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1 Outboard Troubleshooter
Peter White.
Covers troubleshooting and tuning
How to cure the 20 most common outboard problems
Buying secondhand
How to chose and install an engine
Setting the correct trim and tilt
Dealing with swamping
Deals with propellers, setting up, cavitation, etc.
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2 GPS Afloat
Bill Anderson
What features to look for when chosing a GPS unit
Position fixing & plotting by range and bearing
Making sense of screen outputs
Waypoint navigation explained
Passage making, coastal and offshore
Keeping a GPS logbook
Deals with using GPS during pilotage and chart datum
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3 Simple Boat Maintenance
Fernhurst Books
741 colour photographs in easy-to follow sequences
Diagrams and instructions for all jobs
Designed with the first-timer in mind
Suitable for old and new craft
The ideal present for the boat lover
Hardbacked to ensure withstanding on board usage
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4 POWERBOATING, The RIB and Sportsboat Handbook
Peter White
Complete manual for handking outboard engine craft
Many colour photo sequences
Recommended reading for RYA Powerboat Scheme
Which type of boat, engine and trailer to chose
Passage Planning and Fast Cruising
Rules of the Road, navigation, and First Aid
Towing
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5 Ocean Sailing
Tom Cunliffe
A full colour guide to crossing an ocean
Sextant work simply explained
Recommended reading for RYA Ocean Yachtmaster
Covers ocean navigation and skippering
Excellent diagrams and step by step explanations
Ocean weather explained
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6 Understanding Yacht Design
Ian Nicolson
Written by the UK's foremost naval architect
How to design your own boat
East to understand text is illustrated
How to understand the designer's drawings
Fully annotaed diagrams
Explains how to loft your own design
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7 Diesel Troubleshooter, 2nd Ed.
Don Seddon
What features to look for when chosing an engine
Takes the complete novice through RYA Diesel Engine Course
Covers troubleshooting and should save you money
Step by step preventative maintenance guide
For all engines up to 100hp
Easy to follow diagrams
Deals with using GPS during pilotage and chart datum
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8 EssentialBoat Electrics
Pat manley
What features to look for when chosing electrical equipment
How to check voltage, amperage, etc.
Covers troubleshooting and should save you money
System installation tips
For all types of craft
Easy to follow diagrams and photographs
Deals with assessing adequate battery needs
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9 The Skipper's Pocketbook
Basil Mosenthal
The only handy size reference book for use on deck
All the navigation and pilotage you ever need
Deals with basic chartwork through to advanced
Covers safety, weather and waves
Numerous colour diagrams throughout
Safety & seamanship are covered
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