Subjects:  1. Boating - General    2. Boating And Sailing    3. Boats and boating    4. Electric equipment    5. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    6. Ships & Shipbuilding - Repair & Maintenance    7. Sports    8. Sports & Recreation    9. Transportation    10. Boating    11. Sports & Recreation / Boating   

Reviews (27)

Worth it for the caning instructions alone
I bought this book paired with the more advanced Canoecraft book and really couldn't be happier with both of them.Having read the Canoecraft book first I was left with some questions reguarding technical aspects of boatbuilding that this book answered wonderfully.The approach the author takes reflects one of an experienced teacher explaining the task with an eye toward common mistakes and how to avoid them.While the finished product as outlined is a bit heavy and lacking in elegance, as compared to the Canoecraft boat, I plan to utilize both books in the construction of my canoe.(Please note that the heaviness comes from extra fiberglass reinforcement that is a real necessity in the rocky streams of Maine, the author's state, and not so much here in the Midwest.) The real bonus, aside from the caning instructions which are wonderful, is the fact that you are also getting scale plans for eight boats which can be scanned, scaled and printed full size at your local copyshop. The project is easily completed by anyone who is remotely aquainted with woodworking techniques and in many instances the author explains multiple methods of doing the same step with a list of the pros and cons of each method.Excellent book to buy for your first canoebuilding experience.

Gilpatrick's book
About 12 years ago my dad and I built the wabnaki canoe using Mr Gilpatrick's book, and this year I built a Prospector design using Canoecraft, at least in part.I would like to add my opinion abut the relative merits of these books.
If you liked this book, you'll LOVE Canoe Craft by Moores
I'm truly surprised at all the 5-star ratings this book has earned here.I checked this book out at the library and it was the first book I read about strip-built anything.Even at that time I was shocked at some of the shoddy work shown in the pictures (done by teenage shop class students, not the author).
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Subjects:  1. Canoeing    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. Woodwork - General   

Reviews (69)

"Shiver me timbers!"
Maybe I'm being unfair, but MAIDEN VOYAGE rankled me from the starboard dust jacket to the port, with its repetitive, "The first American woman---and the youngest person ever---to circumnavigate the globe alone." That, and the saccharine title just set my teeth on edge before I ever turned to page one.
Full of Courage
Being a parent of two daughters I don't know if I could do what Tania's father did -- sending his daughter sailing across the world -- ALONE -- at the age of eighteen. But I do understand his vision of what an adventure can do to change a persons life, and that is definitely seen in Tania's story. She left a troubled teen and came back a woman.
Simply Wonderful...
Maiden Voyage is a wonderful account of Tanya Aebi's adventure around the world.Her story is told in such honesty that any reader may feel the longing to explore the world.I myself have spoken of it so often that my husband is a little worried that I will leave him and the land for the seclusion and adventure of the sea.He needn't worry, but I at least want to learn how to sail.
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Subjects:  1. 1966-    2. Aebi, Tania,    3. Essays & Travelogues    4. Sailing - Narratives    5. Sailing, Single-handed    6. Special Interest - Adventure    7. Travel    8. Travel - General    9. Varuna (Yacht)    10. Voyages around the world    11. Aebi, Tania    12. Travel / Adventure   

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A New View on a Old Subject
Congrats on achieving what so many writters and sailors have tried to do. A clear and easily read guide to help out we few honest novice sailors to be.
Great Book to Buy While Shopping for A Boat
This book is a fantastic resource that is broken down into easy to assimilate categories: A thoroughly "user friendly" guide
Drawn from the pages of "Sailing" magazine and incorporating reviews of forty used boats (plus a detailed look at ten great used boats to sail around the world), Used Boat Notebook by professional delivery skipper John Kretschmer is a thoroughly "user friendly" guide for anyone looking to buy a used sailboat. The Used Boat Notebook provides an authoritative coverage of sailboat prices, ease of use, safety, investment, design quality and much more. Packed with technical information for each boat type, Used Boat Notebook is a first-class, strongly recommended reference written especially for anyone form a novice mariner to an experienced sailor who wants to know just what they are buying before they buy it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Boating - General    2. Catalogs    3. Consumer Guides    4. Sailboats    5. Sailing - General    6. Sailing ships    7. Sports    8. Sports & Recreation    9. Used boats    10. Yachts   

Reviews (1)

GPS for Mariners
This was a most disappointing book. It was not at all helpful and basically a waste of money. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Artificial satellites in navig    2. Artificial satellites in navigation    3. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    4. Global Positioning System    5. Military Science    6. Navigation    7. Satellite Communication Technology    8. Ships & Shipbuilding - Engineering    9. Technology    10. Transportation    11. Boating    12. Sports & Recreation / Boating   

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Water World
I first heard of the late Jacques Mayol from the now classic cult movie "The Big Blue". Judging by this encyclopedic work, the real Jacques Mayol was a more interesting character than his celluloid image. "Homo Delphinus"is clearly a work of love and a beautiful book. It is published in a large glossy format with stunning photos. It is difficult to classify the book as it is a combination of science, semi-science, ecology, philosophy and mysticism. Mr. Mayol is successful in producing a touching work that summarizes his life long romance with the aquatic world and his hopes and visions for the future.
Disappointing
I am a great admirer of Mr. Mayol. Since a child I felt always impressed about his contributions to science and conservationism. However, I just felt so disappointed when I read Homo Delphinus. Through it, he tries to cover many topics, but in such a superficial way that it made me anxious for not getting into any point at all. And his theory about the "homo delphinus" is only a collection of cliches and general thoughts. A MUST
Being a diver and a fan of the sea, having met Jacques Mayol the guru of breath-hold dives in Oct 2001 in Elba and upon learning that this famous book was now available in English, the next day I procured one from this site.Having since learnt of Jacques's passing on the 22nd of Dec 2001 I feel that anyone who dives or simply loves the sea and its creatures should get hold of this very remarkable book - before it goes out of production.Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography/Autobiography    2. Marine Life    3. Photography    4. Sports & Recreation / Water Sports    5. Subjects & Themes - Plants & Animals    6. Subjects & Themes - Travel - World/General    7. Diving    8. Dolphins    9. Mayol, Jacques    10. Reference    11. Spirituality    12. Sports & Recreation    13. Underwater childbirth    14. Yoga   

Reviews (18)

A True Boating Advenyure
What a fun read, what a masterful and accurate description of the real of boating on the ICW and rivers of this wonderful country - all I can say is THANK YOU. The reading of your book gave me great pleasure and makes me want to do it all over again.

Terrific Read...Even If You Don't Own a Boat
Honey, Let's Get a Boat"
A delightful read
There are lots of technical boating books out there and they are easy to find.This book chronicles one couple's own adventure on the "Great Loop" in their first cruiser, a 40' (wow) trawler.I loved the writing style--great humor and sometimes romantic descriptions of the goings on (Mr.'s descriptions of Mrs., their married kids' near "marital conflagration" on deck, the story of the chocolates, cruising with the senior ladies. The descriptions of the travel are very well written. The experiences aboard will be appreciated by addicted boaters and non-boaters alike. This is an adventure story.When I finally retire and head for the Great Loop in my cruiser, I will think often and fondly of the Stob's and this delightful book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway    2. Boats and boating    3. Canada, Eastern    4. Canals    5. East (U.S.)    6. Personal Memoirs    7. Rivers    8. Sailing - Narratives    9. Sports    10. Travel - General    11. Travelers   

Reviews (10)

A classic, and mandatory reading.
Everything by the Pardeys is good. This book cannot be too highly recommended. Still, even the Pardey's budget(at least for their super swanky boats, albiet minimalist) might seem unachievable for many. I'd get Anne Hill "Voyaging on a Small Income" and Jerome FitzGerald's "Sea-Steading" to fill out the bill.

The Cost Conscious Cruiser
This is very useful for preparing a boat (and crew) for a cruise. Helped put many things in perspective...especially what you can do without. Excellent ideas!

It Helped Me Select Gear for My Sailboat
I bought my first sailboat, a Catalina 30, in 7/02. The boat did not have much equipment. This book helped me in the selection of the appropriate level of equipment for the type of sailing I intended. In particular this book helped me avoid spending more than I would otherwise have spent and feel good about it. As an example, I followed the advice to avoid buying the very expensive "offshore" foul weather gear. However, I still spent much more that the Purdey's would say is necessary. The book helped me make better spending decisions.The writing is clear. The tables arehelpful. The stories from their vast experience taught me a lot.The book is less helpful to someone who is looking to use their sailboat for just racing or day sailing. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Boats and boating    2. Cooking    3. Equipment and supplies    4. Essays & Travelogues    5. Sailboat living    6. Sailing    7. Sailing - General    8. Special Interest - Adventure    9. Sports & Recreation    10. Travel   

Reviews (6)

review
Excellent book. Really enjoyable read as well as informative about sailing lifestyle and everything you need to know about buying your first sailboat.

Your First Sailboat
This book is what you need to get you from the livingroom to the water.
Practical Sailing Advice in ENGLISH!!!
My husband and I have signed up for ASA Sailing classes, so we have been reading many "how-to" books on sailing.Lots of these books jump right into sailing lingo, and so the subject matter is very confusing for the novice sailor.
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Subjects:  1. Sail Boating    2. Sailboats    3. Sailing    4. Sailing - General    5. Ships & Shipbuilding - Engineering    6. Sports    7. Sports & Recreation    8. Sports & Recreation / Sailing   

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Mercruiser Stern Drive, 1964-1991 (Seloc Marine Tune-Up and Repair Manuals)
This is a very useful and informative manual. I will continue to use it for years to come.

Saved A Few Dollars
This book did help me to change a water pump in the lower unit successfully.It was
More detailed information needed
The first thing that I needed this book for was to replace a broken belt.The belt is in a difficult place to get at in the engine.This book does not even address HOW or The STEPS to replace this belt.I was dissapointed; however, the rest of the information in the book looks helful should I need to use it in the future. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Automotive - General    2. Boating - General    3. Do-It-Yourself    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Inboard-outboard engines    6. Maintenance and repair    7. Outboard Motors    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Ships & Shipbuilding - Engineering    10. Ships & Shipbuilding - Repair & Maintenance    11. Technical & Manufacturing Trades    12. Technology    13. Transportation    14. Transportation / Automotive / General   

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if you love surfing...& even if you do not...
this is an amazing book- some of the best surf pictures (in my opinion) during one of the most visually inspiring era's of surfing.the pages are arranged in such a way so as to not distract you from their content, the printing is awesome and there's not a single shot not worthy of a poster size above your bed.this book will not harsh your mellow- it will make you want to move to lucadia, ride only a single fin & get a job wrapping surf wax for .25 cents per bar.... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aquatic Sports    2. Individual Photographer    3. Photo Essays    4. Photoessays & Documentaries    5. Photography    6. Photography Of Specific Subjects    7. Subjects & Themes - Sports    8. Water Sports    9. Photography & Photographs   

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Helpful guide for people with physical restrictions
This guide is helpful for persons with physical limitations and provide safe non-impact exercises.It would be helpful if the guide would inform the purchaser that assistive devices would aid with the routines.

Excellent Book
The best parts of this book are the detailed photographs of all the exercises, included in both a large format (one per page) and a small format (so that you can see many exercises per page). The only thing that would make the book even better would be if the small photographs were offered separately on water-resistant material, so that you could bring 'em into the pool. I'll probably photocopy those pages, and laminate them, so that I can do that. Fabulous! Thank goodness I found this book!
I had a devastating knee injury about five and one half months ago (the doctor stated that I may never be able to obtain my pre-injury range of motion)The traditional rehab was going very slowly and very painfully. I asked my physician if I could exercise in the water, and after his approval, I started with the workouts in this book along with my prescribed rehab. I have gained 80% of my pre-injury range of motion and on a good start with my strength and balance with VERY little pain!! My physical therapist said I started improving much more rapidly after starting the water workouts and I have already exceeded the expected post-operative range of motion. I could not have done it without the water workouts!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aquatic Sports    2. Aquatic exercises    3. Athletic Training And Conditioning    4. Consumer Health    5. Diet / Health / Fitness    6. Exercise    7. General    8. Health & Fitness    9. Health/Fitness    10. Therapeutic use    11. Health & Fitness / General   

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great review and guide book
Having not been diving in 1.5 years, I wanted to review some things before getting back in the water, so I bought this book.I thought this book was great.The author talked about his experiences, some techniques he has found useful, and procedures/ways to make things easier.Seems to cover everything, from multiple chapters on equipment to shore vs boat diving, how to deal with problems etc, etc.Very easy to read and understand how to apply what you read.

Excellent book for the new diver
As a newly certified open water diver, I know that there is a lot to learn. Open water certification allows you to dive safely (within limits) but it can't prepare you for all of the variations in diving. This book is a great guide to get you started on many different topics in diving.
Good for new divers
As suggested by the title, the author provides solid information for just certified divers. For people with a few years of scuba experience much of the book will be useless.
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Subjects:  1. Boating - General    2. Deep diving    3. Handbooks, manuals, etc    4. Scuba & Snorkeling    5. Sports    6. Sports & Recreation    7. Swimming    8. Swimming And Diving    9. Tests    10. Sports & Recreation / Scuba & Snorkeling    11. Swimming & diving   

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very complete book
this is a very informative book, providing many answers to questions you may not have asked.Safety, procedures, legal liability issues, diving operations are all thought about and discussed. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Investigation    2. Criminal Procedure    3. Disaster Relief & Rescue Operations    4. Internal Medicine    5. Law    6. Police divers    7. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    8. Politics / Current Events    9. Scuba & Snorkeling    10. Search and rescue operations    11. Underwater Medicine    12. Underwater crime investigation    13. Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary Science   

Subjects:  1. Engineering - General    2. Naval architecture    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Ships & Shipbuilding - Engineering    5. Ships & Shipbuilding - General    6. Ships & Shipbuilding - Repair & Maintenance    7. Technology    8. Transportation    9. Marine engineering    10. Transportation / Ships & Shipbuilding / General   

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Covers a lot on Classical Hull Construction
Larry Pardey book is the definitive guide on Carvel Plank construction, he takes you through the building process of their 30' Talesin.
The way it's done.
What to say about this book...it shows you wooden boat construction at its very, very best.Starting with raw lumber and simple hand tools, Larry Pardey takes us, step by laborious step, on the odyssey of building a truly world class cruising yacht, his 30' Taleisin.Not only is every step of the hull construction detailed, but we also get "real world" time and cost estimates so there are no illusions as to how much time and money each step will take.There are superb "pro and con" treatments of aspects that have a variety of solutions.If there are multiple ways to tackle a job, he makes two columns and discusses the pros and cons of each in detail.Usually you just get the author's opinions without any extra information.
Great Boatbuilding Book
As a novice boatbuilder I have found this book very informative. I especially like the Appendix on adhesives.Any would be expoxy boatbuilder would do well to read it and take head. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Boating - Boatbuilding    2. Boating - General    3. Handbooks & Manuals    4. Sports & Recreation    5. Transportation    6. Boating    7. Ships & shipping: general interest   

Reviews (21)

awsome hardcore surf book
if your learning how to surf and want to progress in this sport then you should chech this book out.full of many different kinds of workouts and it evens plans out workouts that fit your life style....a must have to your surf collection....

Right On!
Since I don't get to surf everyday, this book is exactly what I needed to stay in surfing shape. I have a number of other fitness related books, but none address surfing fitness. This book gave me exactly what I've been looking for. I've since given it to a number of friends and they have all told me how helpful they have found it as well.

Get this book now if you care about surfing
This book just kicked butt for me. It got me to acheive a new level of fitness, cranked up endurance, and improved my all around well being, weather I'm surfing, working, or sitting on my butt watching football. Rocky has presented the material in a straightforward, easy to understand, follow, and execute style which really gets you motivated. An all around excellent fitness book for not only surfers, but for any outdoor enthusiast. Buy it, you won't be sorry. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aquatic Sports    2. Exercise    3. Sports    4. Sports & Recreation    5. Surfing    6. Training    7. Water Sports    8. Fitness training    9. Sports & Recreation / Water Sports    10. Surfing, windsurfing, water skiing   

Reviews (12)

must have for boaters
excellent and thorough - a real compliment to the spec sheet and manual provided with the engine.Good maintenance tips that were not included in the original manual.

Compton's book covers the basics, but barely
I bought Compton's book based on an ad in [...], a rather heavy duty marine diesel oriented web site. I already had Nigel Calder's marine diesel book and was somehow expecting more, but got less.
this book could be an art book its so beautiful
Wow.........Ok so recently I bought an excavator with some engine trouble,not a sailboatand am and a complete novice at all things related to diesel engines,this book is one of three that I bought , its very easy to understand and the illustrations are fantastic the layout is also very plesant. I read lots of technical books on many different subjects and this book has to be one of the most thought out in terms of explaning a complicated subject to some one with little to no experience,in mantaining an engine.If you had no interest in diesel engines this would still make an excellent coffee table book , as you could read it for a few minutes and learn something or just brouse the lovely pictures.I am thinking of getting a few more copies to give as gifts .thanks ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Boating - General    2. Internal Combustion Engines    3. Maintenance and repair    4. Marine diesel motors    5. Sailboats    6. Sailing - General    7. Ships & Shipbuilding - Repair & Maintenance    8. Small Craft Maintenance And Repair    9. Sports & Recreation    10. Transportation    11. Boating    12. Engines & power transmission    13. Ships & shipping: general interest    14. Sports & Recreation / Boating   

Reviews (132)

Spellbinding story - uneven writing and organization
This is a spellbinding book on a scuba diving drama that raises mixed emotions, as it combines a variety of topics and experiences and confronts the reader with a number of challenges. As the title implies, it is nominally about the last dive of Chris and Chrissie Rouse, a dare-devil father-and-son scuba dive team that perished in 1992 while trying to unlock the secrets of an undocumented German U-Boat laying at 230 feet of water about 60 miles off the New York/New Jersey coast.
Intriguing study of what drives risk takers
Bringing their only child into the world, and making a lifetime commitment to each other, changed everything for Chris and Sue Rouse when they faced her unplanned pregnancy. Chris was 18 years old, and still in high school, when Chris Jr. - known throughout his life as "Chrissy" - arrived. Sue gave up her dreams of college, a career, and world travel so the young couple could build a business and a family instead. Eventually they succeeded so well financially that Chris could afford such hobbies as owning his own small airplane. Then he discovered scuba diving, a sport to which he promptly introduced both Sue and Chrissy; and the Rouse family's lives changed again. Never inclined toward doing anything by halves, they soon moved from recreational diving - a relatively safe pursuit - to the adrenaline rush of cave diving.
A Must Read For Any Wreck Diver
Bernie Chowdury does a great job at giving an in depth look in the life and death of the Rouse's. This book is a must read for anyone involved in the sport of Wreck Diving. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography / Autobiography    2. Family & Relationships    3. Family/Marriage    4. Oceans & Seas    5. Outdoor Skills    6. Parenting - Fatherhood    7. Scuba & Snorkeling    8. Winter Sports    9. Sports & Recreation / Outdoor Skills   

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Learn 12vdc by Boat!
Very useful, but recommend it only for those who want a very detailed description of 12vdc.While it is mainly for boats it is clearly a resource for all who are considering Solar or 12vdc systems.Detailed descriptions, photo's and diagrams.Well worth the money!

Very helpful.
Buddy and I just purchased a 1989 Hydrasport and the wiring is a mess.This book has been very helpful for someone like me who doesn't know the first thing about wiring or electrical systems.It works its way from the basics of electrical current and circuits up to specific instructions for installing lights, pumps, etc.
Sherman certainly doesn't tank with this tome.
In fact, he more resembles King Henry at the Battle of Agincourt with this winning effort. I dabble in Marine Electrics but find myself ineffective applying the principles of instruction. While I understand why a customers boat needs a working galvanic isolator, or why I want to rip out from their boat the residen-Read more

Subjects:  1. Boating - General    2. Boats and boating    3. Electric equipment    4. Maintenance and repair    5. Marine Electronics    6. Motorboats    7. Sail Powered Craft Maintenance And Repair    8. Ships & Shipbuilding - Engineering    9. Ships & Shipbuilding - General    10. Ships & Shipbuilding - Repair & Maintenance    11. Sports    12. Sports & Recreation    13. Transportation    14. Boating    15. Marine engineering    16. Shipbuilding technology & engineering    17. Sports & Recreation / Boating