Fast Powerboat Seamanship The Complete Guide to Boat Handling, Navigation, and Safety

Name: Fast Powerboat Seamanship The Complete Guide to Boat Handling, Navigation, and Safety
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ISBN: 9780071422093

ISBN-10: 0071422099

ISBN-13: 9780071422093

Edition: 2004

Authors: Dag Pike

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This work will be of interest for boat owners who already have some experience boating and who want to learn more and understand the finer points of fast boat handling and navigating, safety and security, and the environment in which they are operating.

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date: 6/25/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 272
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.628
Language: English



Introduction



Fast-Boat Design Hull Designs The Technical Side of Fast Boats



The RIB Concept Design and Construction of RIBs How the Inflatable Tube Affects Performance Alternative Tube Designs Interaction Between Tube and Hull Water Drainage Seating



Fast-Boat Features Seating Footrests and Toe Straps Handholds Seat Belts Windshields (Windscreens) Helm Station Antennas



Engines and Propulsion Engines Propulsion Gearboxes Slow-Speed Maneuvering



Fast-Boat Controls Throttle Trim Tabs Interceptors Power Trim Steering Control of Directional Stability Balance



Wind and Waves How the Wind Generates Waves Wave Basics Types of Waves Inshore Waves Sea Conditions and Fast Boats Weather



Driving the Boat Performance in Reserve Driving in Head Seas Driving in Beam Seas Driving in Following Seas Running an Inlet Spinout Concentration and Special Skills Longer-Term Tactics



Driver and Crew The Driver's Role The Navigator's Role The Rest of the Crew Communication on Board Personal Equipment Fatigue Seasickness



Navigation Navigation Before You Leave Navigation on the Water Radar Steering a Course Visual Navigation Communications



Emergencies Major Emergencies Towing



The Future Monohulls Catamarans Trimarans Hovercraft Flying Machines Ride Control Fast-Boat Engines Fast-Boat Propulsion Into the Future


Index