Fast Track to Cruising

The Complete Rigger's Apprentice: Tools and Techniques for Modern and Traditional Rigging from MCGRAW HILL
The Complete Rigger's Apprentice: Tools and Techniques for Modern and Traditional Rigging Chapters cover rigging design and materials, splicing, installation, a portfolio of rigs and more. Detailed instructions are easy to follow and will lead the reader to a greater understanding of the function and complexity of rigging. Practice based on clear diagrams will lead readers to higher skill in their own rigging work. Author: Brion Toss . McGraw-Hill Professional .
$39.95

The Splicing Handbook from MCGRAW HILL
The only reference devoted entirely to splicing today's ropes, this new and expanded edition includes step-by-step illustrations and explanations for the most useful and popular splices in traditional twisted and modern braided ropes. Now covers evry kind of splicing project a boater is likely to encounter, including modern cordage such as Spectra, and wire and rope-to-wire splices. Author: Barbara Merry ,John Darwin. McGraw-Hill Professional.
$13.95

World Cruising Routes, 6th Ed. from MCGRAW HILL
Featuring nearly 1000 sailing routes in all oceans of the world World Cruising Routes is a comprehensive guide to nearly 1000 sailing routes covering all the oceans of the world, from the tropical South Seas to the high latitudes of the Arctic and Antarctic. The book is geared specifically to the needs of cruising sailors and contains essential information on winds, currents, regional and seasonal weather as well as valuable suggestions concerning optimum times for individual routes. 628 pgs.
$59.95

The One-Pan Galley Gourmet: Simple Cooking on Boats from MCGRAW HILL
How to prepare fast, simple, fabulous meals afloat Now you can turn even a one-burner galley into a gourmet kitchen and enjoy hot, wholesome, delicious meals wherever your boat takes you. This practical guide for the seagoing epicure has it all--one-pot simplicity, delicious recipes using fresh ingredients, and plenty of spice and personality. Special features include: 170 meat, fish, and vegetarian recipes. Delicious, nutritious, satisfying dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert .
$15.95

Cruising Fundamentals from BOOKS
This is the official American Sailing Association guide to intermediate coasting cruising and bareboat chartering. Written to complement the ASA's teaching methods, it addresses small boat daysailors who wish to move on to overnight cruising in a larger boat. The book leads the reader through five progressively more advanced levels of boat handling, each divided into sections covering knowledge and techniques that can be learned ashore and those best learned underway.
$19.95

A Cruising Guide to Narragansett Bay and the South Coast of Massachusetts from BOOKS
A Cruising Guide to Narragansett Bay and the South Coast of Massachusetts: Including Buzzard's Bay, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, and Block Island.
$37.95

600mm Low-Beam Track, 1.97' Length, 1-31/32" Hole Spacing from HARKEN
Strong, lightweight, solid aluminum, one-piece cars boast stainless steel-wire ball guides that keep the high-strength Torlon balls captive when the car is off the track. Sculpted car bodies reduce weight. Low-profile Micro CB track is fully-saturated Hardkote–anodized for toughness and scratch-resistance. Low-profile, line-shedding endstop absorbs sudden shock loads that can occur during unintentional jibes. Application: Mainsheet cars. Vangs on small dinghies. Controls on small keelboats.
$25.33

Small Mainsheet Track System, Boat Size up to 28', 990lb. SWL, 2:1 Purchase from LEWMAR
These kits make upgrading easier with three sizes for boats up to 48'. The sliding bolt track that comes with the kit lets you re-use the original mounting holes of an older track system. Kits include sliding bolt track, control-line end stops and Torlon® ball-bearing cars that allow easy position adjustment with the mainsheet fully tensioned for maximum performance from the mainsail. Size Small kit includes standard end stops and deck-mounted Cam Cleats. Track Type: Sliding bolt mount.
$259.99

#373 Low-Beam 6' Track with 4" Hole Spacing from HARKEN
Accepts all Harken Small Boat cars. Use low-beam when track is supported at each fastener hole. High-beam can span unsupported areas. Holes on 100mm centers.
$75.78

Brass Fast Pin Butt Hinge - 1-5/8" from WEST MARINE
Fast Pin Butt Hinges, Brass or chromed brass.
$22.99

Small Boat Pin Stop #2721 Track End Stops (Pair) from HARKEN
Accepts all Harken Small Boat cars. Use low-beam when track is supported at each fastener hole. High-beam can span unsupported areas. Holes on 100mm centers.
$52.74