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Anchoring systems, techniques, and permanent moorings for boats from 12 to 80 feet in length. It covers monohulls, multihulls, light/heavy sailboats, cruisers, sportfishers, passagemakers, workboats, rodes, riding stoppers, and the human factors. Latest info on anchor designs, test data, screw anchors for moorings, moorings for coral seabeds, electric windlass troubleshooting, and anchoring jurisdictional conflicts. State-of-the-art source book for the boating world. Hardcover. 339pg.

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A boat owner's guide to marine sanitation systems and other sources of aggravation and odor. Getting Rid of Boat Odors, by Peggy Hall (known by her friends as the Headmistress), will teach you how to eliminate annoying odors on you boat by treating the source instead of perfuming the symptoms. In this book Peggy give the lowdown on how to do it right to keep your boat smelling sweet and make sure everything goes as it should in the head and beyond. Softcover. 90pg.

Solid advice on how to choose a boat based on budget, intended use and preferences for comfort and various features. What to look for when evaluating a given boat and advice on the art of making the deal. Softcover. 192pg.

A most wonderful and absorbing book on the stars and how we see them. In print for 15 years, H. A. Rey's approach has been sought for its simple, clear diagrams and down to earth (no pun intended) explanations. Softcover. 72pg

A sharp, savvy guide to finding and purchasing powerboats under 30 feet. The author's rules for tough but fair negotiating, knowledge of the market and general boat expertise can save the purchaser 10-20% off the purchase price of any new or used small power boat. Softcover. 176pg.

Everything you need to know to transform water-related fun into the pure pleasure of profitability. A must for anyone operating a charter business or interested in making money on the water. Covers all facets of chartering and demystifies the Coast Guard, legal, insurance and tax requirements relating to operating one's own boat as a business. Softcover. 204pg.

Most successful salvages, whether large or small, are the result of good seamanship, knowledge and preparation. In this book all aspects of refloating stranded vessels, salvaging sinking or sunken vessels, rescue towing, recovering submerged objects are covered. Includes salvage legalities that are critical to know and understand before undertaking any salvage operation. Hardcover. 176pg

A handsome gift book exploring the whole idea of mermaids as expressed in quotations from the last 2,000 years and illustrated in full color in the paintings of Paul Gaugin, Gustav Klimt and others. Fanciful, beautiful, intriguing and informative book. Hardcover. 128pg.

This survival manual covers every aspect of how to survive a shipwreck, from determining when to abandon ship to how to stabilize an inflatable life raft, improvise distress signals, care for the injured, snare birds for food, and safely board a rescue craft. Translated from the French edition, this book is required on all SOLAS life rafts. Includes ocean current charts, and a plotting tool for calculating position. Softcover. 145pg.

Proven techniques for finding a good home for every boat including the right price, preparing a boat for sale, advertising in the right places, and more. Creative alternatives such as donating for tax purposes and internet selling. Softcover. 192pg.