The definitive guide from the world's best-known sailboat maintenance expertDon Casey’s Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual combines six core volumes into a single, utterly dependa
“Belongs in the bookshelf of every cruising vessel.”—Blue Water Sailing“If you are serious about that extended voyage, read The Voyager’s Handbook.”—Sailing&
1,000 routes. 184 countries. Endless possibilities for the cruising vacation of your dreams"What Jimmy Cornell doesn't know about cruising isn't worth knowing."--Yachting WorldWorld Cruising Destinat
Know you’ll pass before you take the exam.If you are planning to take paying passengers on your boat or you want to save money on your insurance, you’ll need to pass the U.S. Coast Guard captain’s rat
A groundbreaking introduction to howsailboats behave, and a guide for predictingthe performance of a modern sailing yachtAero-hydrodynamics and the Performance of Sailing Yachts is the first major yac
This comprehensive third volume in Jimmy Cornell's acclaimed and successful World Cruising series is the ultimate authority on boats, gear, and techniques for long-distance cruising under sail.Distill
Don't Be Baffled by Your Electrical System--Handle Repairs and Improvements with EaseWith clear illustrations and simple explanations, Don Casey shows you exactly how to install wiring . . . make good
Hervey Garrett Smith was the foremost marine illustrator of the 1950s and 1960s, and his wonderful drawings of traditional ropework quickly propelled The Marlinspike Sailor to cult classic status when
Your one-stop guide for saltwater fishing in North AmericaWhether you’re an experienced angler looking to improve your skills or a beginner just discovering the joys of saltwater fishing, this authori
Turn a run-down fiberglass boat into afirst-class yachtSince it first appeared in 1991, Don Casey’s This OldBoat has helped tens of thousands of sailors refurbisholder fiberglass boats and has become
From docking to surviving storm waves,everything you need to know before you hit the waterUsing hundreds of illustrations and photos, Powerboat Handling Illustrated shows you step-by-step how to do ta
The First Ever Guide for Optimizing Boat SystemsThis guide is invaluable for anyone designing or installing mechanical systems on a new boat, retrofitting an existing boat, or evaluating a boat's oper
Make your boat dreams come true with aluminumAluminum is the ideal boatbuilding material--light, economical,maintenance-free, and easy to work with. This second edition offers you everything you need
Keep your boat's electrical systems running and reliable“Boatowner’s Illustrated Electrical Handbook is perfect for learning how your boat’s electrical system and much of its equipm
The modern cruising catamaran has arrivedThe arguments are over and the verdict is in--cruising catamarans comprise a rapidly growing percentage of the cruising fleet worldwide. Their advantages of s
The first edition of Outboard Engines set the standard for a clear, easy-to-follow primer on engine basics, troubleshooting, care, and repair. This new edition, significantly expanded, brings the subj
The Big Book of Boat Canvas is a thorough revision and updating of Karen Lipe's two popular earlier books, Boat Canvas Cover to Cover and More Boat Canvas, combined with a whole new section on below-d
If you own a small marine diesel engine that you depend on--at least occasionally--this book was written for you. Nigel Calder, a diesel mechanic of many years' experience, a good writer, and percepti
The most comprehensive and helpful guide ever written for selecting and equipping a cruising sailboatWhether you’re a coastal or offshore cruiser, you’ll find your most pressing concerns
Get an enticing preview of cutting-edge rigs,equipment, tactics, and techniquesTomorrow’s cruising sail technology, techniques,and strategies are developed, tested, and refinedin today’s racing sailbo
