How Boat Things Work: An Illustrated Guide

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By Charlie WingWhether 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 e ighty 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 "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 Title: How Boat Things Work: An Illustrated GuideAuthor: Charlie Wing Publisher: International Marine Publishing Published: June 4, 2007 Pages: 176 ISBN: 9780071493444 Binding: Paperback Show more