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Boater's Weather Guide
Boater's Weather Guide
CMP273
$3.00  
Paperback, Margaret Williams, 160 pages, 9 x 6, 9780870336249
Sooner or later everyone who ventures out on the water will encounter strong winds and confused seas, fog, thunderstorms, or heavy rain. This book acquaints boaters with the forces that shape weather, allowing them to predict what changes can be expected. Part I presents a logical explanation of...
Surveying Fiberglass Sailboats
Surveying Fiberglass Sailboats
INT267
$21.00  
Paperback, Henry C. Mustin, 128 pages, 7 x 10, 9780070442481
The most thorough guide yet to aging fiberglass boats, their problems and cures written as both buyer's guide and expose of shoddy building practices and lack of standards among builders and surveyors.
Sailboat Electrics Simplified
Sailboat Electrics Simplified
INT321
$29.00  
Hardcover, Don Casey, 171 pages, 7.5 x 9.5, 9780070366497
How to install wiring, make good, safe connections, troubleshoot problems, avoid shore power problems, lightning protection, and much more. Clear, easy-to-follow drawings.
California Coastal Fishes (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
California Coastal Fishes (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC006
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2, 9780898865707
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a marine science teacher. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
Northeast Coastal Invertebrates (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Northeast Coastal Invertebrates (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC007
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2, 898862159
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a marine science teacher. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
Northwest Park and Backyard Birds (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Northwest Park and Backyard Birds (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC014
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2, 9780898862461
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a teacher of marine science. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
Pacific Northwest Wildflowers (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Pacific Northwest Wildflowers (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC015
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2, 9780898862874
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a teacher of marine science. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
California Coastal Invertebrates (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
California Coastal Invertebrates (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC016
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2, 9780898865325
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a teacher of marine science. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
Modern Marine Engineer's Man., Vol. 1, 3rd. edition
Modern Marine Engineer's Man., Vol. 1, 3rd. edition
CMP090
$95.00  
Hardcover, Everett C. Hunt, Editor, 800 pages, 6 x 9, 9780870334962
Textbook to meet the needs of contemporary marine engineers. Emphasis is placed on main propulsion diesel engines. Aero derivative gas turbines are covered in detail. Each chapter includes review questions and references for additional study.
Wooden Boat Renovation
Wooden Boat Renovation
INT241
$42.00  
Hardcover, Jim Trefethen, 265 pages, 7 x 10, 9780070652392
The first all-inclusive repair and restoration guide for the boat owner with average skills who needs to know how to find the right boat to restore, the right tools and equipment.
Understanding Boat Design, 4th edition
Understanding Boat Design, 4th edition
INT272
$21.00  
Paperback, Edward S. Brewer, 143 pages, 7.5 x 95, 9780070076945
The best, most concise introduction to boat shapes, designs, rigs, features, construction materials, powering options, performance and more for both sail and power. Excellent illustrations.
Ship Modeling from Scratch
Ship Modeling from Scratch
INT271
$20.00  
Paperback, Edwin B. Leaf, 179 pages, 7.5 x 95, 9780070368170
Tips and techniques for building both traditional wooden sailing ships as well as modern steel ships without a kit, including procedures for building without published plans.
Guide to Marine Mammals of the World
Guide to Marine Mammals of the World
RAN032
$40.00  
Hardcover, National Audubon Society, ill. by Pieter Folkens, 527 pages, 6 x 9, 9780375411410
An invaluable source of information and a trusted identification guide for anyone interested in marine mammals the world over. Color illustrations.
Red Sea Peril
Red Sea Peril
SHP073
$7.00  
Paperback, Shirley Billing, 254 pages, 6 x 9, 9781574091373
Records in dramatic detail the ordeal of Peter and Shirley Billing who were taken from their yacht at gunpoint in the Red Sea and only released after a month of the most extraordinary efforts by friends, family and their government.
Sailing Around the World
Sailing Around the World
SHP080
$10.00  
Hardcover, Guy Bernardin, 230 pages, 65 x 9.5, 9781574091489
The author, a French racing sailor, buys a replica of the Spray and sets off in 1995 for three years with wife and young son to retrace Slocum's circumnavigation. A fresh take on the seagoing travelogue and a story of a happy family at sea.
West Coast of Vancouver Island Cruising Atlas
West Coast of Vancouver Island Cruising Atlas
EVE006
$49.99  
Spiral-Bound, Evergreen Pacific, 126 pages, 11 x 17, 9780945265795
This cruising atlas is an invaluable planning & navigating tool for exploring the rugged beauty of the west coast of Vancouver Island. Reproductions of Canadian Hydrographic Service charts cover from Victoria to Barkley Sound to Cape Scott to Hope Island. The atlas provides the boater with...
Capsize Recoveries & Rescue Procedures (DVD)
Capsize Recoveries & Rescue Procedures (DVD)
USK002
$10.00  
DVD
Covers in great detail techniques and proven procedures for recovering from capsizes and rescues in virtually any kayaking situation. Stresses how to prevent capsizes from becoming emergencies.
Maritime Seattle
Maritime Seattle
ARC001
$24.99  
Paperback, Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society, 128 pages, 6.5 x 95, 738520640
A rich pictorial history weaving the evolution of Seattle and King County waterfronts from marshlands to container terminals using hundreds of archival photos, images and maps. Detailed and authoritative captions bring the book to life.
Performance Sea Kayaking (DVD)
Performance Sea Kayaking (DVD)
PVD004
$10.00  
DVD, 7 x 11 pages, 9780966056990
The basics and beyond. Features hot paddling techniques, rescues, and basic seamanship skills.
Sailing with Confidence (DVD)
Sailing with Confidence (DVD)
BMY380D
$24.99  
DVD, 97278003802
"One of the best basic sailing tapes I have seen" - John Rousmaniere. A great new learn to sail program designed to give those with little or no sailing experience the knowledge and skills needed to sail with confidence. Expert instructor Bud Foulke covers the basics of "getting started,"...
Art of Racing Sailing (DVD)
Art of Racing Sailing (DVD)
BMR276D
$10.00  
DVD
Learn How To Go Faster and Win! Win More Races! The Art of Racing Sailing is a comprehensive look at setting up the modern racing boat for top performance. Learn how to sail between two points and around the buoys in the shortest time, maximize your boat to attain the greatest speed in any given...
Task Force: Power at Sea (DVD)
Task Force: Power at Sea (DVD)
BMH420D
$10.00  
DVD, 97278004205
Hook Down, Wheels Down: Featuring Naval Aces at their finest including the Langely, Saratoga, Lexington, Enterprize, Wasp, Hornet, Ranger and their fighting aircraft the Wildcat, Dauntless, Avenger and the Hellcat. Seapower - Plymouth Rock To Polaris: American seapower from the creaking decks of...
Back Under Sail
Back Under Sail
MWE001
$10.00  
Hardcover, Migael Scherer, 203 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781571312747
An experienced sailor goes racing for the first time, searching for victory and a renewed love of life. This is a moving portrayal of a frayed life being made whole again in the comradeship of a grueling race through hauntingly beautiful surrounds.
The Pirate Queen: In Search of Grace O'Malley and Other Legendary Women of Sea
The Pirate Queen: In Search of Grace O'Malley and Other Legendary Women of Sea
SLP003
$21.99  
Paperback, Barbara Sjoholm, 355 pages, 5.5 x 8.25, 9781580051095
A fascinating account of one of history's most intriguing women, the notorious Grace O'Malley, who was an Irish clan chieftain and feared pirate in the 16th century.
A Speck On the Sea
A Speck On the Sea
INT164
$24.00  
Paperback, William Longyard, 363 pages, 6 x 9, 9780071440295
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.
How to Survive Anything, Anywhere
How to Survive Anything, Anywhere
INT165
$21.00  
Paperback, Dr. Chris McNab, 320 pages, 7.75 x 95, 71440534
Proven skills and techniques for getting out of almost any situation alive. Navigate in wilderness, fend off animal attacks, build or avoid fires, construct shelters, much more. This information could save lives.
Florida Keys, new edition Ports of Call
Florida Keys, new edition Ports of Call
MIH003
$10.00  
Paperback, Thomas Henschel, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5, 097040686X
The many spectacular ports of call in the Keys are depicted in color aerial photos and described with details of marinas, services, resorts, diving, and fishing. Includes Biscayne Bay. Designed to be used in conjunction with charts and other guides.
Learn to Sail with Steve Colgate (DVD)
Learn to Sail with Steve Colgate (DVD)
BMY381D
$10.00  
DVD, 6 x 9 pages
"The world's best selling learn to sail video!"Olympic sailor, noted author and founder of the world-renowned Off-Shore Sailing School, Steve Colgate takes TV and film stars Audrey Landers and Sam Jones through a complete basic-to-intermediate sailing course. Aboard a 27 foot Soling, they learn...
Fiberglass Manual
Fiberglass Manual
MBI004
$10.00  
Paperback, Keith Noakes, 126 pages, 8.25 x 11.75, 9781861265753
A practical guide to the use of fiberglass. Written for the layman, the well illustrated text covers tools, safety, repairs, molds and patterns, lay-up techniques, curing, resin casting and much more. Photos.
Farwell's Rules of the Nautical Road, 9th edition
Farwell's Rules of the Nautical Road, 9th edition
NAV510
$74.95  
Hardcover, Craig H. Allen Jr & Sr, 560 pages, 7.5 x 10, 9781682475492
Professional mariners, military and civilian, from cadets to captains, will find this book's thorough commentary on the rules of the road and its analysis of numerous collision cases in which the courts construed and applied those rules an invaluable reference.  Farwells' Rules of the Nautical...
Modern Marine Engineer's Man., Vol. 2, 3rd edition
Modern Marine Engineer's Man., Vol. 2, 3rd edition
CMP077
$85.00  
Hardcover, Everett C. Hunt, James A. Harbach & Alan L. Rowen, 976 pages, 6 x 9, 9780870335372
Completely revised and updated to reflect current engineering practices and equipment found aboard modern commercial vessels. Sections on medium-speed diesels, environmental concerns, sewage processing, int'l. regulations, sea trials test, equipment.
Lord Jim
Lord Jim
DBD014
$2.98  
Paperback, Joseph Conrad, 271 pages, 4.25 x 6.75, 9780553213614
One of the most profound, rewarding psychological novels. The story of a young British merchant marine officer disgraced by an act of cowardice which blights his career and life.
Boat Maintenance
Boat Maintenance
INT016
$31.00  
Hardcover, William Burr Jr., 157 pages, 7.5 x 95, 9780071357036
Maintenance advice from 100 experts. Outlines weekly, monthly and seasonal maintenance schedules, tips on buying, using specific marine products. Covers cleaning, painting, general cosmetics. Photos.
Birds of Prey of North America (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Birds of Prey of North America (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC017
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2, 898862604
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a teacher of marine science. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
Northwest Trees (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Northwest Trees (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC018
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2, 9780898863918
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a teacher of marine science. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
Voyages CD
Voyages CD
MMG030
$7.48  
CD
Forebitter sings songs of America and the sea.
Silent Victory: The U.S. Submarine War against Japan
Silent Victory: The U.S. Submarine War against Japan
NAV036
$47.00  
Paperback, Clay Blair, Jr, 1006 pages, 6 x 9, 9781557502179
  With the content of an authoritative reference and the excitement of a thriller, this history of the U.S. submarine war is one of the most informative and entertaining books written on the Pacific campaign. The author, a respected journalist and World War II submariner himself, is credited...
Torpedo Junction: U-Boat War off America's East Coast, 1942
Torpedo Junction: U-Boat War off America's East Coast, 1942
NAV437
$28.95  
Paperback, Homer H. Hickam, Jr, 346 pages, 6 x 9, 9781557503626
Slaughter at sea—just miles from U.S. soil! In 1942 German U-boats turned the shipping lanes off Cape Hatteras into a sea of death. Cruising up and down the U.S. eastern seaboard, they sank 259 ships, littering the waters with cargo and bodies. As astonished civilians witnessed explosions...
Aluminum Boatbuilding, 3rd edition
Aluminum Boatbuilding, 3rd edition
SHP040
$32.00  
Hardcover, Ernest H. Sims, 128 pages, 7.5 x 9.75, 9781574091137
Authoritative book highlighting the advantages of building in aluminum, as well as discussing limitations. Material on machinery, tools and techniques, setup, corrosion, more. Well illustrated. Sections on bonding and adhesives, welding, plasma and waterproofing.
Path Between the Seas
Path Between the Seas
SIM081
$22.99  
Paperback, David McCullough, 669 pages, 6 x 9, 9780671244095
The full story of the astonishing engineering feats, extraordinary medical advances, political power plays, heroic struggles, and human tragedies that went into the construction of the Panama Canal. Superb writing and scholarship.
Panama Guide, 2nd edition
Panama Guide, 2nd edition
SWP004
$39.95  
Paperback, Nancy Schwalbe Zydler & Tom Zydler, 332 pages, 8 x 10, 9781892399090
Comprehensive cruising guide for all of the waters surrounding Panama, plus its navigable rivers, the San Blas Islands and Las Perlas.
Seamen, Ships, and Cargo
Seamen, Ships, and Cargo
WIC003
$8.00  
Paperback, R. Sheret, 139 pages, 8.5 x 11, 921107102
 The story of ships and crews that moved cargo along the West Coast from the 18th century to the present. From the paddlewheel steamers that served the CA and Yukon gold rushes to container-laden coastal barge traffic and space-age cruise ships.
Knight's Modern Seamanship, 18th edition
Knight's Modern Seamanship, 18th edition
WIL004
$179.50  
Hardcover, Capt. John V. Noel, Jr (retired), 782 pages, 65 x 95, 471289485
Exhaustive, venerable guide to Shiphandling and seagoing safety covering every aspect of the subject. An indispensable reference. NOTE: no wholesale discount available 
Hand Tools
Hand Tools
WWN013
$24.95  
Paperback, Aldren Watson, 407 pages, 7.25 x 10, 9780393322767
Wonderful exploration of the hand tools of the woodworkers' trade, how to use and care for each of them. Perhaps the very best part of this book are the illustrations by the author.
Manual of Sail Trim
Manual of Sail Trim
WWN077
$21.95  
Paperback, Stuart H. Walker, 251 pages, 5.5 x 8, 9780393032963
Tells how to trim sails for all wind and sea conditions, whether beating, reaching or running. Tells how to trim sails for mark roundings, gybing, accelerating, slowing down. Required reading for all racers, with lessons for cruisers, too.
San Juan Islands Cruiser's Guide (DVD)
VMI001D
$10.00  
DVD, xxx
Limited to stock on hand
Auxiliary Sail Vessel Operations
Auxiliary Sail Vessel Operations
SPC075
$35.00  
Hardcover, George Anderson Chase, 304 pages, 6 x 9, 9780870336430
Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-301) and index.
Exploring Alaska & British Columbia
Exploring Alaska & British Columbia
EVE054
$79.99  
Spiral-Bound, Stephen Hilson, 126 pages, 12.2 x 15.5, 9780945265597
Reissue of Stephen E. Hilson's original 1976 historical & nautical atlas, covering the west coast of Vancouver Island and north to Skagway, Alaska. Large scale charts filled with historical anecdotes; colored aerial photos and an index of over 3,000 locations.
Best Hike w/Dogs: Oregon 2nd edition
Best Hike w/Dogs: Oregon 2nd edition
MOU054
$19.95  
Paperback, Ellen Morris Bishop, 9781594854903
Where to hike with Fido in Oregon: All trails certified as dog-friendly, dog-fun, and dog-safe. *75 hikes throughout the state--many accessible from urban areas *What to pack for your pooch (the Ten Canine Essentials) and what to include in a doggy first-aid kit *Tips for hiking with minimum...
CHS Chart 1202: Cap Éternité à/to Saint Fulgence
CHS Chart 1202: Cap Éternité à/to Saint Fulgence
CAN1202
$24.95  
Paper Chart
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