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Power Boating For Dummies, Paperback / softback Book

Power Boating For Dummies Paperback / softback

Paperback / softback

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Ahoy, there! From docking and mooring to routine power boat maintenance and repairs, this handy guide is your trusted first mate for smooth sailing For both new and experienced boaters, Power Boating For Dummies is a useful reference that covers the ins and outs of this exciting and popular sport.

The book starts at the beginning, taking you through the process of buying a boat, but it's helpful to anyone who owns a boat.

Designed to teach you how to pilot a boat, equip it, store it, tow it, handle emergencies, and more, -- it's a comprehensive guide written in jargon-free language . Power Boating For Dummies teaches you everything you need to know about buying, operating, and enjoying a power boat up to 35 feet in length and provides expert guidance for anyone new to the sport and new tips and ideas for improving power boating for even those with some experience captaining a boat: Calculate the costs of boating and compare those costs to non-boating activitiesDecide which type of boat to buy -- fishing, runabouts, pontoon, cruisers, or houseboatsKnow which mechanical checks to perform when you're looking at a pre-owned boatLearn the rules of boater safetyFind out what it takes to acquire a boating licenseOutfit your power boat with the right gear, equipment, and supplies -- for fun and safetyOperate your power boat, from launching and loading to driving, anchoring, and dockingNavigate with charts, GPS, and radarHandle the weather and other boat emergenciesCheck (and change) fluids, charge your boat's battery, and perform other routine maintenance tasksCheck and repair belts and propellers and fix leaks and other minor problemsPrepare your power boat for all seasonsKeep your boat's galley fully stocked To learn about all of that and so much more, including boating tactics that separate the pros from the amateurs and all-important items you'll never set sail without, grab your copy of Power Boating For Dummies today.

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