The Splicing Handbook

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

Seaworthy, Essential Lessons, Things Gone Wrong from MCGRAW HILL
S. ’s 20-Year Case File of Things Gone Wrong “A compendium of real world, no-nonsense information … Invaluable for the boater, builder, designer, and surveyor. ” --Dave Gerr, director, Westlawn Institute of Technology; author of The Nature of Boats, Propeller Handbook, and Elements of Boat Strength “A boaters’ guide is as important and practical as any I’ve read. And if you can ignore the occasional frisson of guilty pleasure, one that’s as engrossing to read as The Perfect Storm.
$24.95

The Complete Anchoring Handbook from MCGRAW HILL
Based on original engineering analysis--and with contributions from such international anchoring experts as Alain Fraysse and Chuck Hawley--The Complete Anchoring Handbook emphasizes the proven best gear and methods for anchoring safely in any situation with any boat, sail or power. Why the new generation of roll-stable anchors (including the Spade, Rocna, Manson Supreme, and others) is proving superior to traditional favorites . How to select and size anchors and ground-tackle components .
$19.95

Nautical Knots Illustrated from MCGRAW HILL
" Mariner's Log With nearly 300 superb photographs illustrating the "ins and outs" of the 20 most useful nautical knots and splices, this reissue of the critically acclaimed Nautical Knots Illustrated will transform any beginner into a boater who knows the ropes. Each knot or splice is presented on two facing pages, and an illustrated glossary and quick-glance overview of common line handling commands are also included.
$10.95

Boatowner's Wiring Handbook from MCGRAW HILL
”—Ed Sherman, Senior Instructor and Curriculum Designer, American Boat and Yacht Council Whether you take to the sea under power or sail, bounce around the bay in your runabout, or cross oceans in your cruiser, you’ll find everything you need to maintain, repair, and upgrade your boat’s DC and AC electrical systems with this comprehensive and fully illustrated guide. Tackle onboard electrical projects and learn how to: Meet ABYC standards for both DC and AC wiring . Add electrical components .
$34.95

The Intracoastal Waterway: Norfolk to Miami, A Cockpit Cruising Handbook from MCGRAW HILL
Offering accurate navigation advice, the Moellers describe more than 300 marinas and nearly 100 opening bridges and provide concise instructions for negotiating more than 100 tested anchorages.
$19.95

Tropical Cruise Handbook from MCGRAW HILL
Mark Smaalders, Kim des Rochers. Special concerns of the tropical cruiser are addressed in this convincing and comprehensive volume. All you need for reef navigation, weather safety, route planning, marine hazards and more. 320 Pages.
$18.95

Boat Maintenance from MCGRAW HILL
Most boaters spend too much time and money trying to find cleaning and maintenance products that can keep their vessels in top-notch shape. This is the first book to combine practical, how-to instructions with objective, brand-specific product recommendations. Combining Burr's varied experience in boating and chemical engineering with the advice of marine professionals, Boat Maintenance shows you how to clean and maintain fiberglass, wood, metal, fabric, and plastics. Author: William M.
$22.95

The Voyager's Handbook, by Beth Leonard from MCGRAW HILL
Leonard is an inspirational and comprehensive manual that leads you step by step through every aspect of choosing, planning, and following the voyager’s life. This exquisitely detailed guide also helps you master the skills you’ll need to handle a boat at sea with a small crew, including weather forecasting, passage planning, watchkeeping, heavy-weather sailing, emergency management, midocean repairs and more. International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 2 edition (November 16, 2006) . 11 x 8.
$39.95

The Sailor's Handbook, by Halsey Herreshoff from MCGRAW HILL
Learn the theory and practice of sailing from a leading naval architect and America’s Cup winner In this handsome full-color digest of sailing lore and technique, one of the world’s preeminent sailors and an all-star cast of contributors provide clear, authoritative guidance on every aspect of the sport. Perfect for on-board reference and at-home study.
$22.95

Boating Skills & Seamanship, by USCGA from MCGRAW HILL
The essential training and reference guide for powerboatersGet the latest edition of the U. Developed and refined through 35 years of Coast Guard Auxiliary training courses, Boating Skills and Seamanship is your perfect introduction to recreational boating's fundamentals. Great for beginning and intermediate powerboaters alike, it offers you the basics of choosing, equipping, and handling a small to midsize powerboat. Essential equipment, both required and recommended. Docking and anchoring .
$24.95