Sorensen's Guide to Powerboats
Title | Sorensen's Guide to Powerboats PDF eBook |
Author | Eric W. Sorensen |
Publisher | International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press |
Pages | 504 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 9780071379557 |
Sorensen’s Guide to Powerboats schools readers in the principles of powerboat design, construction, and performance. It acquaints readers with all the major powerboat types over 20 feet, explaining what each type does well or poorly and what to look for in each. Also includes more than 100 rigorous, unbiased technical reviews of new and used boat models and shorter reviews of 200 more.
Sorensen's Guide to Powerboats, 2/E
Title | Sorensen's Guide to Powerboats, 2/E PDF eBook |
Author | Eric Sorensen |
Publisher | McGraw Hill Professional |
Pages | 497 |
Release | 2007-11-22 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 0071594744 |
Eric Sorensen, a long-time boat tester, is a go-to expert on boat buying J.D. Power & Associates is the number-one authority in customer satisfaction Includes J.D. Powers’ well-known “Power Circle” ratings for dozens of boat brands organized into the six most popular market segments
Sorensen's Guide to Powerboats, 2/E
Title | Sorensen's Guide to Powerboats, 2/E PDF eBook |
Author | Eric Sorensen |
Publisher | International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2008-01-19 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 9780071489201 |
The first book ever to reveal what boat builders pay thousands of dollars to learn: the secrets of owner satisfaction What makes a boat owner happy? Eric Sorensen and J. D. Power & Associates answer that question in detail in this revised edition of Sorensen’s Guide to Powerboats. Now incorporating results from J. D. Powers’ Boat Competitive Information Study, this guide tells you everything you need to know before opening your wallet. From runabouts and pontoons to express cruisers and bassboats, the book covers it all, explaining the implications of different hull designs, construction methods, engine technologies, and more. Includes J. D. Power's "Power Circle" rankings.
Sorensen's Guide to Powerboats (2nd Edition).
Title | Sorensen's Guide to Powerboats (2nd Edition). PDF eBook |
Author | Eric Sorensen |
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Release | 2000 |
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Power Boat Guide
Title | Power Boat Guide PDF eBook |
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Release | 1992 |
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ISBN | 9780877423485 |
The Practical Encyclopedia of Boating
Title | The Practical Encyclopedia of Boating PDF eBook |
Author | John Vigor |
Publisher | McGraw Hill Professional |
Pages | 380 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 9780071378857 |
Presents a practical A to Z guide to boating, with tips on maintenance, navigation, and seamanship.
Boating Skills and Seamanship, 14th Edition
Title | Boating Skills and Seamanship, 14th Edition PDF eBook |
Author | U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Assoc., Inc. |
Publisher | McGraw Hill Professional |
Pages | 416 |
Release | 2013-06-14 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 0071829334 |
Learn the essentials of seamanship from one of the world's premier boating organizations Developed and refined through 40 years of Coast Guard Auxiliary training courses, Boating Skills and Seamanship is your perfect introduction to recreational boating's fundamentals. Great for beginning and intermediate powerboaters alike, it offers you the basics of choosing, equipping, and handling a small to midsize powerboat. This updated edition of the Coast Guard Auxiliary's classic boating skills manual will answer all your questions on: Selecting the right boat--whether a 10-foot skiff or a 35-foot cruiser Essential equipment, both required and recommended The latest electronic navigation Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) and private communication services, e.g., SPOT devices and others Stability and safe loading Boat handling and seamanship on coastal and inland waters Trailering a boat Navigation and the rules of the nautical road And much more! Approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), with chapter review questions and answers, Boating Skills and Seamanship is the ideal study and reference guide for anyone taking a state boating license exam or seeking better boating skills and knowledge.