How Boat Things Work

Author: Charlie Wing
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071511083
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
“Anyone who contemplates any onboard do-it-yourself work should have this book at his or her elbow.”--Cruising World “This book reduces a boat to its most rudimentary parts in simple drawings and clear explanations. Fascinating to read, it’s a perfect teaching tool.”--Ocean Navigator Whether you’re a new mariner or a lifetime veteran, How Boat Things Work is a resource you can’t afford to be without. With intricate two-color cutaway drawings of eighty different systems and devices, as well as detailed explanations of how they’re assembled, how they work, and how they can go wrong, this book covers every primary component of your boat's inner workings. This guided tour “under the hood” of your sailboat or powerboat includes: Engines, transmissions, bearings, stuffing boxes, propellers Steering systems, autopilots, windvanes, compasses Rigging, splicing, line handling, block and tackle, sail controls Anchors and windlasses DC and AC electrical systems Pumps, toilets, seacocks, freshwater systems

How Boat Things Work

Author: Charles Wing
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
ISBN: 9780071377546
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 175

Book Description
Including drawings of eighty different systems and devices of a boat, this book provides explanations of how they're assembled, how they work, and how they can go wrong. It explores systems such as: engines, transmissions, bearings, stuffing boxes, propellers; steering systems, autopilots, windvanes, compasses; rigging, and, splicing.

Boatowner's Illustrated Handbook of Wiring

Author: Charlie Wing
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
ISBN: 9780070710924
Category : Boats and boating
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Provides instructions for wiring marine electronics and dozens of weekend projects, such as installing cabin and navigation lights, burglar alarms, battery charge indicators, bilge alarms, and more. This is a user-friendly manual for on-board electrical projects, from fixing loose connections to rewiring your boat.

Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual

Author: Nigel Calder
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
ISBN: 9780070096189
Category : Boats and boating
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In his latest book, Calder walks the reader through the repair, maintenance, and setting up of the boat's primary systems, including the electrical system, electronics equipment, generator sets, solar panels, wind and water generators, the engine, transmission, pumps, steering, waste disposal systems, and more. Destined to become a highly trusted companion aboard all types of boats for years to come.

Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?

Author: Harriet Beveridge
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1838597972
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 204

Book Description
With its winning mix of gripping narrative and easy-to-implement performance-raising tips, this book has become a best-selling classic. It’s garnered 5-star reviews and wide-ranging endorsements – from Sebastian Coe and Dame Kelly Holmes to Lord Digby Jones

Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual

Author: Nigel Calder
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472947738
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 2454

Book Description
This manual takes both novice and experienced boatowner through minor to major repairs of electrical systems, engines, electronics, steering systems, generators, pumps, cookers, spars and rigging. When it was first published in 1990, the Boatowner's Mechanical & Electrical Manual broke new ground. It was hailed as the first truly DIY manual for boatowners and has sold in its thousands ever since. There have been significant changes in boat systems since then, particularly electrical systems, and this fourth edition has been fully updated to reflect these developments and expand its predecessor's worldwide popularity. 'Probably the best technical reference and troubleshooting book in the world' Yachting Monthly 'It deserves to come standard with every boat' Yachting World

Understanding Boat Wiring

Author: John C. Payne
Publisher: Sheridan House, Inc.
ISBN: 9781574091632
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
John C. Payne is a professional marine electrical engineer with 23 years merchant marine and off-shore oil experience.

Boatowner's Illus Elec Hndbk 2E (PB)

Author: Charlie Wing
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071486933
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
Keep your boat's electrical systems running and reliable “Boatowner’s Illustrated Electrical Handbook is perfect for learning how your boat’s electrical system and much of its equipment works, and it will be an invaluable guide when adding equipment as well. This book needs to be in every boater’s library as a ready reference on how to make effective repairs and modifications that comply with ABYC standards.”—Ed Sherman, Senior Instructor and Curriculum Designer, American Boat and Yacht Council “A definitive technical book that is easy to read. Buy this book and throw out the rest.”—Motorboat & Yachting Whether you take to the sea under power or sail, bounce around the bay in your runabout, or cross oceans in your cruiser, you’ll find everything you need to maintain, repair, and upgrade your boat’s DC and AC electrical systems with this comprehensive and fully illustrated guide. Tackle onboard electrical projects and learn how to: Meet ABYC standards for both DC and AC wiring Install solar- and wind-power systems Add electrical components Prevent corrosion of your electrical system . . . and more

Moving Heavy Things

Author: Jan Adkins
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books
ISBN: 9780937822821
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
An introduction to simple machines and how they help to lift and move heavy objects.

Toy Boat

Author: Randall de Sève
Publisher: Philomel Books
ISBN: 0399167978
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
A toy boat gets separated from its owner and has an adventure on the high seas.