The Encyclopedia of Boating Trips (2003)

Hundreds of boating tips gleaned from experts and veteran boating enthusiasts alike. Includes 'Basic Skills' (Anchoring, Docking, Trailer, Electrical, Basic Electricity, Batteries, Inverters, Gauges, Panels, Shore-power, Sailing), 'Maintenance' (Basic Tools, Plumbing, Painting, Engines, Galvanic Corrosion, Hardware and Cordage), 'Navigation' (Compass, Rules of the Road, Binoculars, Charts, Guides), 'Electronics' (GPS, SSB, Radar, VHF, Computers, Phones, Depth Sounders, Autopilot, Entertainment, Family Radios) and 'Safety' (Life Jackets, Safety Harness, Life-sling, Distress Signals, Life Rafts, EPIRB's, Fire Extinguishers, Lightning Protection).