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SEAFARER 32-DAY YACHT LOG

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THE FISHERMAN'S ELECTRICAL MANUAL

John C Payne

Thorough, well organised, and written with clarity and insight, this handbook is the first to deal comprehensively with the electrics and electronics of modern trailerable fishing boats, Motors, wiring, batteries, trim tabs, ion systems, autopilots, radio, radar, sonar, GPS and numerous other issues are all covered.

229 x 149 mm | 176 pp, illus. | ISBN 1 57409 173 5 | £13.95 SH pbk

THE GREAT CRUISING COOKBOOK
An International Galley Guide

John C. Payne

The cookbook every cruising sailor has been waiting for, with over 350 recipes from all over the world, and advice on world-wide provisioning, galley equipment, rough weather foods and a unique tropical fruit guide. Good nutrition and a varied, balanced diet are vital for every sailor, and this book will help to keep the cruiser away from a life of cans and bland foods.

273 x 195 mm | 256 pp, illus. | ISBN 0 924486 92 9 | £16.95 SH hbk

UNDERSTANDING BOAT BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGING

John C Payne

Topics include batteries of various types, charging, alternators, regulators, selection, installation, maintenance, safety, and more

216 x 137 mm | 96 pp, illus. | ISBN 1 57409 162 X | £9.95 SH pbk

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UNDERSTANDING BOAT COMMUNICATIONS

John C Payne

From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes a new series of easy to understand yet thorough treatments of technical issues facing every boat owner. whether sail or power. Each volume is concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference. The book covers the following major topics:
o GMDSS Communications
o EPIRBs, PLBs, SARTs, RTEs
o NAVTEX
o VHF Radio Communications
o SSB/HF Radio Communications
o Amateur (Ham) Radio
o Short Wave Radio
o Email Services and Internet
o Satellite Communications
o Weatherfax

216 x 137 mms • 112 pages Illus • ISBN 1574092294• Price: £10.95 pbk

UNDERSTANDING BOAT CORROSION, LIGHTNING PROTECTION AND INTERFERENCE

John C Payne

One of two new additions to a series of fully illustrated, easy-to-understand but thorough technical handbooks for boat-owners by an internationally renowned authority, this guide covers galvanic and stray current corrosion, lightning protection, improved grounding, radio frequency interference and more.

216 x 137 mm | 96 pp, illus. | ISBN 1 57409 199 9 | £9.95 SH pbk

UNDERSTANDING BOAT DIESEL ENGINES

John C Payne

This new guide in the same series covers fuel system maintenance, filters, keeping the engine space cool, oil lubrication, engine layup. electrical troubleshooting, guauge testing and much more.

216 x 137 mm | 112 pp, illus. | ISBN 1 57409 200 6 | £9.95 SH pbk

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UNDERSTANDING BOAT ELECTRONICS

John C Payne

From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes a new series of easy to understand yet thorough treatments of technical issues facing every boat owner. whether sail or power. Each volume is concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference.. The book covers the following major topics:
o Position Fixing Systems (GPS, LORAN)
o Electronic Charting
o Echo Sounders, Fishfinders, SONAR
o Radar
o Autopilots
o Instrument Systems and Interfacing (Depth Sounders, Speed Logs, Wind Systems)
o Noise and Interference
o Security and Safety Systems
o Entertainment Systems

216 x 137 mms • 112 pages Illus • ISBN 1574092286• Price: £10.95 pbk

UNDERSTANDING BOAT WIRING

John C Payne

Topics include electrical basics, standards, system voltages, planning, installation, grounding, circuit protection and isolation, switchboards, panels and more.

216 x 137 mm | 96 pp, illus. | ISBN 1 57409 163 8 | £9.95 SH pbk

ADVICE TO THE SEALORN

Herb Payson

In 50 Chapters, the author covers everything from 'really Getting Started' to 'What it's Really Like Out There'.

'… Herb Payson has spent 25 years cruising - and it shows. His likeable narrative is for would-be and current cruisers alike'

Sail

'… covers a broad range of cruising topics in an informative and entertaining manner. Whether planning to extend your cruises or live aboard, this is good reading.'

Cruising World

235 x 157 mm | 352 pp, illus. | ISBN 0 71364 909 7 | £22.99 SH hbk

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READY FOR SEA

Tom Pinney

This comprehensive handbook on preparing for extended cruising and living aboard covers equipment, systems, improvements above and below deck, safety afloat, and modifications that transform a basic sailing boat into a long range cruiser..

'For the fledging cruising sailor with long distance dreams … with considerable authority and crystal-clear clarity, Ready for Sea dissects the essentials for the contemporary voyaging sailing boat.''

Cruising World

229 x 149 mm | 256 pp, illus. | ISBN 1 57409 144 1 | £16.99 SH pbk

MARINE SALVAGE
A guide for boaters and divers

Captain George H Reid

A guide to the practicalities of diving, refloating and towing craft. The author brings a vast amount of experience to encourage the would be diver or rescuer.

'… a straightforward, unpretentious and well written volume … a lot of useful information …'

Coastal Cruising

234 x 156 mm | 160 pp illus. | ISBN 0 924486 99 6 | £14.95 SH hbk

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CELESTIAL NAVIGATION IN A NUTSHELL

Hewitt Schlereth

How to navigate any stretch of sea using only a hand-held sextant, a watch, a plotting sheet and a copy of the Nautical Almanac, taking sights by the sun, moon and planets. The clear guidance and illustrations make this a most effective self-teaching guide.

'… essential the inevitable day when the electronics give out.'

250 x 180 mm | 144 pp illus. | ISBN 1 57409 058 5 | £10.95 SH pbk

ARCHITECT'S APPRENTICE
The story of the design and construction of a wooden sailboat

Gary Schwarzman

With clarity, warmth and humour, Schwarzman shows the beauty of a naval architect's drawings, and how the practical challenge of combining function, philosophy and aesthetics turns a plan into a boat.

'This well-organised book will be helpful to anyone considering custom, boatbuilding.'

Sail

'A personal narrative of the adventurous process of commissioning the design and building of a 42-foot cold-moulded cutter.'

Wooden Boat

235 x 157 mm | 208 pp, illus. | ISBN 0 71365 010 9 | £15.99 SH hbk

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MUDLARK'S GHOSTS

Ian Scott

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METAL BOATS
Second Edition

Ken Scott

A comprehensive guide, covering sailboats and powerboats, in both aluminum and steel. A must for anyone planning to buy or build a metal boat, but with much of interest to any other sailor, since it explains how to deal with electrolysis, painting, compatibility of metals, and other such problems. Diagrams, boat plans, and photos illustrate this useful text.

235 x 157 mm | 224 pp, illus. | ISBN 1 57409 082 8 | £16.99 SH hbk

ELEMENTS OF YACHT DESIGN

Norman L Skene

One of the most famous books on yacht design ever written. After being out of print for over 50 years, this practical and concise work on the design of yachts of all types is once again available. With a completely revised and expanded index.

'A little gem… '

Cruising

'The writing is succinct and based upon the same engineering principles and mathematical equations in use today … a classic in its field.'

Maynard Bray

Introduction by Maynard Bray.

235 x 154 mm | 272 pp illus. | ISBN 1 57409 134 4 | £14.95 SH pbk

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KITCHEN AFLOAT
Galley management and meal preparation

Joy Smith

Written from a cook's perspective, this book will help you choose supplies and provisions to fit your cooking and cruising styles. With up-to-date information on water, stoves, refrigeration, nutrition, food safety, storage, menu planning and clean up, plus a special feature on recipe development and a set of original recipes.

229 x 149 mm | 220 pp illus. | ISBN 1 57409 131 X | £14.95 SH pbk

THE PERFECT FIRST MATE
A woman's guide to recreational boating

Joy Smith

This guide to how to streamline tasks, and maximise efficiency, safety, and comfort, covers such issues as food, storage, sleeping, counteracting mould and mildew, and dealing with trash, laundry, and marine toilets, as well as protecting against the elements and avoiding injury. With introductions to the logistics of sailing, including navigation and weather.

'Well written, humorous and full of useful info … Helps one cope with Captain My Way, and shows what fun can be had while underway.''

Latitudes and Attitudes

229 x 149 mm | 240 pp | ISBN 1 57409 083 6 | £12.99 SH pbk

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