Power Boating For Dummies

ISBN-13: 9781394169351 / Angielski / Miękka / 2023

Randy Vance

Spis treści

Introduction 1Part 1: Getting On the Right Boating Track 7Chapter 1: Powering Up to Be a Boater 9Chapter 2: Choosing the Right Boat Type and Engine for Your Boating Needs 21Chapter 3: Finding and Buying the Right Boat for You 41Chapter 4: Accessorizing Your Boat for Safety and Fun 67Part 2: Safely Operating Your Boat 83Chapter 5: Towing Your Boat and Maintaining Your Trailer 85Chapter 6: Launching and Loading Your Trailered Boat 101Chapter 7: Hitting the Open Water: Driving Your Boat 129Chapter 8: Docking, Rafting Up, and Anchoring 147Chapter 9: Finding a Safe Harbor for Your Boat 167Part 3: With Much Boating Fun Comes Much Responsibility 189Chapter 10: Rules Do Apply: Navigating to Avoid Collisions and Confusion 191Chapter 11: Finding Your Way on the Water 207Chapter 12: Navigating Bad Weather 229Chapter 13: Preparing for and Handling Boating Emergencies 247Part 4: Keeping Your Boat Shipshape 267Chapter 14: Keeping Up with Routine Boat Maintenance 269Chapter 15: Getting Your Boat Ready for Winter and Spring 295Chapter 16: Repairing Leaks and Other Damage to Your Boat 303Part 5: The Part of Tens 325Chapter 17: Ten Tactics That Separate Pros from Amateurs 327Chapter 18: Ten Important Items to Keep Onboard 335Chapter 19: Ten (Plus Two) Mechanical Checks for Buying a Pre-Owned Boat 341Index 349

O autorze

Randy Vance is editor at large for Boating Magazine, the world's leading powerboat magazine, the premier source for the most credible, authoritative test-based boating gear and content in the marine industry. He is a lifelong boater and has made a career of writing and video presentations on boating and other outdoor sports topics.