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Paradise Cay Publications offers a complete line of nautical Books for navigation and mariner training. We are an authorized print agent for NOAA charts and NGA print-on-demand nautical charts. We're a certified seller of Canadian Hydrographic charts. Our charts and many of our books are printed in-house. Using modern print techniques, we produce high-quality products at a fair price with generous margins for our dealers. Wholesale inquiries welcome.

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The Lightkeeper's Menagerie - Book
PAP001
Elinor De Wire has been writing about lighthouses and their keepers since 1972. During that time she found that hundreds of lighthouse animals wandered into her research notes and photo collection. This book is the story of all these cold-nosed, whiskered, wooly, hoofed, horned, slithery, buzzing, feathered, and finned keepers of the lights. Nor De Wire has been writing about lighthouses and their keepers since 1972. During that time she found that hundreds of lighthouse animals wandered into her research notes and photo collection. This book is the story of all these cold-nosed, whiskered, wooly, hoofed, horned, slithery, buzzing,...
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Book Type: Paperback
Author: Elinor DeWire
ISBN: 9781561643912
$2195
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Nautical Knot Kit - Book
RFR014
A complete portable nautical knot practice kit for mastering 20 boating and sailing knots. Includes the waterproof Boating and Sailing Knots reference guide, two 3-foot lengths of color-matched 550 paracord, and a 4-inch horn cleat for practicing cleat-specific knots such as the Cleat Hitch and Midshipmans Hitch. Color-matched cordage makes every diagram easy to follow step by step. Perfect for sailors, boaters, and marine enthusiasts. Includes: waterproof knot guide (20 knots), two 3-ft 550 paracord lengths (color-matched), 4-inch horn cleat 4-inch horn cleat enables practice of cleat-specific knots 20 nautical knots covered (Cleat...
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Book Type: Cards
Dimensions (IN): 3.38 x 2.13
ISBN: 860001445930
$1699
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Costa Rica Focus Guide
Costa Rica Focus Guide - Book
GPT117
If you are looking for evidence for the belief that size is not everything then Costa Rica should be your first port of call. What Costa Rica lacks in size, it more than makes up for in wildlife, scenery and adventure. Visit Costa Rica and you'll experience a tropical paradise of jungles and lagoons, thermal pools and Caribbean beaches; a land where hummingbirds congregate to drink nectar and sacred quetzal birds hide in treetops. Footprint Focus Costa Rica is brimming with information on adventure activities from diving to trekking, eco-friendly options for accommodation and comprehensive listings of where to eat, sleep and drink. The...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 4.4
Author: Peter Hutchison
ISBN: 9781908206367
$1295
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CCA Cruising Guide to Labrador 2025 Edition - book - paracay
CCA Cruising Guide to Labrador 2025 Edition - Book
IHP_CCA8
The new 2025 edition of the Cruising Club of America’s Cruising Guide to Labrador has been fully updated and rewritten with information provided very experienced sailors who have “been there and done that”. What Makes Labrador Such A Special Place To Cruise? It is remote -- dramatic, rugged, stunning scenery; well protected harbors and anchorages; icebergs: polar and black bear; caribou; birds; whales, and dolphins. It stretches hundreds of miles from the Quebec shore, to the Belle Isle Strait, to the Inuit coast of Nunatsiavut, where the landscape becomes more and more rugged and dramatic. The sense of being alone and...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 x 10.5
ISBN: 9781734086362
$6495
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Brilliant Beacons: A History of the American Lighthouse
Brilliant Beacons: A History of the American Lighthouse PAPERBACK - Book
WWN840
In a work rich in maritime lore and brimming with original historical detail, Eric Jay Dolin, the best-selling author of  Leviathan , presents an epic history of American lighthouses, telling the story of America through the prism of its beloved coastal sentinels. Set against the backdrop of an expanding nation,  Brilliant Beacons  traces the evolution of America's lighthouse system from its earliest days, highlighting the political, military, and technological battles fought to illuminate the nation's hardscrabble coastlines. Beginning with "Boston Light," America's first lighthouse, Dolin shows how the story of America, from colony...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7.5 x 9.5
Author: Eric Jay Dolin
ISBN: 9781631492501
$1895
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Fenland Waterways (Imray)
Fenland Waterways (Imray) - Book
IMR125
Andrew Hunter Blair's guide to the Middle Level and the waterways that connect the river Great Ouse and the Nene has been revised and improved with the addition of detailed mapping of each section of river in the same style as his other waterway maps. Spiral bound with folded map.
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Book Type: Paperback
Author: Andrew Hunter Blair
ISBN: 9781846234408
$1495
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River Thames Book, 6th edition (Imray)
River Thames Book, 6th edition (Imray) - Book
IMR122
The River Thames Book is the best selling guide to the non-tidal Thames from Teddington to its source in Gloucestershire and over its four editions since publication it sold in thousands to boaters, hire cruisers and other users of the rivers. Chris Cove-Smith's text describes the navigation with the 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. Now in full colour, it is the best selling handbook to England's greatest river.
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Chris CoveSmith
ISBN: 9781846234620
$2195
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Camping & Backpacking Knots - Book
RFR003
A credit card-sized, portable, waterproof knot reference guide covering 22 essential outdoor knots. Designed for campers, hikers, backpackers, scouts, preppers, and wilderness survivalists. Color-coded diagrams with usage tips make learning quick and intuitive. Includes a mini carabiner for backpack attachment. 22 camping and backpacking knot diagrams (Clove Hitch, Truckers Hitch, Bowline, Figure 8, Sheepshank, etc.) Mini carabiner included Color-coded diagrams with usage tips Credit card-sized fits in any pocket
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Book Type: Cards
Dimensions (IN): 3.38 x 2.13
ISBN: 860001445916
$849
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Marine-Emergency-Signaling-And-Survival-Card-Book
Marine Emergency Signaling and Survival Card - Book
RFR008
A large-format waterproof reference card covering USCG-aligned emergency and survival procedures for boaters. Double-sided: the front covers MAYDAY/PAN-PAN calls, VHF DSC alerting, EPIRB/PLB activation, and flare signals; the back covers survival priorities, cold-water survival techniques, adult CPR basics, and emergency contacts. Made from heavy-duty waterproof plastic that is saltwater and UV resistant. Pre-punched for binder or cockpit mounting. Front: MAYDAY/PAN-PAN protocols, VHF DSC, EPIRB/PLB, flare signals, false-alarm cancellation Back: H.E.L.P. and huddle survival positions, cold-water techniques, CPR basics 8.5 x 11 inch...
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Book Type: Cards
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
ISBN: 199874926681
$1399
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Fly Fishing Knots - Book
RFR005
A waterproof, credit card-sized portable knot instruction guide showing how to tie 14 fly fishing knots with simple diagrams, usage tips, and a basic fly fishing setup diagram. Printed on ultra-durable plastic that is totally waterproof and super tough. Includes a mini carabiner to clip to your vest or pack. 14 fly fishing knot diagrams (Nail Knot, Blood Knot, Arbor Knot, Surgeons Knot, Albright Special, Davy Knot, etc.) Includes a fly fishing setup diagram Mini carabiner included Totally waterproof and super tough
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Book Type: Cards
Dimensions (IN): 3.38 x 2.13
ISBN: 860001445961
$849
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Common-Nautical-Knots-Card-Book
Common Nautical Knots Card - Book
RFR009
A large-format waterproof reference card featuring step-by-step color-coded diagrams for 21 essential boating and sailing knots. Printed on thick, durable waterproof plastic designed for wet marine environments. The large 8.5 x 11 inch format makes diagrams easy to read even in challenging conditions. Pre-punched for binder storage or wall mounting near a navigation station. 21 nautical knot diagrams (Cleat Hitch, Bowline, Clove Hitch, Sheet Bend, Carrick Bend, Anchor Bend, etc.) Large 8.5 x 11 inch format with easy-to-read text and diagrams Pre-punched holes for 3-ring binder Waterproof tear-resistant plastic laminate
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Book Type: Cards
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
ISBN: 199284829008
$1399
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Us-Aids-To-Navigation-Card-Book
US Aids to Navigation Card - Book
RFR010
A waterproof, full-color reference card providing a complete visual overview of the U.S. Aids to Navigation (AtoN) system. Covers lateral and non-lateral buoys, preferred channel aids, safe water marks, light rhythms, dayboards, regulatory marks, bridge lights, and ICW aids based on current U.S. Coast Guard standards. Shows how aids appear on charts vs. in real-world conditions. Pre-punched for binder or cockpit mounting. Full coverage of U.S. AtoN system including buoys, day beacons, lights, and AIS symbols Shows chart symbols vs. real-world appearance Pre-punched for binder or cockpit mounting Heavy-duty waterproof plastic
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Cards
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
ISBN: 199284991620
$1399
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Nautical-Codes-And-Flags-Card-Book
Nautical Codes and Flags Card - Book
RFR012
A waterproof, large-format reference card covering maritime signal systems including the International Code of Signals (INTERCO), the NATO phonetic alphabet, flag semaphore, and Morse code. Features full-color, clearly labeled diagrams with common flag signal combinations and their meanings. Designed for wet marine environments and pre-punched for binder or cockpit mounting. Full international signal flag set with INTERCO combinations and meanings Flag semaphore, Morse code, and NATO phonetic alphabet Full-color diagrams designed for fast on-the-water reference Pre-punched for binder or cockpit mounting
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Book Type: Cards
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
ISBN: 197644984169
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Elvstrøm Explains the Racing Rules: 2025-2028 Rules - Book
ACB172
'This book is a must-have for any serious racing sailor' – Sir Ben Ainslie, four-time Olympic gold winning sailor. Paul Elvstrøm is arguably the greatest Olympic sailor of all time. Proving that understanding the rules is crucial to winning, he devised this unique approach to explaining them using bird's-eye diagrams. His detailed explanations are applied to myriad racing situations, each cross-referenced to relevant case studies provided by World Sailing (formerly ISAF). Included with the book are a set of plastic boats, for use during protest hearings. They are transparent but coloured differently so can also be used with an...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.3 x 7.4
Author: Paul Elvstrom
ISBN: 9781399421539
$3000
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Navigation-Lights-And-Shapes-Card-Book
Navigation Lights and Shapes Card - Book
RFR011
A waterproof COLREGS reference card illustrating light configurations and day shape signals for powerboats, sailboats, towing vessels, anchored boats, and more. Based on the U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook, covering both inland and international waters. Suitable for boaters, instructors, and USCG license exam preparation. Pre-punched for binder storage or cockpit mounting. Full-color diagrams of all vessel light configurations and day shapes Covers both inland and international COLREGS rules Includes masthead lights, sidelights, stern lights, towing lights, and all-round lights Ideal for boaters,...
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Book Type: Cards
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
ISBN: 198715786521
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American Merchant Seaman's Manual, 7th edition
American Merchant Seaman's Manual, 7th edition - Book
CMP005
Updated edition of the primary seamanship text and reference for the American Merchant Marine for over 60 years. Includes new chapters on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers and revised chapter on wire rope. Trusted.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: William B. Hayler, editor
ISBN: 9780870335495
$6000
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The Resourceful Sailor - Book - Paracay
The Resourceful Sailor - Book
IHP_JWP001
Joshua Wheeler has sailed small boats for over 15 years and 25,000 nautical miles. Credits include a voyage from Newfoundland to Port Townsend, WA, via the Northwest Passage, and an Inside Passage route to Kodiak, Alaska. Single-handed voyages aboard Sampaguita, a Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20, culminated with two circumnavigations of Vancouver Island and a Pacific voyage to the Marquesas and back. Your boat is unique. As such, it offers a platform for creative and clever problem-solving. The Resourceful Sailor aims to stimulate and inspire you in the process. Success comes in many guises: it can be rewarding, educational, easy on the...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Joshua Wheeler
ISBN: 9798994175705
$2295
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USCG Light List VII: Great Lakes - Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River above the St. Regis River - Book - Paracay
2026 USCG Light List VII: Great Lakes - Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River above the St. Regis River - Book
IHP_LL726
Lights and other marine aids to navigation maintained by or under authority of the U.S. Coast Guard and located on waters used by general navigation are described in the 7 volumes of the U.S. Light List. The Light List describes many aids to navigation owned or maintained by private entities; however, not all such aids are described. This Light List is annually published in electronic format and is intended to furnish more information concerning aids to navigation than can be conveniently shown on charts (U.S. Coast Guard Light List volumes can be found US Coast Guard Navigation Center website (USCG Light Lists). This Light List is not...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
$3500
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USCG Light List VI: Pacific Coast and Pacific Islands - Book - Paracay
2026 USCG Light List VI: Pacific Coast and Pacific Islands - Book
IHP_LL626
Lights and other marine aids to navigation maintained by or under authority of the U.S. Coast Guard and located on waters used by general navigation are described in the 7 volumes of the U.S. Light List. The Light List describes many aids to navigation owned or maintained by private entities; however, not all such aids are described. This Light List is annually published in electronic format and is intended to furnish more information concerning aids to navigation than can be conveniently shown on charts (U.S. Coast Guard Light List volumes can be found US Coast Guard Navigation Center website (USCG Light Lists). This Light List is not...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
$3500
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USCG Light List III: Atlantic Coast and Gulf Coasts - Little River, South Carolina to Econfina River, Florida - Book - Paracay
2026 USCG Light List III: Atlantic Coast and Gulf Coasts - Little River, South Carolina to Econfina River, Florida - Book
IHP_LL326
Lights and other marine aids to navigation maintained by or under authority of the U.S. Coast Guard and located on waters used by general navigation are described in the 7 volumes of the U.S. Light List. The Light List describes many aids to navigation owned or maintained by private entities; however, not all such aids are described. This Light List is annually published in electronic format and is intended to furnish more information concerning aids to navigation than can be conveniently shown on charts (U.S. Coast Guard Light List volumes can be found US Coast Guard Navigation Center website (USCG Light Lists). This Light List is not...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
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USCG Light List V: Mississippi River System - Mississippi River and it's Navigable Tributaries - Book - Paracay
2026 USCG Light List V: Mississippi River System - Mississippi River and it's Navigable Tributaries - Book
IHP_LL526
Lights and other marine aids to navigation maintained by or under authority of the U.S. Coast Guard and located on waters used by general navigation are described in the 7 volumes of the U.S. Light List. The Light List describes many aids to navigation owned or maintained by private entities; however, not all such aids are described. This Light List is annually published in electronic format and is intended to furnish more information concerning aids to navigation than can be conveniently shown on charts (U.S. Coast Guard Light List volumes can be found US Coast Guard Navigation Center website (USCG Light Lists). This Light List is not...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
$3500
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USCG Light List IV: Gulf of Mexico - Econfina River, Florida to the Rio Grande, Texas - Book - Paracay
2026 USCG Light List IV: Gulf of Mexico - Econfina River, Florida to the Rio Grande, Texas - Book
IHP_LL426
Lights and other marine aids to navigation maintained by or under authority of the U.S. Coast Guard and located on waters used by general navigation are described in the 7 volumes of the U.S. Light List. The Light List describes many aids to navigation owned or maintained by private entities; however, not all such aids are described.  This Light List is annually published in electronic format and is intended to furnish more information concerning aids to navigation than can be conveniently shown on charts (U.S. Coast Guard Light List volumes can be found US Coast Guard Navigation Center website (USCG Light Lists). This Light List is...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
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USCG Light List II: Atlantic Coast - Shrewsbury River, New Jersey to Little River, South Carolina - Book - Paracay
2026 USCG Light List II: Atlantic Coast - Shrewsbury River, New Jersey to Little River, South Carolina - Book
IHP_LL226
Lights and other marine aids to navigation maintained by or under authority of the U.S. Coast Guard and located on waters used by general navigation are described in the 7 volumes of the U.S. Light List. The Light List describes many aids to navigation owned or maintained by private entities; however, not all such aids are described. This Light List is annually published in electronic format and is intended to furnish more information concerning aids to navigation than can be conveniently shown on charts (U.S. Coast Guard Light List volumes can be found US Coast Guard Navigation Center website (USCG Light Lists). This Light List is not...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
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USCG Light List I: Atlantic Coast - St. Croix River, Maine to Shrewsbury River, New Jersey - Book
2026 USCG Light List I: Atlantic Coast - St. Croix River, Maine to Shrewsbury River, New Jersey - Book
IHP_LL126
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
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Understanding Boat Wiring - Book - Paracay
Understanding Boat Wiring - Book
GPT277
From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes an easy-to-understand yet thorough treatment of boat wiring and the technical issues facing every boat owner, whether sail or power. Concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference, Understanding Boat Wiring: 2nd Edition has been fully revised throughout. This guide offers a comprehensive coverage of the following major topics:Boat wiring standards Basic electrical principles System voltages How to plan and install boat wiring Circuit protection and isolation Switchboards and panels Bilge pump wiring Mast and...
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Author: John C. Payne
ISBN: 9781574093629
$2295
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Understanding Marine Diesels - Book - Paracay
Understanding Marine Diesels - Book
GPT276
From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes an easy-to-understand yet thorough treatment of marine diesel engines and the technical issues facing every boat owner. Concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference, Understanding Marine Diesels: 2nd Edition has been fully revised throughout. This guide offers a comprehensive coverage of marine diesel engine parts and what they do, checklists for regular engine care and maintenance as well as troubleshooting, and an overview of electrical systems. Text and illustrations address the following major...
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Author: John C. Payne
ISBN: 9781574093599
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Practical Celestial Navigation - Book - Paracay
Practical Celestial Navigation - Book
GPT279
Praised by The Practical Sailor as "a first-class piece of work," Susan P. Howell's Practical Celestial Navigation was developed for Mystic Seaport's navigation courses. This third edition, originally published by the Seaport's Planetarium, retains the step-by-step format of the original, along with an abundance of diagrams and practice problems. Practical Celestial Navigation is recommended as a self-instruction text for beginners or for old celestial hands getting back in practice.
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Author: Susan P. Howell
ISBN: 9781493069699
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Hawaii Marine Mammal Identification Guide - Book - Paracay
Hawaii Marine Mammal Identification Guide - Book
RFP060
Identify the whales and dolphins you'll see while exploring the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. Waterproof, durable with UV resistant inks, 7"x11" (17.85cm x 28cm), the perfect size. Single sheet. Double sided. Beautifully detailed scientifically accurate illustrations by Uko Gorter, a well regarded scientific and natural history illustrator who specializes in marine mammal illustration. Each illustration includes the name of the cetacean in English and Latin along with a couple additional notations such as size. The Hawaiian name for the monk seal is included, for example. Rainforest Publications' Hawaii Marine Guide Series was...
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Author: Rainforest Publications
ISBN: 9781888538212
$695
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The Yacht Log - Book - Paracay
The Yacht Log - Book
GPT281
The official Mystic Seaport Museum yacht log. With Yacht Log, you can preserve your sailing memories, recall the details of idyllic or stormy passages, remember cruises spent with your favorite guests, and record the important data of your vessel in one convenient location. This helpful book contains space for your yacht's vital data, a Register of Guests with room for recording ninety-six visits aboard, a Radio Log with entries to cover sixty-four transmissions, and a guide to using the log, written by avid sailor and cruiser Ken Mahler. Double pages provide room to record a variety of data - time, position, course, current, wind,...
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Dimensions (IN): 11.43 x 0.61 x 8.59"
Author: Ken Mahler
ISBN: 9781493068296
$2995
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Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible: A Practical Handbook for Cruising Sailors - Book - Paracay
Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible: A Practical Handbook for Cruising Sailors - Book
GPT282
The completely revised, expanded, and updated fourth edition of the world's most comprehensive electrical and electronics handbook for sailors Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible is a useful and thoroughly practical guide that explains in detail how to select, install, maintain, and troubleshoot all of the electrical and electronic systems found on board cruising, racing, and trawler yachts, power- and motorboats, and even superyachts. This guide is fully illustrated throughout with more than two hundred charts, wiring diagrams, tables, and graphs. Light on theory and heavy on practical advice, Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible...
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Dimensions (IN): 7.3 x 1.85 x 10.3"
Author: John C. Payne
ISBN: 9781493074198
$7995
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Caribbean Birds/Aves Caribenas: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species/Una Guia Plegable Portatil de Especies Conocidas - Book - Paracay
Caribbean Birds/Aves Caribenas: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species/Una Guia Plegable Portatil de Especies Conocidas - Book
WFP199
The exotic flamingo is one of over 750 species of birds inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout the Caribbean. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a regional map. Printed on Waterproof paper for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
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Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 3.75 x 0.13 x 8.25"
Author: Waterford Press
ISBN: 9781620055502
$795
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