Buy Stapleton's Powerboat Bible: The Complete Guide to Selection, Seamanship, and Cruising
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Home > Sports > Stapleton's Powerboat Bible: The Complete Guide to Selection, Seamanship, and Cruising
Stapleton's Powerboat Bible: The Complete Guide to Selection, Seamanship, and Cruising

Stapleton's Powerboat Bible: The Complete Guide to Selection, Seamanship, and Cruising


     0     
5
4
3
2
1



Out of Stock


Notify me when this book is in stock
X
About the Book

A resource for powerboaters, that covers a range of topics from choosing and equipping a cruising powerboat to techniques of navigation, seamanship and passagemaking.

Table of Contents:
Introduction: Welcome to the DreamPart 1. Choosing a BoatChapter 1. Starting with the BasicsHow much boat do you need?; Hull and engines come first; Diesel engines and turbochargers; Engines: single versus twin; Engine vibration dampeners; Hull materials: what's best?; Are stabilizers necessary?Chapter 2. Selecting a Functional LayoutMain deck layout; Cruising cockpits; Upper deck layout; Interior layout; Below-decks accommodations; Engine room layoutChapter 3. Choosing the Right Basic SystemsFire extinguishing systems; Alarm systems; Steering systems; Engine synchronizer systems; Electrical systemsChapter 4. Determining What It's All Going to CostBoat-buying budget; Budgeting for boat operation; New or used?; Domestic or import?Chapter 5. Finding the Cruiser of Your DreamsSearching for a new boat; Searching for a used boat; Performing the initial sea trialChapter 6. Negotiating the PurchaseBuying a new boat; Buying a used boat; Arranging for the marine survey; Negotiating a trade-in; Financing the boat; Insuring the boat; Documenting, numbering, registering, and titling the boat; Registering a tenderPart 2. All the Bells and WhistlesChapter 7. Buying Marine AccessoriesBuying from a dealer; Buying from a specialty retailer; Buying from a marine catalogChapter 8. Choosing a Marine Navigation SystemGPS; Electronic charting software; Radar; Autopilots; Depth-sounders; Interfacing electronic navigation equipment; Integrating electronic navigation equipment; Marine compass options; Selecting a navigation system: magnetic or true?; The Loran-C navigation system; Sound-signaling equipmentChapter 9. Communicating while CruisingHow marine radios work; Propagation; VHF marine radio; Single-sideband marine radio; Digital Selective Calling; Marine satellite telephones; Marine cellular telephones; Weather receivers; Ham radio in cruisingChapter 10. Choosing Anchoring EquipmentBow pulpits; Cruising anchors; Anchor rodes; Windlasses; Anchoring accessoriesChapter 11. Selecting and Using TendersHard or soft?; Tender power; Tender registration, sales taxes, and insurance; Tender anchors and rodes; Tender security; Tender davits; Tender towingChapter 12. Cruising SafelyRigging for a blow; Fire protection; Lightning protection; Safety and survival equipmentChapter 13. Preparing for Medical EmergenciesEmergency medical training; Emergency medical supplies and equipment; Emergency medical reference; Scuba diving emergencies; Immunizations; Medical checkups; Emergency medical communicationsPart 3. Boat HandlingChapter 14. Getting Under WayTaking an initial shakedown cruise; Planning a daily cruising schedule; Everything shipshape?; Engine starting tips; Leaving the dockChapter 15. Handling Routine Operations Under WayThe Rules of the Road; Aids to navigation; Bridges; Locks; Engine room check under wayChapter 16. Operating Smoothly in Special Running SituationsHeavy-weather handling; Inlet running; Night running; Operating in reduced visibility; Responding appropriately if you have an accidentChapter 17. Arriving at a DockDealing with dockmasters; Docking alongside a pier; Entering a slipChapter 18. AnchoringSelecting an anchorage; Using anchoring hand signals; Using good anchoring technique; Keeping watch at anchor; Anchoring in tropical storms or hurricanes; Retrieving an anchorPart 4. Navigating and CommunicatingChapter 19. Understanding Coastal Piloting and Eyeball NavigationUsing paper nautical charts; Reading the bottomChapter 20. Using Marine Navigation ElectronicsNavigating by GPS; Navigating by Loran-C; Navigating by radar; Navigating by knot meter - distance logChapter 21. Using Cruising CommunicationsUsing VHF marine radio; Using single-sideband marine radio; Troubleshooting marine radiosChapter 22. Predicting the WeatherUnderstanding basic weather patterns; Obtaining basic weather pattern information; Interpreting weather information; Reading local weather signsPart 5. Emergency PreparednessChapter 23. Using a Marine Radio during EmergenciesKeep calm; International radiotelephone alarm signal; Automatic distress calls; Make an urgency or distress call immediately; If you receive a Mayday distress call and message; Emergency medical communicationsChapter 24. Reacting to Loss of Power or SteeringCommon problems and solutions; Tips on towing and being towedChapter 25. Knowing What to Do If You Go AgroundExtricating a grounded vessel with an assisting vessel; Understanding the legal aspects of accepting and providing assistanceChapter 26. Handling Crew Overboard SituationsAdvance COB preparation; Basic COB procedure; Tips for conducting a COB searchChapter 27. Assessing and Reacting to Severe Hull DamageFinding the source; Assessing the damage and taking action; When to call for helpChapter 28. Fighting Fires AfloatTips on fire defense; Engine room fire; Galley fire; Electrical fire; Accommodations fire; Deck fireChapter 29. Handling Medical EmergenciesAssessing the victim; When to provide assistance; The ABCs of emergency medical care; Understanding the types of medical emergencies; When to call for emergency evacuation; Conducting emergency evacuationChapter 30. Understanding Abandon-Ship ProceduresTips on life raft survival; Tips on air-sea rescue; Life raft inspectionsPart 6. The Cruising LifeChapter 31. Handling Money and MailCovering the home front; Keeping a cruising kitty; Forwarding mailChapter 32. Maintaining the EssentialsAll systems; Engine maintenanceChapter 33. Cruising SecurelySecuring your vessel; Filing a float plan; Avoiding trouble spots and pirates; Refusing to board a stranger; Choosing whether to carry weapons; Behaving appropriately if you are boardedPart 7. Preparations for VoyagingChapter 34. Assembling Spares and Preparing for RepairsAssembling a cruising tool kit; Gathering spares; Performing routine maintenance; Taking a shakedown cruise; Analyzing engine oilChapter 35. Planning CruisesConsidering the weather; Checking out celebrations; Collecting charts and cruising guides; Acquiring and updating passports and visas; Scheduling guests; Provisioning; Setting a daily cruising scheduleChapter 36. Understanding International Buoyage, Lighting, and Chart SystemsBuoyage systems; Aids to navigation lighting systems; Charting systemsChapter 37. Keeping Legal in Foreign PortsLeaving U.S. waters; Entering foreign countries; Operating marine radiotelephone and amateur radio abroad; Understanding vessel lighting regulations; Departing foreign countries; Returning to U.S. watersEpilogue: Just Do It!Appendices1. Powerboat Hull Forms2. Marine Diesel Engines3. Recommended Medical Supplies4. The Cruising Tool Kit5. Spare Parts and Supplies6. ResourcesIndex

About the Author :
Sid Stapleton (Winston-Salem, NC) is a longtime contributing editor for Motor Boating & Sailing magazine.


Best Sellers


Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780071356343
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
  • Publisher Imprint: TAB Books Inc
  • Height: 239 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 1259 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0071356347
  • Publisher Date: 16 Feb 2002
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 35 mm
  • Width: 183 mm


Similar Products

Add Photo
Add Photo

Customer Reviews

REVIEWS      0     
Click Here To Be The First to Review this Product
Stapleton's Powerboat Bible: The Complete Guide to Selection, Seamanship, and Cruising
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe -
Stapleton's Powerboat Bible: The Complete Guide to Selection, Seamanship, and Cruising
Writing guidlines
We want to publish your review, so please:
  • keep your review on the product. Review's that defame author's character will be rejected.
  • Keep your review focused on the product.
  • Avoid writing about customer service. contact us instead if you have issue requiring immediate attention.
  • Refrain from mentioning competitors or the specific price you paid for the product.
  • Do not include any personally identifiable information, such as full names.

Stapleton's Powerboat Bible: The Complete Guide to Selection, Seamanship, and Cruising

Required fields are marked with *

Review Title*
Review
    Add Photo Add up to 6 photos
    Would you recommend this product to a friend?
    Tag this Book Read more
    Does your review contain spoilers?
    What type of reader best describes you?
    I agree to the terms & conditions
    You may receive emails regarding this submission. Any emails will include the ability to opt-out of future communications.

    CUSTOMER RATINGS AND REVIEWS AND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TERMS OF USE

    These Terms of Use govern your conduct associated with the Customer Ratings and Reviews and/or Questions and Answers service offered by Bookswagon (the "CRR Service").


    By submitting any content to Bookswagon, you guarantee that:
    • You are the sole author and owner of the intellectual property rights in the content;
    • All "moral rights" that you may have in such content have been voluntarily waived by you;
    • All content that you post is accurate;
    • You are at least 13 years old;
    • Use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity.
    You further agree that you may not submit any content:
    • That is known by you to be false, inaccurate or misleading;
    • That infringes any third party's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights or rights of publicity or privacy;
    • That violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising);
    • That is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libelous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership or corporation;
    • For which you were compensated or granted any consideration by any unapproved third party;
    • That includes any information that references other websites, addresses, email addresses, contact information or phone numbers;
    • That contains any computer viruses, worms or other potentially damaging computer programs or files.
    You agree to indemnify and hold Bookswagon (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.), harmless from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of a breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.


    For any content that you submit, you grant Bookswagon a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell, transfer, and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. Additionally,  Bookswagon may transfer or share any personal information that you submit with its third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc. in accordance with  Privacy Policy


    All content that you submit may be used at Bookswagon's sole discretion. Bookswagon reserves the right to change, condense, withhold publication, remove or delete any content on Bookswagon's website that Bookswagon deems, in its sole discretion, to violate the content guidelines or any other provision of these Terms of Use.  Bookswagon does not guarantee that you will have any recourse through Bookswagon to edit or delete any content you have submitted. Ratings and written comments are generally posted within two to four business days. However, Bookswagon reserves the right to remove or to refuse to post any submission to the extent authorized by law. You acknowledge that you, not Bookswagon, are responsible for the contents of your submission. None of the content that you submit shall be subject to any obligation of confidence on the part of Bookswagon, its agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners or third party service providers (including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.)and their respective directors, officers and employees.

    Accept


    Inspired by your browsing history


    Your review has been submitted!

    You've already reviewed this product!