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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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INT310
Not a celestial navigation textbook, but rather an essential guide to the mechanics of sextant use, adjustment, repair, history as well as buying guide to both new and used instruments. Illustrations.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Bruce Bauer
ISBN: 9780070052192
$2000
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STR015
The ideal one-book navigation back-up for experienced navigators. Includes almanac data for sun and stars, valid until 2050. Also has Sight Reduction Tables and Altitude Correction Tables. An essential back-up for serious celestial navigation.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 10
Author: Geoffrey Kolbe
ISBN: 9780914025108
$2995
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INT495
Wind, waves, weather, and water demand the practiced art of seamanship "Planning and reacting to the unanticipated are the flip sides of seamanship. This blending of pre-voyage preparedness with effective on-the-water response is learned rather than inherent--together they define the art of seamanship." -- Author RALPH NARANJO Each time a sailboat casts off its docklines the sailor enters a marine realm that demands knowledge, preparedness, vigilance, and coolheadedness--these qualities are the foundation of good seamanship. Both an art as well as a science, seamanship is also the mastery of numerous practical details, from the best...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Author: Ralph Naranjo
ISBN: 9780071493420
$5000
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NBN042
Over the course of twenty years of delivering sailboats to far-flung quaysides, John Kretschmer has had innumerable adventures, both humorous and terrifying. in  Flirting with Mermaids , he recounts the most memorable of them. He crosses the Western Caribbean with a crew of eccentric Swedes researching ancient Mayan mariners, lands in Aden at the outbreak of civil war, and endures a North Atlantic crossing during which he disocvers the existence of Force 13 winds. Approaching Japan at the end of a particularly trying delivery, he finds himself sailing in "a high impact debris zone," but his resolve is unshaken. "If a piece of rocketship...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: John Kretschmer
ISBN: 9781574091649
$1995
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IHP_PUB148
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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PAR042
This practical, easy-to-use guide provides the vocabulary and language skills necessary to cruise in French-speaking waters. . Whether your boating plans include the Caribbean, French Polynesia, Mediterranean or the canals of France, French For Cruisers gives you the tools you need to communicate.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.1 x 7
Author: Kathy Parsons
ISBN: 9780967590516
$2995
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IHP_GCCB1
65 reduced-scale complete NOAA charts of the Texas Gulf Coast and surrounding areas including Louisiana and Mississippi. Spiral-bound in a large format (12x18") booklet. Printed on high-quality paper and updated regularly. Not recommended for navigation, but handy for reference and planning. Each chart atlas includes a map key at the beginning which helps you locate the charts inside. Charts are organized numerically by chart number Easy-to-read map grid clearly indicates each chart's area of coverage Includes the following NOAA charts: 11301 11302 11303 11304 11306 11307 11308 11309...
Product Type : Chart
Nautical Chart Type: NOAA Charts
Dimensions (IN): 12 x 18
ISBN: 9781951116309
$4995
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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
$2999
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CGP057
This 2025 edition marks our 43rd year of assisting sailors and vacationers cruising the tropical waters of both the British and U.S. Virgin Islands. This edition is packed with the latest information on navigation, customs and immigration regulations, weather, communications, marinas, haul-out facilities, chandleries, dive services, shore-side services, shopping and an indispensible wealth of other valuable information.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Guide Book
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 6
Author: Simon Scott
ISBN: 9798986585833
$4195
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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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INT014
A quick-access guide to international and U. S. boating rules of the nautical road that satisfies the Coast Guard requirement. Expanded edition provides rule-by-rules translations of what each one really means when applied on the water. Color diagrams.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7.5 x 95
Author: Charlie Wing
ISBN: 9780071479233
$2500
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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
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FER127
Electricity is vital on board most boats: to keep their systems running and to provide the crew with the services they expect. Much of it will be professionally fitted and many yachtsmen will have little knowledge about the finer detail of electric circuits. But, given the importance of electrical power, some understanding of it is likely to be useful: either to use when required away from the marina or to repair and upgrade your systems. This book is written to provide that understanding and to allow you to undertake electrical jobs on board yourself, properly and safely. It removes the mystique of boat electrics and gives you the...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Pat Manley
ISBN: 9781912177295
$2495
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IHP_PUB126
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
$3295
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WFP080
Wilderness education is a critical part of personal safety -- and not getting lost, or knowing how to get found if you are lost , is an essential skill.   Basic & Primitive Navigation teaches simple techniques to navigate out of dangerous situations. Instruction on basic compass use and traveling by simple bearings is included on this waterproof, flexible folding guide. Other practical safety skills include cover navigation around obstacles, pacing beads, aiming off, and dead reckoning.   Be smart, be safe, be skilled.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583557129
$795
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IHP_SDCB1
24 reduced-scale complete NOAA charts coverign the area from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA, including Los Angeles. Spiral bound in a large format (12x18") booklet. Printed on high-quality paper and updated regularly. Not recommended for navigation, but handy for reference and planning. Each chart atlas includes a map key at the beginning which helps you locate the charts inside. Charts are organized numerically by chart number Easy-to-read map grid clearly indicates each chart's area of coverage Includes the following NOAA charts: 18720 18724 18725 18727 18728 18729 18740...
Product Type : Chart
Nautical Chart Type: NOAA Charts
Dimensions (IN): 12 x 18
ISBN: 9781951116279
$2995
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JCS018
SPECIAL OFFFER
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
$24195
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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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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
$2199
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SHP099
An easy-to-understand guide to the foundation of a marine electrical system: batteries and the systems that charge them. Topics include types, selection, safety, installation, maintenance, charging, alternators, regulators and more. Photos.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: John Payne
ISBN: 9781574091625
$1395
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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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IHP_CP3
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
$3500
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DKP138
New Edition! Are you ready to dive deep under the sea? Make reading your superpower with DK’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about living and working deep under the surface of the ocean - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress.   Submarines and Submersibles   is a beautifully designed reader all about life and work under water.   The engaging text has been carefully leveled using lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.    A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills.    Children will love to find out about...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 5.9 x 0.2 x 9
Author: Deborah Lock
ISBN: 9780744067163
$499
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PAR069
Sailing Legends recounts the stories and heroes of the longest running ocean race. Begun in 1973 as the Whitbread Round the World Race, its evolution into the fully professional Volvo Ocean Race of today is a fascinating story littered with colourful characters and anecdotes and filled with dramatic photography. Blake, van Rietschoten, Tabarly, Cayard, Grael. . . Sailing Legends is, quite simply, the definitive history of ocean racing.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Author: Barry Pickthall
ISBN: 9781908271099
$4495
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WIL004
Exhaustive, venerable guide to Shiphandling and seagoing safety covering every aspect of the subject. An indispensable reference. NOTE: no wholesale discount available 
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 65 x 95
Author: Capt. John V. Noel, Jr (retired)
ISBN: 471289485
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IHP_HWA
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 11.3 x 8.5
Author: Ma-Li Chen and Lee S. Chesneau
ISBN: 9780939837786
$4995
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IHP_CHC007*
This guide has a detailed sketch of all anchorages and marina facilities in the Hawaiian Islands. The introduction discusses significant topics such as weather, navigation, provisioning, entry procedures, pets, radio communication and diving. The Appendices include a chart list, weather forecasts a list of Wx and Fax frequencies and a beautifully illustrated marine animal identification guide of turtles, whales and sharks found in coastal waters. "Charlie's Charts are probably the most used guides to Mexico, Costa Rica, Hawaii and Polynesia. No cruiser worth his salt would depart for a cruise in those areas without them." Bob...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Charles and Margo Wood
ISBN: 9781937196400
$3495
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WPL0105
The Nautical Slide Rule offers a foolproof, immediate solution to all common speed/time/distance problems and is convertible to statute or nautical miles. It also allows the user to compute distance in yards if the speed is factored in knots. The Nautical Slide Rule is sometimes referred to as a Time Speed Distance Calculator. Immediate solution to all speed-time-distance problems Equally applicable for nautical or statute miles Speed in knots or mph; time in hours, minutes or seconds; distance in nautical or statute miles, or yards if speed is in knots Easy-to-read & accurate Lifetime warranty 
Product Type : Navigation Tool
Dimensions (IN): 7.25 x 7.25
ISBN: 721002001054
$4199
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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
$1099
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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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NGA_5274
Charts are non-returnable.
Product Type : Chart
Nautical Chart Type: NGA Worldwide Charts
$2495
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NAV103
For those who operate on, under and over the sea, international law can sometimes be as complex as it is important. Written by the same former seagoing officer and maritime law professional who authored the current edition of  Farwell's Rules of the Nautical Road   , this book was designed to bring clarity and context to international law for the seagoing professional. Following an introduction to public international law and a short history of the law of the sea, the book describes the rules that apply in ports and in the adjacent maritime zones, including the territorial sea, exclusive economic zone, archipelagic waters and the high...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 7.25 x 10
Author: Craig H. Allen
ISBN: 9781612514628
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IHP_MLOG
Our log book is designed to be both practical and fun to use. We have added a special section in the back of the book that utilizes parchment-style paper that is great for those who like to sketch, draw diagrams, and plot their own small charts or maps. These pages are easily removed and will frame nicely, if desired. The rest of the book includes all of the basic sections found in most other log books, including daily logs, a space for daily journals, fuel logs, maintenance logs, vessel info & inventory, crew and guest logs, and radio logs. Also included are several pages of quick reference material helpful to boaters....
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 10
ISBN: 9781951116095
$2495
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IHP_PUB147
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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FFB179
"Sailing is a popular sport and this book is a very comprehensive treatment of the subject.... The volume is well illustrated with color photographs [and] this reviewer was impressed by the constant stress the authors place on safety at sea.... This title is recommended for general reference collections." --American Reference Books Annual The Sailing Bible  is for all sailors, whatever their level of experience. It provides novice sailors with all that they need to take to the water and helps experienced sailors improve their skills and deepen their knowledge. Instruction ranges from learning the anatomy of a boat to handling...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8 X 10
Author: Jeremy Evans, Pat Manley, Barrie Smith
ISBN: 9780228101826
$3995
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PAR152
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: H2
Product Type : Magnet
Dimensions (IN): 2.5 x 4.7
ISBN: 760999953588
$895
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IHP_PSCB1
36 reduced-scale complete NOAA charts of the Puget Sound area. Spiral bound in a large format (12x18") booklet. Printed on high-quality paper and updated regularly. Not recommended for navigation, but handy for reference and use aboard small craft. Includes the following NOAA charts: 18400 18421 18424 18427 18428 18429 18430 18431 18432 18433 18434 18440 18441 18443 18444 18446 18447 18448 18449 18450 18452 18453 18456 18457 18458 18460 18464 18465 18468 18471 18473 18474 18476 18477 18480 18484 18502 18504 18521
Product Type : Chart
Nautical Chart Type: NOAA Charts
Dimensions (IN): 12 x 18
ISBN: 9781951116217
$3995
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SIM134
Completely revised and updated to address changes in technology and safety standards, this new edition is the definitive guide to the art and science of sailing. Since the publication of the first edition in 1983, The Annapolis Book of Seamanship has set the standard by which other books on sailing are measured. Used throughout America as a textbook in sailing schools and Power Squadrons, it thoroughly and clearly covers the fundamental and advanced skills of modern sailing. Rousmaniere emphasizes the standard skills and proven methods that eliminate error and confusion, ensure security in emergencies, and allow every sailor more time for...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Author: John Rousmaniere
ISBN: 9781451650198
$5500
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PCP001
A story about the friendship between a moose, two bears and a gorilla who find their dreams fulfilled when they depart to find the world in a small sailboat.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Ellen and Ed Zacko
ISBN: 9781732318205
$1995
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SMC001
"Wildly Inside" transports you through the Inside Passage of British Columbia and Southeast Alaska--a visual journey where you'll smell the muskiness of a whale's breath, hear the thunderous waves of a wide-awake ocean, feel the reverberations of the big ships passing by, and be totally awestruck by the magic of it all. Travel through the Salish Sea, the Great Bear Rainforest, and coastal Southeast Alaska via imagery created largely at the pace of a kayak. Witness the beauty of this remarkable seascape while learning about the creatures who make their homes here. This photo book makes a lovely companion to the author's award-winning...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 8
Author: Susan Marie Conrad
ISBN: 9780578501352
$2495
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IHP_PWS
17 reduced-scale complete NOAA charts coverign the Prince William Sound area. Spiral bound in a large format (12x18") booklet. Printed on high-quality paper and updated regularly. Not recommended for navigation, but handy for reference and planning. Each chart atlas includes a map key at the beginning which helps you locate the charts inside. Charts are organized numerically by chart number Easy-to-read map grid clearly indicates each chart's area of coverage Our chart atlases cover all of the popular boating areas across the United States. We include all of the full sized NOAA charts from each area and...
Product Type : Chart
Nautical Chart Type: NOAA Charts
Dimensions (IN): 12 x 18
ISBN: 9781951116279
$2995
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IHP_NECB1
80 reduced-scale complete NOAA charts of the New England area. Spiral-bound in a large format (12x18") booklet. Printed on high-quality paper and updated regularly. Not recommended for navigation, but handy for reference and planning. Each chart atlas includes a map key at the beginning which helps you locate the charts inside. Charts are organized numerically by chart number Easy-to-read map grid clearly indicates each chart's area of coverage Includes the following NOAA charts: 13205 13209 13211 13212 13213 13214 13215 13217 13218 13221 13223 13224 13225 13226...
Product Type : Chart
Nautical Chart Type: NOAA Charts
Dimensions (IN): 12 x 18
ISBN: 9781951116330
$4995
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INT267
The most thorough guide yet to aging fiberglass boats, their problems and cures written as both buyer's guide and expose of shoddy building practices and lack of standards among builders and surveyors.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 10
Author: Henry C. Mustin
ISBN: 9780070442481
$2100
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STR050
A comprehensive book explaining the use of the 2102D star finder, and the many applications it offers in planning navigation. Its numerous examples and diagrams make it a most definitive treatment. In addition to a description of the star finder and its basic use, the book covers: brightness and color of stars, planet identification, choosing optimum star-moon-planet combinations, choosing time between sun lines and running fixes, and emergency steering. This book is an indispensable companion to the star finder itself.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: David Burch
ISBN: 9780914025634
$1995
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IHP_URBOAT
Now Printed-on-Demand It's Your Boat Too.Commander Suzanne Giesemann draws on her twenty years in the Navy as a commanding officer and leadership instructor to write this empowering guide for women boaters. . Power or sail, if you're just going along for the ride, you are limiting your enjoyment on the water. Suzanne encourages women to take a bigger role on board by addressing common fears and self-limiting attitudes. She shares the nautical knowledge necessary to become a safer, more competent, and more confident boater. 
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 6
Author: Suzanne Giesemann
ISBN: 9780939837694
$1895
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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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STR013
This workbook is intended to supplement the text Modern Marine Weather with practice questions and convenient resources. All answers are provided. The Lesson structure here matches the chapter structure in the textbook. There are multiple choice questions and "points of ponder" questions for each of the ten chapters.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 11
Author: David Burch
ISBN: 9780914025092
$1995
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ACB153
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)--the revolutionary maritime equivalent of 911--provides a fast and efficient way of calling for assistance at sea, whatever the size of craft or its location. Denise Bréhaut explains the system and clearly outlines the procedures required to get help quickly, as well as covering the syllabi of the General Operator's Certificate (GOC), the Long Range Certificate (LRC), and the Restricted Operator's Certificate (ROC). Concise descriptions of channel usage, call signals, types of transmission modes, and all the various equipment involved-both aboard and throughout the entire...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Denise Bréhaut
ISBN: 9781472945686
$3000
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IHP_PUB123
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
$2295
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