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The Intracoastal Waterway Chartbook from MCGRAW HILL
The Intracoastal Waterway Chartbook from MCGRAW HILL
This compact, easy-to-use reference offers boaters a complete set of full-color navigation charts for the coastal waterway running from Miami all the way to Mobile, including charts for all the major inlets and coastal passages en route. All chart segments are presented at the same scale as the original NOAA charts from which they are reproduced and are arranged in linear flip-chart order as in an AAA trip=map book. GPS waypoints on the charts . Marine facilities listings . Distance tables .
The Intracoastal Waterway: Norfolk to Miami, A Cockpit Cruising Handbook from MCGRAW HILL
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.
Box Anchor, Small, Offshore Boat to 18'–30', Cabin Cruiser to 24', 19lb., 22"H x 8.5"L x 5"W Collapsed, Stainless from SLIDE ANCHOR
Box Anchor, Small, Offshore Boat to 18'–30', Cabin Cruiser to 24', 19lb., 22"H x 8.5"L x 5"W Collapsed, Stainless from SLIDE ANCHOR
Recommended for protected waters or beach use, this anchor’s unique shape enables it to set in most bottom types with half the rode normally needed for conventional anchors. Its fixed scoop design and narrow side panels set like a “cookie cutter” into sand, mud, grass or rock. A stabilizing bar and spring make it easy to lock the anchor open for use or collapse it for storage. Stainless-steel version is cast and polished 304 stainless. Style: Box . Material: Galvanized steel/stainless steel.
Box Anchor, Large, Offshore Boat to 40', Cabin Cruiser to 32', 25lb., 25"H x 9.5"L x 5.5"W Collapsed, Stainless from SLIDE ANCHOR
Box Anchor, Large, Offshore Boat to 40', Cabin Cruiser to 32', 25lb., 25"H x 9.5"L x 5.5"W Collapsed, Stainless from SLIDE ANCHOR
Recommended for protected waters or beach use, this anchor’s unique shape enables it to set in most bottom types with half the rode normally needed for conventional anchors. Its fixed scoop design and narrow side panels set like a “cookie cutter” into sand, mud, grass or rock. A stabilizing bar and spring make it easy to lock the anchor open for use or collapse it for storage. Stainless-steel version is cast and polished 304 stainless. Style: Box . Material: Galvanized steel/stainless steel.
Large Anchor & Rode Bag from WEST MARINE
Large Anchor & Rode Bag from WEST MARINE
Anchor Bag Durable mesh bag provides a convenient and tangle-free place to store your anchor rode. A number of features add to the life of your rode and make it easier to deploy. The wide mouth is held open with an internal stainless steel ring, but closes easily with a drawstring. . Mesh ends dry quickly and a reinforced slit in the bottom allows the bitter end to be passed outside the bag for securing. Brass boat snap allows you to hang the bag and rode where they’re most convenient.
Fluke-Style Anchor Rail Mount from SCHAEFER
Fluke-Style Anchor Rail Mount from SCHAEFER
Safe off-the-deck stowage for Danforth-style anchors to 22lb. This anchor mount enables secure, off-the-deck storage and quick deployment of Danforth style anchors from 8-22 pounds. Mounts onto 1" diameter horizontal bow or stern rails and features a quick release mechanism with a locking hole to prevent accidental release. Closing latch enables one hand anchor engagement. 304 stainless steel.
Anchor Chain Tensioner from JOHNSON, C.S.
Anchor Chain Tensioner from JOHNSON, C.S.
Holds chain up to 5/16" firmly to keep your anchor quiet on its roller. A quick-release pin holds the welded handle securely in a tensioned position. 316 stainless steel.
Danik Anchor Hook from SLIDE ANCHOR
Danik Anchor Hook from SLIDE ANCHOR
Perfect for attachment to a bow eye or sand spike, this combo carabiner/ cam cleat eliminates the periodic hassle of correcting and retying your beach or anchor line. Just pass the line through the cam cleat and pull tight. Made of 304 stainless steel. For boats to 6,000lb. that anchor in protected waters. For use with 3/8"-5/8" line, sold separately. Holds up to 8,000lb.
100' Anchor Rode from MARINETECH PRODUCTS
100' Anchor Rode from MARINETECH PRODUCTS
These super flexible nylon anchor lines are designed for trailerable watercraft up to 26'.
Rail Mount Anchor Bracket, Horizontal from WINDLINE
Rail Mount Anchor Bracket, Horizontal from WINDLINE
Stow your anchor up off the deck, ready for instant deployment. These brackets hold fluke-style Danforth, West Marine, U. S. anchors up to 35lb. and all Fortress anchors (except those with mud palms).
30lb. River Anchor from GREENFIELD PRODUCTS
30lb. River Anchor from GREENFIELD PRODUCTS
Combines the features of a traditional mushroom anchor with flukes for better bottom penetration. PVC coating is easy to clean and won’t scuff your boat. Recommended for use in protected inland waters only.
Swivel Anchor Connector, 5/16"–7/16" Chain, 2750lb. SWL from WEST MARINE
Swivel Anchor Connector, 5/16"–7/16" Chain, 2750lb. SWL from WEST MARINE
18-8 stainless swivel connectors prevent snagging at the anchor/chain connection, slide easily over anchor rollers and prevent the chain from becoming twisted while the anchor is set. Attach with a single set screw (using the Allen wrench included).
Quick Flush - OMC from T-H MARINE
Makes flushing salt or sand from your motor quick and easy. Quick-connect hose snaps onto valve for flushing. Unique, patented slide valve replaces flush port plug and "O" ring seal closes off port when engine is operating. Fits all outboards equipped with a flushing port.
1/4" - 5/16" Anchor connector from WEST MARINE
1/4" - 5/16" Anchor connector from WEST MARINE
Cleaner than standard anchor shackles, an anchor connector pulls easily over bow roller. Attaches with an Allen wrench (Included) . High-grade galvanized steel . Safe Working Loads: 1/4" - 5/16" unit: 1,390lbs.
45lb. CQR Anchor, Boats 32'–58', 40-5/8"L x 14"W x 17"H from LEWMAR
45lb. CQR Anchor, Boats 32'–58', 40-5/8"L x 14"W x 17"H from LEWMAR
The legendary Lewmar plow anchor stays put, won't breakA favorite among bluewater cruisers for its strength and performance in a wide range of bottom conditions. Excellent penetration in sand, weeds, rocks and mud. Trouble-free anchor roller stowage. Attach a trip line to the eye on the horn for easy break-out. Hinged shank prevents breakout during wind shifts. Forged steel construction. Lifetime warranty against breakage. Material: Galvanized Steel . Application: Sand, Rock and Grass .

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Mystic Yacht Log from MYSTIC MARITIME Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
This logbook combines the wisdom of 19th Century logmakers with the needs of sailors today for a useful log with a classic aesthetic Hardcover, 148 pages.
Part No: 1011384
Exploring the North Coast of British Columbia from FINE EDGE Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
Exploring the North Coast of British Columbia These guides convey an enormous amount of information about some of the most variable cruising areas in the world. Charts and diagrams of shorelines and underwater features are especially readable. Routes and anchorages from the famous Nakwatko Rapids to Dixon Entrance at the Alaska border; routes through the previously uncharted Spiller Channel and Griffin Passage. A chapter on the beautiful South Moresby Island of the Queen Charlottes.
Part No: 0-938665-80-4
A Postcard History of the Passenger Liner from MYSTIC MARITIME Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
Filled with more than 500 color illustrations, this lavish work sketches the history of ocean passenger ships from the 1800s to the 1980s through their images on postcards. A glossary offers information on 170 illustrators. This work is sure to appeal to maritime buffs and those engaged in genealogical research. by Christopher Deakes. 12" x 9-3/4", 160 pages, color illustrations.
Part No: 1039123
Sail Trim & Rig Tune - Quick Guide from WEST MARINE Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
On the water, when questions arise, there's no time to search through an exhaustive manual. The Captain's Quick Guides provide all the answers--fast. Based on the world's largest boating library, this laminated Quick Guide presents 14 color panels of authoritative, concise information on sail trim and rig tuning, designed for onboard quick reference.
Part No: 0071440267
Salty Dog Talk Book from SHERIDON HOUSE Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions A charming etymology tracing the shipboard origins of over 200 words and expressions, and how they came ashore into everyday conversation.
Part No: 9781574092585
Offshore Cruising Encyclopedia II from BEOWULF PUBLISHING Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
The Dashews' have created what is justly called an encyclopedia for the wealth and breadth of information on cruising they provide here. They have succeeded in creating a comprehensive guide for anyone planning to cruise for several weeks, months or years. Author: Steve & Linda Dashew Beowulf, Incorporated.
Part No: BEO003
How Boat Things Work from MCGRAW HILL Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
How Boat Things Work is a resource you can't afford to be without! This guided tour “under the hood” of your sailboat or powerboat includes: Engines, transmissions, bearings, stuffing boxes, propellers . Steering systems, autopilots, windvanes, compasses . Rigging, splicing, line handling, block and tackle, sail controls . Anchors and windlasses . DC and AC electrical systems . Pumps, toilets, seacocks, freshwater systems . 176 pages.
Part No: 0071493441
Saltwater Fising In California from BOOKS Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
Kovach has a number of popular California fishing titles out, and hosts one of the more amusing TV fishing shows. This is a good choice for those who enjoy the saltwater scene. Author: Ron Kovach. Marketscope Books.
Part No: SFC
Understanding the Racing Rules of Sailing 2005-2008 from U.S. SAILING Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
This indispensable guide for sailors and racing officials includes the complete text of the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing, 2005-2008 and US Sailing Prescriptions. Perry concisely and clearly answers all the most commonly asked questions on the racing rules, and then some. his comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanations, with extensive references to to US Sailing.
Part No: 99M 0974105872
The Intellectual Devotional from RODALE Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
Revive Your Mind, Complete Your Education and Roam Confidently with the Cultured Class Challenge your intellect daily! Daily digest of intellectual challenge and learning will arouse curiosity, refresh knowledge, expand horizons and keep the mind sharp. 368pp.
Part No: 1-5948651
Emergency First Aid Quick Guide from MCGRAW HILL Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
When it's sink or swim, this Quick Guide will keep you afloat! On the water, when an emergency surfaces, there is no time to spend searching through an exhaustive manual. Emergency First Aid On Board provides all the answers--fast. Drawn from the world's largest boating library, it presents 14 color panels of authoritative, concise information on first aid.
Part No: 0071477152
Anchoring Quick Guide from MCGRAW HILL Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
What you need to know about anchoring--fast and easy! Anchoring is a necessary skill for any boater--power or sail--whether you are planning a picnic lunch in a secluded cove or an overnight visit in a distant anchorage. 16-panel, foldout guide provides you with fast, easy-to-follow instructions for safe and efficient anchoring.
Part No: 0071495738
The Lazy Environmentalist: Your Guide to Easy, Stylish, Green Living from HARRY BELMONT Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
The Lazy Environmentalist: Your Guide to Easy, Stylish, Green Living The Lazy Environmentalist provides comprehensive guidance to fashion-forward consumers who are as concerned about the long-term health of our planet as they are about the design of their bathroom fixtures. Author Josh Dorfman, Sirius Satellite Radio host. 271 pages .
Part No: 9781584796022
Captain's Quick Guides: Heavy Weather Sailing from WEST MARINE Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
Heavy Weather Sailing (Captain’s Quick Guides) Know what to do when the wind pipes up with Heavy Weather Sailing. On the water, when questions arise, there's no time to search through an exhaustive manual. The Captain's Quick Guides provide all the answers – fast. This laminated Quick Guide presents 14 color panels of authoritative, concise information to help with on-board weather forecasting. Shorten sail at the best time, the best way . Adapt your strategy to your boat and the situation .
Part No: 0071468846
Captain's Quick Guides: Diesel Engine Care and Repair from MCGRAW HILL Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
When it's sink or swim, this Quick Guide will keep you afloat! On the water, when an engine problem surfaces, there is no time to spend searching through an exhaustive manual. Diesel Engine Care and Repair provides all the answers--fast. Drawn from the world's largest boating library, it presents 14 color panels of authoritative, concise information on diesel engines.
Part No: 0071477136
World Cruising Routes, 6th Ed. from MCGRAW HILL Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
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.
Part No: 007159289X
How to Read a Nautical Chart - Nigel Calder from BOOKS Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
The best handbook on chart usage, from one of the most trusted names in boating. In 2000, the U. S. government ceased publication of Chart No. 1 is not just reborn but expanded and improved in How to Read a Nautical Chart. The demand for a book like this has never been greater. 1, including a more intuitive format, crucial background information, international chart symbol equivalents, electronic chart symbology, and thorough explanations of the practical aspects of nautical chart reading.
Part No: 0071376151
12 Volt Bible 2nd Edition from MCGRAW HILL Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
The 12-Volt Bible for Boats is a complete introduction to the 12-volt electrical systems used on small boats to power everything from reading lights to bilge pumps. Written for boaters who are not skilled electricians, it clearly explains how 12-volt systems work and how to install, maintain, and troubleshoot them. Author: Miner K. Brotherton & Edwin R.
Part No: 0071392335
Captain's Quick Guides: Boat Handling Under Power from WEST MARINE Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
Fourteen panels of concise information folded into the size of a business envelope. Covers how boats handle rough seas, close-quarter manoeuvering, docking tips for both power and sailboats, how to steer with outboards, I/O's and inboards, and much more.
Part No: 007144095X
1000 Places to See Before You Die, by Patricia Schultz from WORKMAN PUBLISHING Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
It's a joyous, passionate gift for travelers, an around-the-world, continent-by-continent listing of beaches, museums, monuments, islands, inns, restaurants, mountains, and more. There's Botswana's Okavango Delta, the covered souks of Aleppo, the Tuscan hills surrounding San Gimignano, Canyon de Chelly, the Hassler hotel in Rome, Ipanema Beach, the backwaters of Kerala, Oaxaca's Saturday market, the Buddhas of Borobudur, Ballybunion golf club and more. Paperback, 992 pages . 5-1/4 x 7-1/2 .
Part No: 10484
American Practical Navigator from PARADISE CAY Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
This new edition is the most recent update of Bowditch, the definitive work on navigation. Bowditch is carried on the bridge of every U. S. Navy ship and should be the mainstay of any serious navigator’s library. Paradise Cay and Celestaire’s commercial edition of Bowditch is a complete copy of the latest Government edition. Paradise Cay Publications. Nathaniel Bowditch.
Part No: 0939837544
Cruising Chef - 2nd Edition from PARADISE CAY Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
Now in an expanded and revised second edition, Michael Greenwald's The Cruising Chef Cookbook continuous to offer nautical wisdom, hundreds of ships and words of wisdom, short stories and vignettes on sailing, as well as well as enticing recipes perfectly suited to enhance the joy of sailing, from boating on rivers and lakes to nautical ventures on the high seas. Paradise Cay Publications.
Part No: 0939837463
Captain's Quick Guides: Emergencies On Board from WEST MARINE Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
On the water, when questions arise, there’s no time to search through an exhaustive manual. The Captain’s Quick Guides provide all the answers – fast. This laminated Quick Guide presents 14 color panels of authoritative, concise information to help with onboard weather forecasting. Waterproof and folded to the size of a a small envelope, it is designed for quick reference. Recover a crew overboard quickly . Jury-rig an emergency sail plan or steering arrangement . Keep your boat afloat .
Part No: 0071468838
Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century from HARRY BELMONT Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
A User’s Guide for the 21st CenturyBased on the eco-friendly website of the same name (www. From disaster relief to sustainable business, community gardens to climate change, it’s full of information from a small army of contributors around the world. New concepts are introduced such as harvesting rainwater and zero-energy houses, what’s happening right now to create an environmentally and economically sustainable future, and what stands in opposition. Divided for easy reference. Abrams, Inc.
Part No: 9780810992962
Practical Seamanship: Essential Skills for Modern Sailors from BEOWULF PUBLISHING Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
Practical Seamanship: Essential Skills for Modern Sailors. This foundational book for sailors focuses on comfortable, safe and enjoyable boating. From anchoring off coral reefs to avoiding collisions, to docking in difficult situations, it is filled with easy-to-use check lists and executive summaries that offer essential skills for modern sailors. Authors: Steve Dashew, Linda Dashew Publihser: Beowulf Inc.
Part No: BEO001
Quick Reference Card: Int'l Rules from DAVIS INSTRUMENTS Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
A comprehensive guide incorporating the International Maritime Buoyage System and COLREGS. Clarifies differences between Cardinal and Lateral buoyage systems and buoyage regions, key to reducing confusiong and danger when entering unfamiliar waters or busy harbors.
Part No: 127
Boatowner's Mechanical & Electrical Manual: How to. from MCGRAW HILL Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
Everyday boat technology made simple Nigel Calder. With full-color photos, clarifying illustrations clear, comprehensible writing, Calder’s trusted Mechanical and Electrical Manual has helped thousands of boaters out of onboard jams. 864pp. 864pp. Packed with new and updated info, rich illustrations, clear text, diagnostic troubleshooting charts and more. Updated in 2005, this book is the single best source I’ve found for information about the systems on your cruising boat.
Part No: 0071432388
The Way We Live by the Sea, by Stafford Cliff from ROBERT HALE Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
A photographic portrait of gracious living by the seaThe Way We Live. By the Sea, written by Stafford Cliff with photographs by Gilles De Chabaneix, presents wonderfully detailed examples of new and traditional designing and living by the sea. From holiday villas in France and sturdy stone fishing cottages on the Scottish islands to sleek modern beach houses in California and Caribbean cabanas, the book is a comprehensive compendium of every type of residential structure found by the ocean. 9.
Part No: RIZ006
Fix It and Sail from MCGRAW HILL Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
Learn how to find a small sailboat and restore it to pristine condition on a budget. 40 illustrations and 90 photos guide you every step of the way. Author: Brian Gilbert.
Part No: 0071458093
Seashells from HARRY BELMONT Home -> Books & Videos -> Books
The book balances the exotic with the familiar, from tropical corals and rare fossils to everyday clamshells and barnacles. In her introduction and captions, marine geologist and paleontologist Sandy Carlson introduces the reader to seashells in all their variety, explaining why they look as they do. Both an art book and a contemplation of nature, Seashells combines aesthetic delight in natural things with scientific fact and philosophical wonder. Author Josie Iselin.
Part No: 9780810993273
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