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Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 66th Edition
- Model # 10954626 | Manuf. # 9781588167446
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With millions of copies sold, Chapman Piloting has been the leading reference for both power and sail boaters for nearly a century. Now this absolutely essential guide—with 928 pages, 1,500 full-color illustrations and charts, and exploded views and cutaways—is thoroughly updated with all the latest information on US federal laws, regulations, and fees. In fact, no competing book is more current on this ever-changing sport. Chapman covers the newest technology; the most recent laws; the most up-to-date rules of boat handling, navigation, safety, and etiquette. Anyone who puts a craft on water needs the vital information in this world-recognized bible of boating.
Revisions include:
- Most up-to-date federal laws, regulations, and fees
- The latest developments in outboard motors and inboard vectored thrust propulsion systems, including joystick controls
- New mayday procedures
- Cutting-edge technology: VHF/DSC radio; Rescue 21 coastal communication system; networking electronic devices; features and capabilities of GPS, radar, depth sounder, fish finders, and chartplotters; eLoran system; autopilot; NMEA 2000 and more
- Latest United States Power Squadron updates
- Expanded contact information for governmental and commercial organizations
Features
- 928 pages
- Hardcover with jacket
- Full color
- 8-5/16" x 10-7/8"
- Author: Charles B. Husick
Product Specs
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by PowerReviews(based on 29 reviews)
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100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Informative (20)
- Well written (16)
- Deserves multiple readings (15)
- Easy to read (14)
- Engaging characters (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Reference (21)
- Gift (8)
- Special needs (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Everyday reader (11), Casual reader (7), Bookworm (3)
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Pros
- Deserves Multiple Readings
- Engaging characters
- Informative
Cons
Best Uses
- Special Needs
Comments about Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 66th Edition:
Required to have copy of rules on board. This serves that requirement
Pros
- Deserves Multiple Readings
- Informative
Cons
Best Uses
- Reference
Comments about Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 66th Edition:
STUDY FOR THE US COAST GUARD EXAM
Pros
- Classic
- Easy To Read
- Informative
- Well Written
Cons
Best Uses
- Gift
- Reference
Comments about Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 66th Edition:
Chapman's is one of the great reference books on small boat handling and seamanship.
Pros
- Deserves Multiple Readings
- Informative
- Well Written
Cons
Best Uses
- Older Readers
- Reference
Comments about Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 66th Edition:
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Pros
- Deserves Multiple Readings
- Easy To Read
- Engaging characters
- Informative
- Page-Turner
Cons
Best Uses
- Reference
- Special Needs
Comments about Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 66th Edition:
This is the first book on my reading list for all of the boating classes I teach! I miss the quick mental nautical tips that were in the inside covers of the much older publications!
Pros
- Easy To Read
- Informative
- Well Written
Cons
Best Uses
- Reference
Comments about Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 66th Edition:
If it's not in this book you don't kneed to know!!!!
Pros
- Deserves Multiple Readings
- Easy To Read
- Informative
- Well Written
Cons
Best Uses
- Gift
- Reference
Comments about Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 66th Edition:
If you only buy one book about sailing, make it this one! It is as complete a resource as I have ever seen about the sport of sailing.
Pros
- Deserves Multiple Readings
- Easy To Read
- Engaging characters
- Informative
- Well Written
Cons
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- Gift
- Reference
Comments about Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 66th Edition:
I use this to teach others.
Pros
- Deserves Multiple Readings
- Easy To Read
- Filled with information
- Well Written
Cons
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- A must for any boater
- Reference
Comments about Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 66th Edition:
This "bible" for boaters just keeps getting better and better. New information, new illustrations, new important material in this updated addition
Pros
- Deserves Multiple Readings
- Easy To Read
- Informative
- Well Written
Cons
Best Uses
- Reference
Comments about Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 66th Edition:
My 60 year old edition was so dog eared, it needed to be replaced with an up-to-date version that reflected the electronic revolution.
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