and instructions contained in the volume will help you when you finally decide to start the process – you will be prepared to conduct the proper lofting.

This is maybe the best and fullest encyclopedia of boating of those available today and those ever printed. Written by one of the most successful boating authors of today, it was released to cover virtually all possible boating situations. The contents of the volume is very informative and education but, at the same time, it is so entertaining. The author has provided the answers to all questions that the newcomer to the world of boating might have.

Among the areas covered are the boat maintenance and handling, navigation and boat function, recovering overboard person and reading the water, and so many others. Five hundred entries will provide readers with everything they need to know to start the safe boating. The huge practical experience of the author has eventually resulted in this brilliant publication highly appreciated by all boaters around the world.

Numerous cross-references together with the index will direct reader to the necessary entries with the associated topics unified. This approach has made browsing through the book delightful and easy. This is the absolute must-have for every boater handling a boat of any size and type, owing to the wideness of the coverage.

This is one of the best volumes for the boaters of those available today. The book opens with the information about the responsibility and change of commands including the authority, duties and responsibilities, rental of the commercial boats and their use etc. The second chapter is devoted to the seamanship and here the author addresses such critical aspects as boat safety and handling, weather, standard equipment on board, lifeboat and rescue boat navigation, survival and first aid.

This chapter is followed by two chapters covering the pilotage, where the navigation aids and rules of the road are addressed, and boating etiquette and insignia. Seven appendices to the main part of the book provide additional information on such areas as navy boats, checklists used when engaged in boat handling, special onboard equipment, namely aircraft rescue kit, special signals in use, PQS theory, and commonly used terminology.

The book is a genuine treasure for all people intending to make voyages on the boats and willing to get better prepared for handling their boats in the safe and efficient manner, as they will have all necessary information readily available in the pages of this nice volume without having to check several separate books.

This book was written by the widely recognized and respected expert in the field of marine engineering and electrical systems. The author spent significant part of his carrier working in the offshore sector. And here is one of his volumes belonging to the famous and popular Understanding series. Written in a traditionally concise and clear way, it will let the readers easily understand the basics of marine engineering as applied to the boats.

Needless to say that the average boat owner is not that interested in the details of the engine construction but should rather be aware of the main parts and working principles. The book opens with the introductory chapter on the basic diesel theory where the reader will get to know the ABC of the engines; then, the author proceeds with the explanations of the fuel, cooling, lubricating, air and exhaust systems which are the integral part of thy engine arrangement.

The operation and technical maintenance of the engine are covered within a separate chapter. The three last chapters are dealing with the engine troubleshooting, and starting and instrumentation systems. The newcomers to the world of boat owning and marine engineering will definitely find this title useful and will greatly benefit from the information presented.

Here is the latest fifth edition of the publication first released back in 1979 to provide readers with the good introduction to the most effective wooden boat building techniques. The main focus was made by the author on mating wood with the epoxy in order to form a good composite with the physical characteristics of the material that would be superior to the components.

Another feature of the composite should be its potential to withstand the effects of moisture. The narrative text is very simple to understand – the author describes how any single person possessing some tools and wood plus some epoxy material, could turn out an excellent boat. The experienced boat builders, in turn, will find lots of useful information which they can use for production of the technically sophisticated boat hulls.

The material in this edition of the volume has been arranged in a new order, so there are now six sections covering the basics of the construction, introductory information, production and boat building techniques, most effective methods used for boat hull construction etc. The explanations provided by the author are remarkably straightforward and easy to follow so the book will be of great practical use for any boat builder.

These useful and practical notes have been compiled in order to provide required assistance to the cadets and ship staff in need for the readily available reference source as applied to the official training syllabus. There are eleven chapters in this book covering absolutely everything they should know. The opening chapter is dealing with the general sea terminology for the parts of the ship and navigation.

The second chapter will tell you about the general ropework including different types of the ropes, their construction and characteristics. The next two chapters address the bends and hitches commonly used on the ships together with the whipping and splicing techniques. Once the trainees have been familiarized with the above information, they can proceed to the fifth chapter dealing with the rigging.

The sail making and decorative sail work and basic boat work have been covered in the next four chapters. The last two chapters of the volume are devoted to the chartwork and navigation. Some of the supplementary information is contained in the four appendixes, where the readers will find some additional info about the rigging equipment an regulatory framework, such as the COLREG.

Most of the people who love boats and boating do suffer from the so called boat noodling which is actually just checking why the others’ boats are faster than yours. This is what exactly the content of the present publication is intended to help you with. The book was written by the professional naval architect who has provided the readers with a sort of antidote and a great reference tool that shall be used to get better and deeper understanding of how the boat ticks.

You will find here absolutely everything you would like to know about the boats, the coverage includes all types of boats, such as the powerboats, sailboats, cruising boats, dinghy boats, racing yachts, up to and including the megayachts. The text is presented in a nontechnical style making it readable and understandable to anyone.

The author has explained all aspects considered important to the boat owners, with all information presented in a clear and reader-friendly way. The book will be interested to all people willing to learn more about the boats and dreaming about having one. Studying this volume is the best ways to become better sailor, ready to handle any situation safely, professionally and effectively. Start here and you will succeed.

This publication is devoted to the mirror dinghy boat which has been considered one of the most significant factors in the whole dinghy boom in the sixties of the last century. Even though there are many types of boats available, the mirror dinghy boat is still an excellent one for learning how to sail.

This book will tell all interested readers about literally everything they could need to know to start the dinghy sailing. It is aimed at a broad readership, from the newcomers to the world of sailing and to the professionals. The book is full of informative and colorful illustrations making it fascinating.

Numerous photos showing the process step by step have been included for easier understanding of the instructions and practical tips provided by the authors. The process of setting up the boat is explained in detail together with the numerous scenarios.

There are almost two hundred photos and more than seventy data diagrams supplementing the text. The key parts of the dinghy boat have been illustrated. Due attention has been paid to the development of the sailing skills and this is where the instructions given by the authors of the book will be truly invaluable. Have a look, go through and start sailing.