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A Speck On the Sea

Looks back half a millennium to chronicle the greatest ocean voyages attempted in the littlest of boats-rowboats, canoes, and tiny sailboats like Hugo Vihlen's 6 ft. April Fool. This is history, adventure and seafaring legend of the highest order.

Cruising Guide to Puget Sound and The San Juan Islands, 2nd edition

Fully updated by the author. New edition features 120 color photos, 75 chartlets and lay-flat binding for ease of use underway. Full of practical information and precise piloting instructions. Sets high standards for cruising guides everywhere.

Fiberglass Boat Repair Manual

Covers every facet of fiberglass boat repair techniques and strategies from cosmetic touch-up to gel coat blistering to major structural rebuilding or modification. Author speaks from decades' experience as builder and surveyor.

Boatbuilding with Aluminum, 2nd edition

A complete guide for amateur and small shop boatbuilding in aluminum. Discusses various alloys, welding, fitting out, painting and the latest in CAD, cutting and new techniques for assembling pre-cut boats. Well illustrated. Second edition

Saltwater Fishing Made Easy

An authoritative guide to help bring in bigger and better fish every time. An all-in-one resource for methods, techniques, tackle and bait and the fish themselves. Includes knot tying, cleaning, scaling and filleting, best boats, much more.

12-Volt Bible for Boats, 2nd edition

A clear, non-threatening introduction to 12-volt electrical systems used on small boats. Thoroughly updated as to modern equipment, materials and practices while retaining the simplicity that made the first edition a boating best-seller.

Marine Diesel Engines, 3rd edition

The world's bestselling marine engine maintenance book got even better and more up-to-date. Lucid explanations, over 300 b&w photos and drawings of every diesel system and advice on what to do when things go wrong.

Cruising Guide to Central & Southern California

The only guide to this rewarding coast providing seamless coverage from San Francisco to Mexico. Concentrates on the mainland and offshore islands between Point Conception and Ensenada. Photos of each port and anchorage as seen from the water.

Sailmaker's Apprentice

There is little about designing, making, repairing or improving sails that this book doesn't cover. More than a comprehensive apprenticeship, it is also a wonderfully illustrated examination of the world's rig and sail types.

Captain's Quick Guides: Sail Trim & Rig Tuning (Laminated Folding Guide)

Covers all the basics of rig tuning, sail setting and shaping for cruisers as well as racers. Handy quick-reference folding guide. Fourteen panels of waterproof information.

Essential Sea Kayaker, 2nd edition

This title is limited to stock on hand. Out of stock indefinitely at the publisher. . Expanded to include sections on seamanship, navigation, and health issues, the completely updated and redesigned new edition of David Seidman's bestselling guide...

Cruiser's Handbook of Fishing

The authors are expert fishing cruisers and share their secrets. Here's the scoop on the right gear and techniques and the special adaptations cruisers need all within a budget and espousing a strong conservationist ethic.