R. Marshall

How to judge a boat's seaworthiness just by looking at it, what are the advantages or disadvantages of twin engines or stern drive?

Answers to all your questions about powerboat design and performance.

150p Pb

D. Brehaut

The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System GMDSS is with us. Whatever the size of our boat or our geographical position, there is a method to call for assistance at sea.

This book explains the system and also how to obtain the required operators licence.

144p 234x156mm Pb

P. White

How to choose, install and maintain an engine. The bulk of the book covers troubleshooting. No prior knowledge is assumed.

96p 135 b/w photos 13 diag.

S. Jenkins

The RYA's complete guide to motor cruising. The basic operation of the boat works on the principles set down in this book.

124p Pb

by Tim Bartlett

Whether you are studying navigation as part of an RYA course or just want to know more about the art of navigation, this book is highly recommended.

This is the new official reference book for the RYA Cruising Scheme, suitable for both Day Skipper and Yachtmaster students. Using full colour illustrations throughout, it follows the newly-revised syllabus including recent developments in electronic chart plotting and GPS.

Paperback, 172pp

This book will enable the reader to master over 50 of the most useful knots they will ever need, with clear how-to diagrams for easy reference and colour photographs to enliven the text.

The knots are divided into groups such as stopper knots, bends, loops and hitches, each of which is used for different purposes. The clear illustrations show how to tie each knot and for which situations it is most useful.

Paperback, 96pp, colour throughout.

RRP £7.99 OUR PRICE £6.99

By G. Perry and S. Judkins
2008
The first section deals with rope construction and maintenance, moving on to the basic knots which are essential to all boating activities. The authors then delve into blocks and tackles, lashings and bindings, splicing, and finally they move on to the more advanced, decorative knots.

Pb. 230pp