| Description |
viii, 504 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 498) and index. |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. Seaworthiness and other mysteries -- 3. Displacement and semidisplacement hulls -- 4. Planing hulls -- 5. Catamarans -- 6. Construction: fiberglass and cold molded wood -- 7. Construction: aluminum and steel -- 8. Propulsion systems -- 9. Steering you straight -- 10. Enginerooms -- 11. In command: helm station, bridge, and pilothouse design -- 12. Safety at sea -- 13. Accommodations -- 14. Evaluating your next boat. pt. 1 From survey to sea trial. pt. 2. The boats -- 15. So many boats: a market survey. |
| Subject |
Motorboats -- Evaluations.
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Boats and boating.
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| ISBN |
007137955X |
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