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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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ABI001
When Captain Larry Hills attempted to rescue his deckhand, he too was tragically caught in the lines that whipped and wrapped the two men against the net reel of the trawler like captured fish. In the moment before the deckhand’s death he was the only one who heard Larry’s cold realization: “We’re dead.” Thus began the gripping 40-hour torture as Larry waited for rescue or death. In February 1982, the Coast Guard worked this North Pacific search and rescue, which still remains unforgettable in Coast Guard annals. This is the story of a man’s continued courage to fight his way through the lonely and painful hours of survival and disability...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 0.6 x 9
Author: Abigail B. Calkin Ph.D.
ISBN: 9780615591933
$1895
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IHP_LSCB1
43 reduced-scale complete NOAA charts of the Long Island Sound and surrounding areas. 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: 12324 12325 12326 12327 12331 12332 12334 12335 12337 12338 12339 12341...
Product Type : Chart
Nautical Chart Type: NOAA Charts
Dimensions (IN): 12 x 18
ISBN: 9781951116323
$3995
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IHP_LHA001
Includes read-aloud stories, word games, puzzles, coloring pages, art activities, poems, biographies of famous lighthouse people, cartoons, scrambles, trivia and much more. Fun for any lighthouse fan of any age.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Elinor DeWire
ISBN: 9780945092551
$1295
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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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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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WFP106
As important pollinators, butterflies help keep Hawaii's flowers blooming.  Visitors and residents of the Aloha state will recognize the beauty of Hawaii Butterflies and Moths.  Detailed illustrations help to identify over 70 familiar species of butterflies and moths. Durable, lightweight and made to fit comfortably in your pocket, this guide is the perfect nature travel companion.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 x 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583558669
$795
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FAP042
With 30 years of experience, Larry Notley really knows how to teach knots and rigs in simple, user-friendly text and illustrations. And now the best selling author has turned his attention to saltwater. This book is useful to both beginner and advanced fishermen. It provides the general information, knots, and rigs you need to create a solid foundation of knowledge, whether you're fishing live bait, metal, or flies. Troubleshooting, components, tips & techniques. . . Knowledge that will help you, no matter what species and conditions you encounter in the salt.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.7
Author: Larry V Notley
ISBN: 9781571884824
$1695
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HPC136
This follow-up to the bestselling book Fishing with Gubby (Harbour Publishing, 2010) continues the adventures of Gubby, a commercial salmon fisherman, who heads home to his village on the Sunshine Coast at the end of another long season. His beloved old boat, the Flounder, is worn out and he commissions a Japanese-Canadian boat builder in historic Steveston to build him a new one. The story follows the stages of building a boat from selecting plans to preparing the wood to laying the keel to final finishing and launching. Combining the masterful storytelling of Gary Kent and the striking illustrations of Kim La Fave, Gubby Builds a Boat...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 0.2 x 12
Author: Gary Kent
ISBN: 9781550175912
$1995
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CMP286
This beautifully illustrated book introduces children to the basics of sailing. Adam, a young boy from the city, yearns to learn how to sail. When his aunt and uncle invite him to visit one summer, his cousin Beth takes him out in her sailboat. Beth shows Adam many of the things he will need to know to become a sailor -- skills he must put into action when a thunderstorm arises. Young readers will absorb from labeled drawings many sailing fundamentals: basic nautical terms, points of sailing, channel markers and buoys, safety equipment, a few knots and bends, something about clouds and weather, anchoring, handling sails, and even crew...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 11 x 8.5
Author: Richard Henderson, illustrated by Jennifer Heyd Wharton
ISBN: 9780870334429
$1599
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PGN094
First published in 1939, this classic story of the energetic tugboat is brought to new life in this restored edition. With the help and support of Hardie Gramatky's estate, to mark the 100th anniversary of his birth, we have used archived first editions and Hardie's original paintings to restore Little Toot to its full glory, bringing back a richness of color that has been lost in decades of reprintings. This new edition also features several of the artist's full-color manuscript sketches, never before seen in print, and reintroduces the books exquisite original endpapers.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 8
Author: Hardie Gramatky
ISBN: 9780399247132
$1999
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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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SKY165
If you want to land the trout, salmon, bass, marlin, striper, pike, or shark of a lifetime, you have to know how to tie great knots! Every fisherman knows that fishing success comes down to effective connections—the angler must first ensure that the knot connections throughout the fishing line are sound and appropriate for the task at hand. A failed knot will bring your otherwise happy day to a screeching halt and leave you muttering about what might have been. In  The Pocket Guide to Fishing Knots , learn the knots of success, and why the connections are recommended by the country's top anglers. Some of the knots featured here...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 6
Author: Joseph B. Healy
ISBN: 9781510721210
$999
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SIM307
Simple instructions on how to tie over 100 useful and decorative knots A well-tied knot is at once a practical tool and a work of art. With names like "hangman's noose" and "wagoneer's hitch," knots have a rich history of usefulness and an aesthetic appeal all their own. From the boat to the backyard,  The Everything Knots Book  provides simple instructions on how to tie knots for any situation. Written by  Randy Penn , a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers, this handy guide walks readers through the basics and offers myriad suggestions for creative uses of these knots. Mr. Penn shows readers how to: Choose the...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Randy Penn
ISBN: 9781593370329
$1495
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IHP_CP2
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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BTR009
The illustrated map and guide to all the lighthouses in the Pacific Northwest: Oregon, Washington & Alaska. All 65 standing and "lost" lighthouses are located on new, detailed coastal maps, including Alaska & Inside Passage insets. 33 original watercolor illustrations--3 new. Reverse has History and description of each lighthouse, directions to view each standing light. Laminated with edge seal, 24" x 36", rolled.
Product Type : Map
Dimensions (IN): 24 x 36
ISBN: 9781888216370
$1995
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JCS023
Sail The World With Me   deals with all essential aspects of offshore voyaging and long distance cruising. Every subject is dealt with in an informative and entertaining manner, backed up by telling incidents or anecdotes from the author’s wide-ranging experience. While primarily aimed at sailors who are planning or making preparations for a longer voyage, this book will also appeal to tested ocean navigators as well as weekend sailors. The book’s attractive style, with over 600 excellent photographs from the author’s vast collection, should be equally appealing to dreamers. Approximately two thirds of the book deals with practical...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9.5 x 8
Author: Jimmy Cornell
ISBN: 9781916091054
$2995
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ACB140
Color photographs of cloud formations and their groundbreaking explanatory text enable readers to read the sky, pick up the clues and predict what the weather will do. With its winning formula of 24 clear color photographs of cloud formations and their accompanying explanatory text,  Instant Weather Forecasting  enables the reader to read the sky, pick up the clues, and predict what the weather will do. This revised and updated 5th edition takes into account the new ways users can receive professional weather forecasts, factor them into their own cloud observations, and develop an even better understanding of how the weather will...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 5.5
Author: Alan Watts
ISBN: 9781472929730
$1600
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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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IHP_PRCB
30 reduced-scale complete NOAA charts of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Also includes most of the British Virgin Islands. 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: 25640 25641 25644 25645 25647 25649...
Product Type : Chart
Nautical Chart Type: NOAA Charts
Dimensions (IN): 12 x 18
ISBN: 9781951116484
$3295
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INT503
Revised and updated―the only book you need on sailboat rigging and marlinspike arts From its initial publication,  The Complete Rigger’s Apprentice  has been the definitive go-to resource for weekend sailors and maritime professionals who want to master the fine art of rigging. In this revised second edition, master rigger Brion Toss expands upon the traditional basics of ropeworking to give you the most comprehensive, up-to-date information on the latest tools, techniques, and tricks of the trade. Features include: A complete rigging primer of essential gear, principles, and procedures Classic ropeworking techniques...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 9.5
Author: Brion Toss
ISBN: 9780071849784
$5000
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WIL097
Buoy your sailing knowhow with advice from two US sailing champions Nothing can beat the feel of the warm sun on your back, the gentle wind in your hair, and a swaying deck under your feet. If you long to take to the open water and sail wherever the wind takes you, you’ll find everything you need to know in  Sailing For Dummies.  This friendly guide offers information for beginning and intermediate captains. Discover everything you need to know to confidently navigate your vessel through whatever waters―rough or smooth―you may encounter. Whether your goal is to explore a nearby lake, sail down the Mighty Mississippi, or take to...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7.5 x 9.5
Author: J.J. Isler & Peter Isler
ISBN: 9781119867234
$2499
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IHP_CHC010*
New 8th edition features colored maps and a revised layout for improved readability!  Previously updated in 2011 with the extensive knowledge of Captain Holly Scott from her many adventures in Polynesia. Additionally, we have received and incorporated many updates on anchorages and marina facilities from cruisers who are out there right now in the following areas: Iles Marquises Archipel des Tuamotu (the Tuamotu) Pitcairn Island Isla de Pascua (Easter lsland) Iles de la Societe (Society Islands--Windward Islands of Tahiti, Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea and Bora-Bora) Cook Islands Niue In addition to color...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Charles and Margo Wood
ISBN: 9781951116439
$3995
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PPG021
The famous story of the little tugboat who rescues an ocean liner from the rocks and becomes a hero.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 7.75
Author: Hardie Gramatky
ISBN: 9780698115767
$999
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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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SIM060
The amazing true story of a young stowaway aboard Capt. Cook's Endeavor, and his adventures while helping to explore the South Seas. A thrilling tale.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5 x 7.5
Author: Karen Hesse, illust. by Robert Andrew Parker
ISBN: 9780689839894
$899
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WFP011
Weather, An Introduction to Clouds, Storms and Weather Patterns, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. With this indispensable guide, learn how to observe clouds and anticipate weather changes. This folded guide is printed on laminate material for durability and portability.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583551127
$895
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SIM017
Birdie, a young girl living on a tiny and desolate lighthouse island, watches her father tend the light and keeps the light going when her father falls ill. Based on true stories of lighthouse heroines. Dramatic illustrations.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 11.25
Author: Deborah Hopkinson
ISBN: 9780689835292
$899
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IHP_AKCB2
Over 85 reduced-scale complete NOAA charts of the South Western Alaska area including Anchorage and Dutch Harbor. 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: 16012 16013 16300 16304 16305 16315 16322 16323...
Product Type : Chart
Nautical Chart Type: NOAA Charts
Dimensions (IN): 12 x 18
ISBN: 9781951116347
$5495
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IHP_CCA5*
Fully revised and updated with details of more than 200 harbours Now includes more than 170 new coloured charts illustrating routes, harbours and anchorages. In-depth coverage from the southwestern shore of New Brunswick and the St. John River to the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Island, the Bras d’Or Lakes, and Sable Island. Filled with up-to-date, practical navigational advice and recommendations based on reports from very experienced sailors, all distilled into one comprehensive 266-page guide. Edited by Wilson Fitt and published by Cruising Club of America Nautical Publications and endorsed by the Royal...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: CCA
ISBN: 9781734086348
$6495
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JCS017
A comprehensive cruising guide to every cruising destination in the world This substantial handbook contains information on all maritime nations of the world with details of local attractions, charter opportunities, formalities, facilities, useful websites and cruising guides. This book is not only a must-have onboard reference manual for long distance sailors, but will undoubtedly inspire the adventurous to explore new and challenging destinations. A companion volume to World Cruising Routes and World Voyage Planner. This third edition has been fully revised and updated.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7.5 x 9.5
Author: Jimmy Cornell
ISBN: 9781916091061
$5995
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INT019
For sailboat or powerboat owners who want to construct sail covers, awnings, biminis, dodgers, cushion covers, boat covers, weather cloths from traditional canvas or synthetic materials. Detailed instructions, clear and easy to follow. 180 illustrations.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Jim Grant
ISBN: 9780070240803
$2900
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FRM004
Stunning photographs make identification of 21 species of coral, sponge and other creatures easy. Also, a fantastic souvenir of your Caribbean dive or snorkel trip. Laminated, 5.5" x 8.5" with hole for lanyard.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
ISBN: 9781601905383
$599
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RAN570
Chapman is the foundation reference for all boaters and sailors with essential information on boat handing and seamanship skills on coast and inland waters.   With three million copies sold,  Chapman Piloting & Seamanship  is the one comprehensive resource boaters at all levels of experience trust for everything they need to know to set out on the water. It addresses the best traditions of seamanship with cutting-edge practices, gear, and technology. Along with 1500 color photos, charts and drawings, this edition includes:      •   Navigating by day or night in any weather    •   Trailerboating    •   Getting...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.75 x 11
ISBN: 9781950785490
$6500
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DKP152
Capture the splendor of sea life with this alluring collection of stickers. Page after page of this book is packed with vintage drawings of coral, fish, and shells that portray the beauty of the ocean and the simple pleasures of a day at the beach. Get creative! Adorn your personal items with more than a thousand images of marine life, create gorgeous artwork and stationery, or simply enjoy this book as an exquisite keepsake.
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 9
Author: DK
ISBN: 9780744051346
$2499
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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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INT362
Log keeping pages for 105 days of cruising formatted parallel to spine for easy use. Each day gets two-page spread featuring morning maintenance checklist, record of times, courses, distances, positions.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 12
Author: C. Dale Nouse
ISBN: 9780070482371
$3200
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BTR008
The illustrated map and guide to all the lighthouses of Oregon, Washington & Alaska. Newly revised and updated. . Features:- All standing & "lost" lighthouses located on a detailed coastal map. - History & description of each standing lighthouse. - Directions to each light or the best viewing spots. - 31 specially commissioned watercolor illustrations, with new images showing renovated Heceta Head (OR) and Point No Point (WA) lighthouses. - History & description of each lighthouse. - Directions to each light or the best viewing spots. - Lighthouse & maritime museums listed and located on map. - Directory of lighthouses...
Product Type : Map
Book Type: Map
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 9, 24 x 36 unfolded
Author: Bella Stander
ISBN: 9781888216363
$795
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UNK062
Be prepared for a few surprises when Danny ventures out into the bay in his dory. Although taking the dory out solo is strictly forbidden, Danny cannot resist the calm waters of the bay. And that's where the adventure begins. He thinks rowing into a school of bluefish is trouble enough, but wait until the whales enter the picture. Danny encounters one sea creature after another and learns about the ocean food chain in the process. Just when you think you know what's going to happen next, the story takes an unexpected twist. With brilliant and vibrant illustrations, readers will feel the excitement of being out on the water...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11.4
Author: Jerry Pallotta
ISBN: 9780881060768
$795
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IHP_PUB106
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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SKY119

Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Grant Headifen
ISBN: 9781944824068
$1799
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