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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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WPL78W
This white lanyard clips on the clapper of the 7 inch or 8 inch brass or chrome bells (7000 or 8000). The lanyard features a nautical hand-tied monkey fist.
Product Type : Navigation Tool
Dimensions (IN): 8
$2799
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WPL0101
Often used in a combination of two, our Protractor Triangle with Handle provides a straightforward method of plotting and performing chart work. Each triangle is inscribed with contrast enhancing colors (red & black), plus a handle that holds a pencil, making it convenient and easy to use. The protractor scale on the triangle can aid in drawing a bearing line on a chart, and the 90° angle is helpful when determining lines of position. When used in pairs, the second triangle acts as an extension, and the pair together are a reliable means to transfer a directional line on a chart with no slippage. 7-3/4" sides x 11" (19.69 cm x...
Product Type : Navigation Tool
Dimensions (IN): 11 x 7.75
ISBN: 721002001016
$3599
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IHP_NSEXT
The Nautical Sextant reveals in pictures, prose, and perspective the experience and knowledge gained by the author from years of acquiring, studying, and restoring sextants from earlier times and from around the world. This fascinating book owes much of its attraction to the expert description and photos of the mechanics of the sextants and their subassemblies. It is also the story of how different manufacturers, in different times and places, solved the same mechanical problems in different ways in order to perfect one of the most accurate mechanical devices ever produced by man. All of this is complemented by an historical overview to...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 10
Author: WJ MORRIS
ISBN: 9781951116590
$2995
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PAR243
The American Practical Navigator, first published in 1802, was billed as the "epitome of navigation" by its original author, Nathaniel Bowditch. The text has evolved with the advances in navigation practices since that first issue and continues to serve as a valuable reference for marine navigation in the modern day. The publication describes in detail the principles and factors of navigation, including piloting, electronic navigation, celestial navigation, mathematics, safety, oceanography and meterology. It also contains various tables used in typical navigational calculations and solutions, including the formulas used to derive the...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781951116934
$6995
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ACB142
This wonderful collection of Des Pawson's personal ropecraft recipes combines an extended and now full-color collection of projects from Des's popular  Des Pawson's Knot Craft , together with 20 new and brilliant mat designs. Readers can learn how to make 60 different ropework projects, including mats, bellropes, key fobs, fenders, and doorstops. Along with fascinating tidbits of nautical history as background to many projects, Des gives step-by-step instructions on how to put these knots together to form finished projects, and advice on the size and lengths of the materials required--just as you would expect from a recipe book....
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.3 x 0.6 x 8.3
Author: Des Pawson
ISBN: 9781472922786
$2700
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DBD001
The bible of knot and rope work. Every practical and decorative knot, function and origin. 7,000 drawings describing 3,900 knots, splices and whippings. The final word on knotting and rope work the world over.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11.25
Author: Clifford W. Ashley
ISBN: 9780385040259
$9500
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USS017
The official logbook for students of the United States Sailing Assoc. Records certifications attained, practical experience, regatta experience and supervisory experience. Pocket sized and concise.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 4.25 x 6.5
Author: US Sailing
ISBN: 1882502310
$2245
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PDV014

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Product Type : DVD
ACB174
The established book of annual astro-navigation tables compiled specifically for the needs of boaters. This superbly compact almanac and sight reduction tables contains information the ocean-going sailor needs in order to navigate by the sun, moon, stars and planets, using tables devised by practical ocean navigators. This book, together with a sextant, will help sailors to navigate confidently and safely when out of the sight of land. This 2026 edition is completely up to date and continues to feature the well-received additions of the past few years, including forms to help determine True Altitude (for the sun, stars and planets),...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.27 x 11.69
Author: Kendall Carter
ISBN: 9781399425315
$4500
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PAR425
Laser-cut steel, stone tumbled and finished with Squatch Metalworks proprietary distressed metal patina treatment. Clear coated with durable automotive clear-coat. Backed with a Rare Earth magnet. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.
Location: B7
Product Type : Magnet
Dimensions (IN): 3 x 2.6
$895
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PDB012
This revised and expanded third edition of a cruising classic includes 10 completely new chapters with such advice as: sixteen ways to encourage your lover (partner) to share your dream; strategies for turning sudden engine failure into a minor incident; choosing safety equipment; repairing rigging at sea. Their extensive coverage of anchoring situations including how to set up an efficient stern anchor system plus the section on sailing out of trouble if your engine fails, could be the most important chapters you ever read. All of the original chapters of this book have been updated to ensure that the information will be helpful for...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 6
Author: Lin & Larry Pardey
ISBN: 9781929214778
$2495
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UHP011
Completely revised and updated with enhanced readability, James A. Bier's "Reference Map of Oceania" is the most comprehensive Pacific map in existence. Its main map and 52 inset maps of all major parts of the region provide a wealth of information in one source. Principal cities, towns, and villages are shown along with roads, topography, and population figures where available. The main map's Mercator projection is useful for planning routes. Time zones for the Pacific and individual countries are also included. It is the only map that clearly focuses on the political units of Micronesia, Polynesia, and Melanesia, using as its...
Product Type : Map
Book Type: Map
Dimensions (IN): 8.8 x 5.6, 39 x 25 unfolded
Author: James Bier
ISBN: 9780824831080
$995
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IHP_BOWD81V2
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 10.5
ISBN: 9781937196264
$7495
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WPL0103
Often used in a combination of two, our Protractor Triangle provides a straightforward method of plotting and performing chart work. Each triangle is inscribed with black markings. The protractor scale on the triangle can aid in drawing a bearing line on a chart, and the 90° angle is helpful when determining lines of position.  7-3/4" sides x 11" (19.69cm x 27.94cm) hypotenuse Protractor scale allows easy alignment with chart meridian in any direction Direction is maintained as one triangle is slid along the other to desired position 90° angle helps determine lines of position Made from clear, durable vinylite...
Product Type : Navigation Tool
Dimensions (IN): 11 x 5.8
ISBN: 721002003140
$2999
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ACB170
A perfect pocket sized reference book for understanding maritime flags. A comprehensive, but concise guide that includes: national maritime flags special ensigns, jacks, burgees, official and defense flags, and code flags yacht club burgees signal flags (including naval codes, distress signals and racing codes) flag etiquette and usage (from positions to salutes to timing and more) Expanded and updated for its third edition, the book now includes masthead burgees, as well as new advice on changing rules in European waters and beyond, and more information on the use of and etiquette surrounding local, regional and...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 3.95 x 0.45 x 6.25"
Author: Miranda Delmar-Morgan
ISBN: 9781472994455
$1600
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WPL120
The Weems Parallel Plotter is our most popular rolling plotter. It is mounted on an aluminum roller assembly that allows you to plot courses and parallel lines with simple direct transfer and doesn’t require the space that traditional parallel rules or triangles need. The roller keeps the plotter parallel as you slide it across the chart. It includes distance scales at 1:20,000, 1:40,000 and 1:80,000 to fit U.S. Coast and Harbor Charts, as well as an inch scale. A semi-circular protractor for measuring course and bearing against meridian on a chart and two quarter circle protractors for measuring course and bearing against parallel of...
Product Type : Navigation Tool
Dimensions (IN): 12.5 x 3
ISBN: 721002001207
$5599
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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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WPL0145
The 15-inch (38.1 cm) Value Parallel Rule is a basic parallel rule without a protractor scale. Ideal for teaching applications, this clear acrylic & aluminum parallel rule is used to plot a course from a compass rose on a chart.  15-inches (38.1 cm) long Brushed aluminum arms Polished aluminum handle  Milled acrylic with beveled edges No protractor scale Protective plastic sleeve Lifetime warranty
Product Type : Navigation Tool
Dimensions (IN): 15 x 2.6
ISBN: 721002001450
$3399
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WPL0138
The 18-inch (45.72cm) Aluminum Arms Parallel Rule feature aluminum arms that join two clear acrylic rulers inscribed with a protractor scale. An essential item in any proper navigation kit, these rules are used to plot direction on a nautical chart from any convenient meridian or compass rose. The two straight-edged rules are connected to maintain the same angle. By walking the rules across the chart and securely holding down the non-moving rule, you can effectively plot a course. 18-inches (45.72cm) long Protractor scale Sturdy clear acrylic with aluminum arms Protective plastic sleeve Lifetime warranty
Product Type : Navigation Tool
Dimensions (IN): 18 x 2.6
ISBN: 721002001382
$6899
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IMR191
First published over 60 years ago when interest in reviving Britain's network of navigable and rivers was starting to gather pace, this map provides the best coverage of the system in England, Wales and Scotland. Distances, the number of locks and restricting dimensions are given for each waterway. The simple cartography defines rivers, broad and narrow canals against generalized relief and the major road network. The 2016 edition has been updated to show progress in restoration schemes and other changes.
Product Type : Map
Book Type: Map
Dimensions (IN): 10 x 7.5
ISBN: 9781846238277
$2395
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WWG_WGC3RD
The Waterway Guide Gulf Coast edition is the indispensable cruising companion for boaters exploring the Gulf Coast from Sanibel Island, FL, west through Lake Pontchartrain and New Orleans, then continuing on to South Padre Island on the Texas/Mexico border. This edition features all the same material you expect from our other guidebooks including navigation advice, NOAA chartlets, anchorage locations, marina listings, dockage advice and Goin’ Ashore maps, along with the comprehensive Skipper’s Handbook. Flexible spiral binding and heavy laminated covers ensure durability and easy use in the cockpit and at the helm.
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 11 x 8.5 x 0.25"
Author: Waterway Guide
ISBN: 9798986652542
$5499
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WPL0104
The Professional Protractor Triangle with handle is larger than other navigation triangles on the market, with sides that are 9-1/4 inches (23.50cm) long and a hypotenuse (long side) 13-inches (33.02cm) long. Its clean, uncluttered design is inscribed with contrast enhancing colors (red & black) that display both 320mm & 1-80,000 scales. A hole located at the vertex allows the user to convert the protractor into a quadrant to measure alttitude or angle.The triangle is constructed of heavy duty clear 5 mm thick acrylic for durability, with a handle for ease of use. The handle also holds a pencil, and both pencil and pencil...
Product Type : Navigation Tool
ISBN: 721002007834
$4399
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FFB084
A guide to tying more than 70 of the most useful and dependable knots.The Knot Tying Bible is a complete guide to selecting, tying and using a wide array of knots, useful for everything from hauling logs to securing the canoe to wrapping a present. Beginners can master the basics before progressing to the more difficult knots. Experienced rope users can enjoy new knot challenges and discoveries.Using a dual approach of photographs and written instructions explaining step-by-step how to tie knots, the book includes:A comprehensive introduction to ropeMaterial properties of rope typesHow to select, care for and store all types of...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7.9 x 6.5 x 1
Author: Colin Jarman
ISBN: 9781770852099
$2995
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IHP_BLOG62
Spiral bound 130 pages
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
$1895
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IHP_CCA7

Created by members of the Cruising Club of America, provides mission-critical information for the high-latitude crossing between the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland and Newfoundland.

Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781734086379
$6495
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INT451
A perfect navigational backup for that fluky chartplotter or iPadNavigating the Intracoastal Waterway from Virginia to Florida, or vice versa, is certainly possible with only a chartplotter, but prudent mariners like you know it's smart to have a back-up. Intracoastal Waterway Chartbook Norfolk to Miami is handy, up-to-date, and full of ALL the information you need to pass safely under bridges and anchor safely for the nightInside you'll find:$500 worth of NOAA Charts for the 1,090-mile Intracoastal Waterway, as well as charts for all major Atlantic inletsPreferred route is clearly marked in magenta for the entire routeStatute miles noted...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 11.7 x 8.5 x 1.2
Author: John & Leslie Kettlewell
ISBN: 9780071803908
$8600
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CMP018
This fourth edition has been designed for recreational boaters, maritime students and professionals. Provides easy reference to both Inland and International Rules with instructional comments throughout. Includes practice questions and suggested methods
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: updated by Steven Browne
ISBN: 9780870335785
$4000
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PDV012
NOTICE: MAY NOT PLAY CORRECTLY ON SOME OLDER DVD PLAYERS. IT WILL PLAY FINE ON COMPUTERS From the stormy seas of Cape Horn to the wilds of the Sahara Desert, few modern sailors have seen more adventures nor inspired more dreams than Larry Pardey. Sailing more than 200,000 miles and circumnavigating both east-about and west-about in engine-free boats he built himself, co-authoring 12 books and creating 5 videos, Larry has been called “the Enabler” and “the man who launched 50,000 dreams.” The Real Deal is an intimate profile created by Mike Anderson, video producer and boatbuilder and a longtime friend. The crux of the tale is...
Product Type : DVD
Author: Mike Anderson
ISBN: 9781929214297
$2295
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PDB100
Profits from the sale of this Tribute Edition will go towards maintaining and upgrading the Larry Pardey Memorial Observatory at Camp Bentzon on Kawau Island, New Zealand.  It was built with funds donated by Kenny Thorall who worked alongside Larry delivering and upgrading yachts before I (Lin) came on the scene. Ken, an amazing mechanic, was our first mutual friend. The observatory, with its 4 telescopes and 15 pairs of high-powered binoculars, is used by up to 100 schoolchildren each week. For many of these youngsters, this is the very first time they have seen the stars unimpeded by city lights.   Let Cruising in Seraffyn...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Lin & Larry Pardey
ISBN: 9781929214150
$1895
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IHP_PUB117-05
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
$3495
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INT283
Part history of navigation and part hands-on project book. Includes complete history and instruction for making 18 historic navigation tools including astrolabe, cross staff, pelorus, traverse board and a vernier sextant. Clever, instructive.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Dennis Fisher
ISBN: 9780070211209
$2100
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BTR001
An authoritative map and directory to every standing lighthouse in the 50 United States. Each lighthouse is located and named on one of 14 regional maps or a US locator. The directory lists all 770 standing lighthouses by state. Listings for each lighthouse include year of first lighting, year of current structure, whether operating or inactive, a description of its location and the latitude and longitude. The map features 46 original watercolor illustrations depicting the beauty and diversity of American lighthouses. 39" x 27", folded to 6-3/4" x 9-3/4, printed two sides, paper.
Product Type : Map
Book Type: Map
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 9, 24 x 36 unfolded
Author: Bella Stander
ISBN: 9781888216448
$995
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WPL0140
This sturdy 12-inch (30.48cm) parallel rule with brushed aluminum arms is inscribed with a protractor scale. It is used to plot direction on a nautical chart from any convenient meridian or compass rose. The two straight-edged rules are connected to maintain the same angle. By walking the rules across the chart and securely holding down the non-moving rule, you can effectively plot a course.  12-inches (30.48cm) long Includes protractor scale Brushed aluminum arms Polished aluminum handle Milled acrylic with beveled edges Protective plastic sleeve Lifetime warranty
Product Type : Navigation Tool
Dimensions (IN): 12 x 2.5
ISBN: 721002001405
$4599
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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...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Cards
Dimensions (IN): 3.38 x 2.13
ISBN: 860001445930
$1699
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PAR030
The purpose of this text is to ensure the survival of skipper and crew in the event of their boat sinking. . It features: advice on the essentials to pack into the emergency grab bag for a short or long cruise, hot or cold climate, coastal or offshore trip; flowcharts to prioritize abandon ship procedure; techniques for survival in the life raft, short- and long-term - the why, when and how of life raft survival; and checklists and tables.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.2 x 6
Author: Frances & Michael Holworth
ISBN: 9780939837533
$1995
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CMP304
An Azimuthing Stern Drive (ASD) tug or towboat is a high-performance vessel that is responsive, quick to maneuver and extremely powerful. In the hands of a skilled operator maneuvering these vessels looks effortless and seamless—smoothly spinning around, nimbly shifting position, having pinpoint control, all while the operator's hands move the control handles instinctively and naturally. This book takes the reader through an efficient learning sequence leading to that level of proficiency. Text, illustrations and practice drills create a clear understanding of ASD maneuvering principles and assist the reader in acquiring the intuitive...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Jeff Slesinger
ISBN: 9780764356827
$4999
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IHP_ELB
Printed in-house spiral bound 11x17
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 11 x 17
$3595
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INT443
The operator's manual that should come with every boater's GPS receiver or chart plotter. Since the first edition of GPS for Mariners, GPS has achieved almost universal acceptance. No one needs to be told in detail how the system works or why it is reliable anymore. Boaters today accept GPS as the ultimate navigation tool—they just want to know how to use it. The second edition of GPS for Mariners has much less GPS tech-talk and theory and more instead on getting the most out of today’s more advanced and powerful units. First edition sold more than 35,000 copies. Contains brand-new content on the features and capabilities of...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7.3 x 0.3 x 9.3
Author: Robert Sweet
ISBN: 9780071713993
$2100
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POD022
This is a 2 book set
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
ISBN: 9781937196325, 9781937196424
$11995
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INT448
The classic How to Read a Nautical Chart explains every aspect of electronic and paper nautical charts: how a chart is assembled, how to gauge the accuracy of chart data, how to read charts created by other governments, how to use information such as scale, projection technique and datum that every chart contains; how not to get fooled or run aground by overzooming. Nigel Calder teaches you how to squeeze every ounce of information out of a nautical chart (on your GPS, chartplotter, or nav station) and understand the limits of accuracy for all charts, paper and electronic, raster and vector. This much-awaited second edition addresses the...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Nigel Calder
ISBN: 9780071779821
$3000
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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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WPL12000
THIS ITEM IS DROP SHIPPED FROM THE MANUFACTURER We have searched the world over to bring you the highest quality brass bells with superior tone and finish. The rich resonance of these 12-inch (30.48 cm) brass bells when struck is guaranteed to please. Hand-crafted in Northern Italy, their high copper content makes them stronger than most bells available on the market. They also meet the United States Coast Guard requirement for any vessel over 65 feet (20 meters). They are cast brass and polished to a mirror finish. The sturdy brass bulkhead/wall mounting bracket allows them to be easily lifted from the bracket for removal and...
Product Type : Navigation Tool
Dimensions (IN): 12 x 12 x 12
ISBN: 721002006462
$1,54599
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BSL001
Chose Backstay All-Weather Logbook for Ultimate Durability! The waterproof cover and all-weather Rite in the Rain® paper are intended to survive exposure to the elements.  Backstay Logbook is more than just a logbook. It is a reference guide, trip and project planner, maintenance log, re-fuel log, pumpout log, pre-departure and arrival checklist. It is an all-in-one cruising log!  96 pages are thought through from cover to cover. From the quality of the all-weather paper to the small details like rounded corners to protect you, and dry-erase checklists that you can reuse again and again.
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
ISBN: 9798989816002
$6995
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WPL0141
Of all our traditional parallel rules, the 15-inch (38.1cm) Brushed Aluminum Arm Parallel Rule is a best-seller. This sturdy acrylic parallel rule includes a protractor scale, is easy to use, and is a necessary tool for every seagoing navigator. The two straight-edged rules are connected to maintain the same angle. By walking the rules across the chart and securely holding down the non-moving rule, you can effectively plot a course. 15-inches (38.1cm) long Brushed aluminum arms Polished aluminum handle Milled acrylic with beveled edges Includes protractor scale Protective plastic sleeve Lifetime warranty
Product Type : Navigation Tool
Dimensions (IN): 15 x 2.5
ISBN: 721002001412
$4999
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INT508
Keep your boat's electrical systems running and reliable “ Boatowner’s Illustrated Electrical Handbook  is perfect for learning how your boat’s electrical system and much of its equipment works, and it will be an invaluable guide when adding equipment as well. This book needs to be in every boater’s library as a ready reference on how to make effective repairs and modifications that comply with ABYC standards.”―Ed Sherman, Senior Instructor and Curriculum Designer, American Boat and Yacht Council “A definitive technical book that is easy to read. Buy this book and throw out the rest.”― Motorboat & Yachting Whether...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 11 x 8
Author: Charlie Wing
ISBN: 9781265627447
$6100
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JCS002
In 1975 Doina Cornell left England with her family when she was only seven and spent the next six years sailing around the world on a small yacht. The author has drawn on her memories, diaries and stories, to re-create the perfect life led by a sailing child: swimming, diving and playing the days away in deserted anchorages; visiting some of the most beautiful islands in the world; falling in love with the sea in all its ever-changing moods, from balmy trade wind ocean passages to the treacherous breakers that crash onto tropical reefs. And yet,  Child of the Sea  is much more than this. The book tells the story of a girl’s...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Doina Cornell
ISBN: 9780955639692
$1995
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WPL7291
This kit includes 15 spare compass leads suitable for Weems & Plath dividers (176, 178 & 179). The reusable clear plastic case is a safe and convenient container for lead storage. (Also available in a box of 2 (7231). 15 leads per pack Reusable plastic storage container 2 mm in diameter
Product Type : Navigation Tool
ISBN: 721002072917
$1299
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CMP277
Provides the needed information to turn any skipper into a master of docking. Covers every aspect of close-quarter maneuvering for all size pleasure and smaller work vessels. Good Illustrations, clear text.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 4.5 x 7
Author: David Owen Bell
ISBN: 9780870334252
$795
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PDV200
All 5 Pardey DVD's for a special price - Storm Tactics - Cruising has no limits - Get Ready to Cruise - Get Ready to Cross Oceans - Cost Control while you cruise Pardey Off-Shore Sailing 5-Video Pack from SailFlix on Vimeo .
Product Type : DVD
$9995
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NAV019
An extensive update of this classic textbook covering all aspects of contemporary marine navigation. While still covering traditional topics such as celestial navigation, this new edition gives full due to 21st century electronics and techniques. Fully illustrated.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: revised by Thomas J. Cutler
ISBN: 155750248X
$6695
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FFB165
A guide to the world's flags, their history and design. Did you know that the flag of the United States has been modified 32 times? And that the Jolly Roger is still flown today? Every flag raised through time has a remarkable history tied to the identity and history of whoever is flying it.   1000 Flags   reveals the significance and meaning of a flag's graphic components and introduces the major types of flag, with additional focus on the unusual and the unexpected. The book covers:   Flag definition, composition and forms:   What makes a flag To hoist the colors:   White, black, red, green, blue, yellow and...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 9
Author: Elisabeth Dumont-Le Cornec
ISBN: 9780228102588
$2495
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WPL004
More than 80 ruled pages for recording log entries in flexible format. Guest registry, radio log. Spiral-bound.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 11.5 x 8
ISBN: 1878797085
$5299
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STR032
A thorough, easy-to-read treatment of both traditional and modern small-craft navigationThis book is an updated and expanded edition of a text that has been used in navigation courses for 30 years. It covers practical small-craft navigation (sail, power, or paddle), starting from the basics and ending with all that is needed to navigate safely and efficiently on inland and coastal waters in all weather conditions. It is for beginners, starting from scratch, or for more seasoned mariners who wish to expand their skills.Topics include:Charts, Chart Reading, and Chart Plotting Instruments and Logbook Procedures Compass Use Piloting and Dead...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 11 x 8.25
Author: David, Burch,
ISBN: 9780914025405
$3900
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NBN063
Creative Ropecraft is a treasure trove of knots, hitches, bends, plaits and netting. Anyone tempted to try their hand at ropecraft will be able to follow in the footsteps of the traditional seamen who have gone before thanks to Stuart Grainger's clear instructions and very detailed drawings.In Creative Ropecraft, Stuart Grainger describes how to tie and use a wide variety of knots, both practical and fancy. Here you'll find crown and wall knots, turk's head knots, door knockers, hammocks, mats, netting, belts, cuff links, table lamps, rope-edged trays, and many more. Once picked up, it is hard to put this wonderful book down.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 x 8.43
Author: Stuart, Grainger
ISBN: 9781493062027
$2495
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STR054
A comprehensive text on how to take weather into account for the planning and navigation of voyages, local or global, using the latest technologies as well as the time-honored skills of maritime tradition, so that your time on the water remains as safe and efficient as possible. Covers practical applications of GRIB files, ASCAT wind measurements, and other modern resources.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: David Burch
ISBN: 9780914025580
$4900
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MPS231
This pocket-sized guide will equip sailors with the knowledge to read and predict the weather. Weather determines when we sail, where we sail to and whether we arrive safely. This essential pocket-sized guide equips the reader with all the necessary tools to predict and deal with local and distant weather conditions, whether on a day trip or a longer cruise, along the coast or further offshore. Each topic is broken down into digestible chapters, explaining the origins and effects of the full spectrum of weather conditions, including: - using and evaluating weather forecasts - depressions, fronts, isobars and other coastal effects...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 6
Author: Frank Singleton
ISBN: 9781472965066
$1600
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ACB074
A very high quality and classy logbook. Format has lots of room for remarks and notes while retaining the usual columns and boxes to log underway data. Sturdy and practical. Very appropriate for a gift. Sewn-bound with placement ribbon.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 7.5 x 10
Author: compiled by Sir Robin KnoxJohnston
ISBN: 9780713653069
$2400
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NAV511
The first new book on naval shiphandling in more than a generation, this guide helps beginning and intermediate shiphandlers learn and perfect a skill crucial to their naval careers while at the same time offering useful hints to seasoned pros. The book reflects all the many changes that have occurred in recent decades and is the first to cover the use of shiphandling simulators. The author, a skilled shiphandler with years of experience in nearly every type of Navy vessel, helps novice shiphandlers get the most out of their opportunities, whether handling real ships or simulators. Captain Barber tells readers everything they need to know...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 10 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches
Author: USN (Ret.) Capt James A. Barber
ISBN: 9781682477014
$6295
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IHP_CHC006*
This guide provides detailed drawings of all anchorages and marina facilities on the western coast of Costa Rica. The introduction discusses topics such as climate, entry procedures, money, pets, provisions and worthwhile shore trips. The appendices include chart lists, common menu items (Spanish / English), surfing spots, useful telephone numbers and an illustrated guide to turtle identification. The recently opened full facility Marina Papagayo in Bahia Culebra (Papagayo) has created a first-rate moorage for cruising vessels. Entry procedures to Costa Rica can be completed and the modern marina can accommodate mega yachts....
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Margo Wood
ISBN: 9781937196394
$3495
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PDB020
This impressive book shows the process of constructing a boat hull with extensive photographs and drawings and includes ample time-saving procedures. Larry Pardey is accepted as one of the master craftsman of the wooden-boat building world. He and his wife, Lin, have built two, strong, handsome boats an sailed twice around the world in them. This book will help you to save money, time, and energy while creating the boat of your dreams. This book will also guide you with the right tools and equipment, planning and detailing as well as how to create and make your own tools. Guides to repairing and maintaining your boat are included as...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 10 x 8
Author: Larry Pardey
$4995
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IHP_BLOG31
Spiral-bound 66 pages
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
$895
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WPL0317
The Basic Navigation Set provides the essential navigation instruments required for basic navigation, such as finding position, range, and bearing to a destination. The set, packaged in a clear, reusable plastic case, includes four tools; the Weems Protractor (255) (an updated version of Breton and Portland plotters), a parallel rule (145) for finding bearing and direction, a 6-inch divider (262) for measuring distance plus a navigation pencil. Kit includes one of each of the following:  Weems Protractor (255) 15-inch Parallel Rule (145) 6-inch Matte Nickel Divider with fixed points (262) #2 pencil, pencil sharpener...
Product Type : Navigation Tool
Dimensions (IN): 17.5 x 6
ISBN: 721002001863
$11599
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PAR033
Winter came early to the Arctic in 1897. Frigid temperatures brought pack ice that filled the waters north of the Bering Strait. As a result, virtually the entire North American whaling fleet was trapped, stranding 300 men to die of starvation and exposure. Three escaping ships raised the alarm. Answering the call, three officers from the early U. S. Coast Guard and two missionaries volunteered to travel over 1,500 miles through the Arctic winter to reach the shipwrecked whalers. The rescuers' perilous four-month journey, through mountainous territory and barren sub-zero landscapes never before traversed, was fraught with blizzards,...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 5.9
Author: Shawn Shallow
ISBN: 9780939837656
$1495
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SPA002
Covers basic electricity, switches, troubleshooting, engine instruments, safety standards, solar power, batteries, pumps, electrolytic corrosion. Practical solutions to common problems.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Edgar J. Beyn
ISBN: 1878797131
$4399
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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
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Cards
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
ISBN: 197644984169
$1399
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FAB002
This Nylon American flag boasts beautiful shine and all-weather durability. Its 200 Denier Nylon weave makes it the longest-lasting Nylon flag available and light enough to fly in the slightest breeze. Even in bright sunlight and strong ultraviolet radiation this flag resists fading. This flag features embroidered stars and sewn stripes, a double-sewn fly end, and durable white canvas heading with brass grommets.  This American flag is proudly made in the USA.  The standard size for a home flag is 3 ft. x 5 ft.
Product Type : Flag
$6995
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CMP302
Now in its 5th edition, Shiphandling for the Mariner is the classic and definitive text on the art of practical shiphandling skills for large, modern commercial vessels. Written by a father and son team of pilots, along with contributions from other expert pilots and shipmasters, this compendium follows a nontechnical format that stresses maneuvers used routinely in the field. The text covers essential maneuvers used in docking, undocking, and shiphandling, plus uncommon maneuvers such as docking at single-point and multiple-buoy moorings, use of anchors in shiphandling, offshore lightering, and transiting of locks and canals. Bridge...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 9.5 x 6.5
Author: Daniel E. MacElrevey
ISBN: 9780764354588
$5000
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IHP_CCA4*
What Makes The Gulf Such A Special Area To Cruise ? The Gulf has a huge range of beautiful scenery and countess well protected harbors and anchorages. Animal, bird and undersea creatures abound, plus the weather is kinder than out on the Atlantic coast. It has a colorful history—amalgamating many cultures, from First Nations people to British, Irish and French explorers and today with people from all parts of the globe.   What Makes This CCA Guide Worth Having Aboard ? It includes details and chartlets for over 200 harbors. It covers all parts of the Gulf and River below Quebec. It extends to the Belle Isles Strait near...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: CCA
ISBN: 9781734086331
$5495
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PAR242
The American Practical Navigator, first published in 1802, was billed as the "epitome of navigation" by its original author, Nathaniel Bowditch. The text has evolved with the advances in navigation practices since that first issue and continues to serve as a valuable reference for marine navigation in the modern day. The publication describes in detail the principles and factors of navigation, including piloting, electronic navigation, celestial navigation, mathematics, safety, oceanography and meterology. It also contains various tables used in typical navigational calculations and solutions, including the formulas used to derive the...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781951116927
$7995
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MPS163
With over two-thirds of the globe covered by water, the ability to navigate safely and quickly across the oceans has been crucial throughout human history. As seafarers attempted longer and longer voyages from the sixteenth century onwards in search of profit and new lands, the tools of navigation became ever more sophisticated. The development of instruments over the last five hundred years has seen some revolutionary changes, spurred on by the threat of disaster at sea and the possibility of huge rewards from successful voyages. As this book shows, the solution of the infamous longitude problem, the extraordinary impact of satellite...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 4.4 x 0.3 x 8.3
Author: Richard Dunn
ISBN: 9780747815068
$1400
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IPS276
Boat life, this is like vanlife on the water - explore the world across the great blue waters. Boatlife visually explores a nomadic lifestyle on the water featuring unique homes from sailboats to trawlers. Through illustrated maps, itineraries and background information, this book will inspire your own adventure, while taking you on a journey across bodies of water from The Americas and Europe to voyages alongside Scandinavia and the Arctic Circle. Thanks to the ever growing popularity of alternative living propelled by a pandemic, and the increasing affordability of boats, the boatlife movement is fast on the rise. People are choosing to...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 10 x 12
Author: Katharina Charpian
ISBN: 9783967040999
$7500
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PAR010
This revised and expanded edition of this popular CN book now introduces simple tabular sight reductions first, followed by calculator methods for those wishing to take full advantage of their flexibility. Of course it retains the same unprecedented clear and accurate explanation of CN mysteries, such as the role of the assumed position , and how positions and celestial LOPs can be plotted with no assumptions. The section on stars has been expanded, and star and planet identification and viewing have been added. It explains nine special sights, such as Polaris sights, meridian sights, and even sights without a sextant. Lunar distance...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 10.8 x 8.5
Author: Leonard Gray
ISBN: 9780939837335
$1995
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PDB021
    Including stories from paradise and hard-won lessons in seamanship,  Taleisin’s Tales  reflects back to the first miles Lin and Larry Pardey gained together on their second boat – one they built lovingly with teak carvel planking over sawn black locust frames. The book begins with the boat launch and the transition from their cherished  Seraffyn , and includes details from outfitting, provisioning and final detailing during the early months Lin and Larry spent getting to know their new bluewater cruiser, as well as moments of melancholy as they let go of attachments to their first trusty boat that took them around the world. The...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Lin and Larry Pardey
$1895
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CMP025
Complete revision of the standard reference/textbook in the field published nearly 50 years ago. Brings it up to date in all subject areas. Photos, drawings, tables, appendices.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: William B. Hayler, ed
ISBN: 9780870333798
$5500
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IHP_CCA6
The new 2023 edition features many improvements: Updated information for virtually all 300 harbors Dozens of new harbor descriptions Navionics chartlets for almost every harbor Color photography throughout New article describing local sea birds and whales Recommended cruise itinerary Reliability of 70+ years of publishing experience Contributions from dozens of cruisers with many years of expertise in Newfoundland waters Endorsed by the Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club This new edition results from excellent relationships with experienced Newfoundland cruisers and harbour officials to keep the information...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: CCA
ISBN: 9781734086317
$6495
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IMR175
Italian Waters Pilot is the only guide for yachtsmen in English that covers the coasts of the Tyrrhenian Sea, Sardinia, Sicily, the Ionian 'heel' and Malta in one volume. This new tenth edition builds on first-hand research by the authors through the Tuscan islands, along the Tyrrhenian and Ionian coasts, to Sardinia and Sicily, Malta and Gozo. Numerous revisions have been made throughout, with the text, plans and photographs undergoing a complete overhaul. Care has been taken to research the details of marina developments. Where it has been available information is given on proposed changes and extensions to yacht harbours. Marine...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.3 x 1.2 x 11.6
Author: Rod Heikell
ISBN: 9781786790903
$10495
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GEB001
Step-by-step instructions for HOW to do celestioal navigation by reference to the sun. Not a WHY book, simply a how-to.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
$1000
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IHP_PUB108
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 13 x 19
$3995
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IMR180
Corsica and North Sardinia is a well-established guide to Corsica and the northern region of Sardinia, which together constitute several varied cruising grounds- from the sometimes exposed and often dramatic bays of Corsica’s west coast to the more protected and gentle cruising on its eastern side, to the rich choice of anchorages in the Bouches de Bonifacio and on Sardinia's island-studded north coast. This whole region is justifiably popular with cruising sailors, particularly in the summer season. This fourth edition has been thoroughly revised by the authors, who have spent the past two years exploring the Corsican and Sardinian...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: RCC Pilotage Foundation, John Marchment
ISBN: 9781786790736
$9295
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NGA_5274
Charts are non-returnable.
Product Type : Chart
Nautical Chart Type: NGA Worldwide Charts
$2495
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