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VMI109D
This one is just for fun. Learn to perform classic magic tricks with string: Cut and Restore, Mend in Your Mouth and The Professor's Nightmare. A guarantee of fun on any cruise.
Product Type : DVD
Author: Brion Toss
$1995
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CMP077
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.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Everett C. Hunt, James A. Harbach & Alan L. Rowen
ISBN: 9780870335372
$8500
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ACB173
The definitive guide to making strong, reliable splices in braided rope, using step-by-step photographs and clear instructions to help readers master this important but tricky skill. For any seafarer, splicing rope is an essential skill. But the traditional 3-strand rope is fast disappearing. So how do you splice  braided  rope? This is the ultimate guide to this crucial knowledge. Most of the techniques are easy to master – and also fun to do. See why splices are better – and stronger – than knots or shackles for joining or shortening rope, and follow the photographs and steps to find out how to splice efficiently. In this fully...
Dimensions (IN): 7.7 x 9.9
Author: Jan-Willem Polman
ISBN: 9781399417266
$3000
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Product Type : Book
$8640
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CMP072
In-depth look at the towing industry, both inland and ocean. Part 1 is an overview with descriptions of tug types, modern gear, design. Part 2 covers operations, special situations. Part 3 deals with the business of towing.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: John S. Blank
ISBN: 9780870333729
$4500
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INT088
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.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 7.5 x 95
Author: Nigel Calder
ISBN: 9780071475358
$3300
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IMR120
This seventh edition of the RCC's South Biscay pilot covers the coasts of France and Spain from the Gironde to A Coruña in Galicia. This edition has been completely revised and updated. In line with other recent RCC editions, waypoints have been introduced to assist navigation. With new photographs by the author and up-to-date aerials by Patrick Roach, South Biscay is the complete reference for yachts visiting the flat sandy coasts of southwest France and the long Biscay coast of Spain.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 0.9 x 8.2 x 11.6
Author: RCCPF/Steve Pickard
ISBN: 9781846233753
$9495
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IHP_PUB195
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
$1995
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IMR066
With 6,000km of navigable waterways, the Netherlands offers one of the most extensive yet compact cruising grounds in Europe. This book is a user's guide to the whole network, covering all the mast-up routes and excluding only those waterways which offer less than 3.5m bridge height. Navigational details are provided for each waterway, comprising dimensions and obstacles to be expected, including service arrangements for bridges and locks. This is followed by details of over 300 stopping places across all 12 provinces- some which are large or popular harbours, and others which are well off the beaten track. Comments on the significant...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Louise Busby & David Broad
ISBN: 9781846237485
$5995
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EVE055
This matte laminated 20 inch square lithographic reproduction is the most detailed single page chart of the San Juan Islands available. It is a reduced size reproduction of the 2008 NOAA Chart 18421. Suitable for framing, this 20"x20" is very handsome on the wall, or durable for daily use.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Map
Dimensions (IN): 20 x 20
Author: Seaworthy
ISBN: 61945600368
$999
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HCT043
A stunning visual exploration of 100 of the most innovative and beautiful lighthouses built during seafaring's golden age, from 1700-1900. LIGHTHOUSE   captures the romance in words and contemporary images of these isolated, life-saving towers, along with the incredible feats of engineering and inventiveness it took to create them.   Beginning in the 18th century and ending in the mid-19th century, this extraordinary chronicle examines these iconic building from every angle, including the evolution of lighthouse design; the tremendous obstacles overcome during construction and upkeep; the thrilled tales of heroism and...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Author: R. G. Grant
ISBN: 9780316414470
$2799
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IHP_PUB183
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
$1995
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IPS276
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 10 x 12
Author: Katharina Charpian
ISBN: 9783967040999
$7500
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IMR114
This fully updated 6th edition has had a complete facelift and is now published in full colour in a new format. Throughout, the work has been updated, and in places, expanded. It now includes a list of useful waypoints and routes for the entire Mediterranean which are shown on overprinted charts folded into the back of the book. The Mediterranean Cruising Handbook is a constant companion to the Imray Mediterranean Almanac and provides information on climate, equipment, radio, navigation, routes to the Mediterranean, history, marine life, food and basic information on each Mediterranean country
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 0.9 x 7.3 x 9.4
Author: Rod Heikell
ISBN: 9781846231704
$7995
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INT499
Packed with new and updated information on every system found aboard virtually every pleasure boat. If it has screws, wires or moving parts, it's covered in this trusted manual. . Includes troubleshooting chart, clear illustrations.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Nigel Calder
ISBN: 9780071790338
$7000
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INT171
A clear and simple guide to building high quality model ships from kits. Choosing a kit, tools, planking, rigging, lots of shortcuts, tricks and pointers are all treated by this master modeler. 200 illustrations.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7.25 x 95
Author: Frank Mastini
ISBN: 9780071558679
$2300
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IHP_PUB132
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
$2895
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PLP009
New 3rd edition, Updated Jan 2021. This nautical guidebook for cruising boaters - 312 pages, GPS charts, color photos: written by professional mariners, experienced & active yacht cruisers. Mile by mile, no gaps: Mexico Boating Guide covers the outside of Baja, the entire Sea of Cortez (100s of destinations) to Puerto Vallarta, then continues down the Pacific mainland Gold Coast and Costa del Sur to the new Puerto Chiapas. This nautical guidebook is a Must-have for the Baja Ha Ha. . GPS charts of the tiny cruising anchorages, villages, ports for fuel, provisions, all the marinas, haul-out yards, local services. Rains' 145 new...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Capt. Pat Rains
ISBN: 9780963847058
$7995
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IHP_PUB142
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
$1995
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PAR009
Everything you need to know about getting yourself and your boat ready for a cruise of weeks or months in Mexican waters. For the practical, hands-on pleasure boat skipper, whether power or sail, you'll find advice on clothing and provisions, recreational and galley equipment, toiletries and medical aids. The authors, veterans of Mexican cruising, guide you through the intricacies of government paperwork, insurance, even crew selection and buddy boats. The second half comprises an alphabetical listing of equipment you are likely to need including electrical, mechanical and navigational gear.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 10.7 x 8.2
Author: Carolyn & Bob Mehaffy
ISBN: 9780939837410
$499
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IMR044
Inshore Britain is an anthology of articles, each dealing with a particular stretch of coast around Britain, that were first published in the Canoeist magazine. Designed to provide guidance for sea kayakers, Stuart Fishers commentary is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Britain's long and varied coastline. The text is fully illustrated with colored mapping and the author's photo's.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 x 11.75
Author: Stuart Fisher
ISBN: 9780852889060
$6995
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IMR108
The West Country is a brand new cruising guide covering Lyme Bay to Lands' End and the Isles of Scilly. It provides essential sailing directions and detailed listings of facilities together with a wealth of information for those wishing to learn about the West Country and enjoy trips ashore. Part of the coastline has World Heritage Status and its geological history is described. Human settlement is traced and the reader is given guidance to find the oldest European fossil of modern man and numerous bronze age remains. Seahorses, dolphins, birds and flowers are discussed as is the history of the cream tea, which comes with a recipe for...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Author: Carlos Rojas and Susan KempWheeler
ISBN: 9781846232022
$4995
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NAV084
Shiphandling Fundamentals for Littoral Combat Ships and the New Frigates is the first authoritative book on the theory and practice of driving U.S. Navy waterjet ships, originally known as “Littoral Combat Ships” (LCS). Authored by a career shipdriver who was part of the first generation of LCS commanding officers, every method presented within these pages has been validated through the successful development of experienced LCS shiphandlers, including ensigns, department heads, and even commanding officers. Though it is based on shiphandling theory, this book is meant to be a practical guide for both novice shiphandlers and those already...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 9.5 x 6.5
Author: Joseph, Gagliano
ISBN: 9781612518220
$3995
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INT434
Since 1979, this book has been the piloting guide of choice for the tens of thousands of boaters traversing the 1,094-mile Intracoastal Waterway between Virginia and Florida each year. This sixth edition is double the size of its predecessor and includes greatly enhanced coverage of anchorages, pilotage, and facilities.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Jan & Bill Moeller, revised by John Kettlewell
ISBN: 9780071623766
$3200
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PAR040
On 9/11, USN Commander Suzanne Giesemann was aboard the military aircraft Speckled Trout as it flew over the just-demolished Twin Towers. As aide to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, she strode beside him through the still-smoldering Pentagon. All those lives gone in an instant, robbed of the chance to live their dreams: would she and her Naval captain husband get to live their own dream?. Click the E-Book icon to get the Kindle version of this title
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 5.9
Author: Suzanne Giesemann
ISBN: 9780939837809
$1495
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IHP_DBP004
Easy to use, value-added Maintenance Logbook for boats with twin diesel engines installed. Checklists and 50+ drawings make inspections simple. Includes detailed engine system inventory, summary pages, measures and conversion and a full index.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Dennison Berwick
ISBN: 9780981123394
$3499
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SHP171
Frank Mulville gives advice on how to choose self-steering, how to adapt rigging and gear, what supplies to take and how to stow them, how to prepare for bad weather, and how to keep fit on an ocean passage.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Frank Mulville
ISBN: 9780850364101
$1750
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IMR002
Details of harbors and anchorages in the Pacific south of the equator between New Guinea and South America. Fully revised.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 x 11.75
Author: Warwick Clay
ISBN: 9780852884829
$6795
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IHP_PUB182
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
$2595
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INT504
Sail your very first day on the water Learn to Sail Today  offers a uniquely fun and quick method for beginners to learn exactly what they need to enter the fun and rewarding world of sailing. Written specifically to engage and reassure the uninitiated, this sailing primer covers the essentials step by step without overwhelming you with intimidating diagrams and long lists of sailboat parts. This simple, intuitive guide uses dozens of informative illustrations along with clear explanations, free from unnecessary jargon, to put you confidently at the helm your very first day on the water. It walks you through everything you...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7.8 x 0.6 x 9.3
Author: Barry Lewis
ISBN: 9780071830881
$2100
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PAR047
No skipper should ever take a vessel or crew onto the open ocean without the means to cope with the unthinkable, because in an uncontrolled environment we can't know what will go wrong. . Disasters occur because of a cascade of untoward events; the best seamen are able to interrupt this sequence and circumvent tragic outcomes. Safer Offshore catalogs solutions to real life situations and provides the reader with information seldom discussed by other authors:- how to manage emergency situations and crises on the open ocean where no help is available. Learn about emergency communications, how to deal with flooding or fire, how to repair a...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Ed Mapes
ISBN: 9780939837878
$1995
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IMR186
Secret Anchorages of Brittany provides concise pilotage directions for practically all the natural anchorages along the Brittany coast, from the Bay of Mont St Michel round to the great estuary of the Loire.As with the first edition, the anchorages start near Cap de la Hague on the Cotentin Peninsula and include Iles Chausey. The book enters Brittany waters near Cancale and follows the whole 300-mile coastline, with its rivers, estuaries and offshore islands, looking into every nook and cranny on the way. This stylish second edition includes many new anchorages and is lavishly illustrated in colour, while the anchorage charts have been...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 7.7 x 9.8
Author: Peter Cumberlidge
ISBN: 9781846238154
$4995
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IMR196
Part of the Clyde Cruising Club's Sailing Directions and Anchorages series, Firth of Clyde extends beyond its titled area to the coast of Northern Ireland (Rathlin Island to Belfast Lough) and on the Scottish side southwards from Stranraer to Portpatrick and beyond to the Solway Firth and Cumbria. Firth of Clyde covers everything from the busy waters of the Firth of Clyde and River Clyde to the more remote areas of the wider estuary and connected lochs, including the protected and beautiful Kyles of Bute and Loch Riddon, Loch Fyne and the Crinan Canal. Coverage then extends west and south to encompass North Channel and Solway Firth. This...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 21 x 29.5
Author: Clyde Cruising Club
ISBN: 9781786791641
$4375
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IMR149
First published in the 1950s Imray's Map of the river above Rochester has always been popular with boaters. There is no other large scale map of the non-tidal section of the Medway above Allington Lock. For the last twenty years the map had been published as part of a guide with a commentary by Derek Bowskill and now this brand new edition reverts to its early successful strip map format. The content has been revised and notes and photographs added by Dave Wise whose experience of navigating the river is as a canoeist. This new edition is printed in colour and packaged in an easy-to-use folded format.
Product Type : Map
Book Type: Map
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 6
ISBN: 9781846234521
$2095
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IMR184
The River Thames Book, now in its seventh edition, is the best-selling guide to the non-tidal Thames from Teddington to its source in Gloucestershire. This complete guide covers the Barrier to Cricklade with the River Wey, Basingstoke Canal and the Kennet & Avon Canal to Great Bedwyn. Chris Cove-Smith's updated text describes the navigation with support of clear and detailed mapping. The River Thames Book also lists in exhaustive detail the facilities to be found along each section of the navigation.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6.7 x 9.4
Author: Chris Cove-Smith
ISBN: 9781846237157
$2195
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NAV512
This textbook covers the basic design and operating principles of the propulsion and auxiliary systems of today's Naval forces. The topics include the main components in the propulsion and auxiliary systems for both conventional and nuclear steam propulsion, gas turbine power plants (for both ship and aircraft applications), and internal combustion engines. The book also discusses the fundamentals of pneumatic and hydraulic fluid power systems, as well as heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems and desalination systems. Other important components covered in greater detail include pumps, valves,...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 11.25 x 8.75
Author: Matthew A. Carr
ISBN: 9781612511047
$8495
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NGM017
• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Topographic MapLet National Geographic's Coastal Recreation map of Marco Island and Ten Thousand Islands guide you, both on land and on water, in this popular recreation area just outside of the Everglades National Park. This expertly researched map delivers unparalleled detail of recreation hotspots such as Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Marco Island and Beach, Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Seminole and Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Parks, Chokoloskee Bay, Cape Romano Shoals the northern extent of the Everglades NP and Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness, and Gulf of...
Product Type : Map
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 4
Author: National Geographic Maps
ISBN: 9781566956710
$1195
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ASA001
Best-selling learn-to-sail manual. Teaches every aspect of basic sailing and coastal cruising with clear, reassuring text and more than 100 photos. Official manual of American Sailing Association. Excellent.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Gary Jobson
ISBN: 9780743273084
$2500
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FER048
Explains in concise language and clear photo sequences exactly how to perform all the crewing jobs safely, smartly and fast.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 8.5
Author: Malcolm McKeag & Bill Edgerton
ISBN: 1898660166
$2295
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IMR197
Atlantic Islands is a long-established cruising guide to the five island groups of the North Atlantic, commonly visited by those sailing the popular Atlantic crossing routes but increasingly enjoyed as cruising destinations in their own right. From the sun-baked lagoons of Bemuda to the verdant slopes of the Azores and Madeira, from the fiery landscapes of the Canaries to the less visited coastlines of the Cape Verdes, this seventh edition has thoroughly updated text and plans and is illustrated with numerous new photographs. Co-authors of the sixth edition, Anne Hammick and Hilary Keatinge, have been joined by Linda Lane Thornton who...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781786790705
$10495
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