Publisher's Synopsis
The "Helmsman Guides" series provides clear and highly illustrated information on all the most essential areas of owning and sailing a boat. With emphasis firmly on the practical and illustrated with detailed photographs and diagrams, the series should be of interest to the novice sailor.;This book outlines the basics of owing, maintaining and using a motorboat. Topics covered include: choosing and buying a suitable boat, new or secondhand; assessment of the different types of boat and how they perform in the water; choosing and installing a power unit; installation and repair of the various parts and on-board equipment; navigation; general care and maintenance; and notes on emergency procedures and general safety at sea. There is also a chapter on planning and preparing for a cruise, which will of interest for anyone embarking on a first major trip.;James Yates is a technical journalist and author, with a wide experience of yachting and boating on a variety of craft, both power and sail.
