"The book is just what it claims to be, all the essentials. Just what you need to know, done up in a neat handy package ready to put on board." -- SAILINGTHE ESSENTIAL KNOT BOOK covers all the bends, hitches, whippings and splices used every day by anyone going to sea. It shows at a glance both how …
Revised and updated—the only book you need on sailboat rigging and marlinspike artsFrom its initial publication, The Complete Rigger’s Apprentice has been the definitive go-to resource for weekend sailors and maritime professionals who want to master the fine art of rigging. In this revised seco…
Discover the dozens of nautically flavored craft projects you can make with rope!You will be surprised by the fancy projects you can make with a square knot, a double-French hitching, or four-strand braids (a dog collar, a tool grip, and a decorated picture frame, respectively)! You can also tie the…
The only reference devoted entirely to splicing today’s ropesThe Splicing Handbook includes step-by-step illustrations and explanations for the most useful and popular splices in traditional twisted and modern braided ropes, and it covers every kind of splicing project you are likely to encounter,…
Make your boat shine againNo improvement to a tired-looking boat will have a more dramatic impact than refinishing, and few tasks are easier. Here is everything you need to achieve a fabulous finish on your fiberglass boat’s bottom, topsides, deck, spars, wood trim, and belowdeck surfaces while sa…
Navigate the hazards of boat ownership with absolute confidenceNext to your house, your boat may well be the biggest investment you ever make. Buying and owning a boat involves one baffling decision after another. Yet informed, impartial guidance is almost impossible to find--until now, that is.This…
The first book ever to revealwhat boat builders pay thousands ofdollars to learn: the secrets of ownersatisfactionWhat makes a boat owner happy? Eric Sorensenand J. D. Power & Associates answer that questionin detail in this revised edition of Sorensen’s Guideto Powerboats. Now incorporating r…
Understand, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade your boat’s electrical systemsFrustrated by the high cost of basic electrical work but nervous about tackling such projects yourself? Get sound advice and guidance from author Ed Sherman, who wrote and teaches the American Boat & Yacht Council’s …
A fiberglass hull's seamless nature leads many boatowners to conclude that repair must be difficult. Wrong. Here, clearly and abundantly illustrated, is all you need to know to seal joints, bed hardware, replace portlights, locate leaks, fix cracks and even holes, restore your hull's gloss, renew no…
Work-around solutions and emergencyrepairs that will get your boat home when allelse failsPractical Boat Mechanics belongs onboard everyboat that has a gasoline, diesel, inboard, or out-boardengine. This practical collection of fast fixes enables you to repair failed machinery with basic tools under…
Higher Division The Essential Knot Book 4th Edition © 2014 | Published: November 4, 2013"The book is just what it claims to be, all the essentials. Just what you need to know, done up in a neat handy package ready to put on board." -- SAILINGTHE ESSENTIAL KNOT BOOK covers all the bends, hitches, whippings and splices used every day by anyone going to sea. It shows at a glance both how …
