by Bill Johnson

'Essential Boat Radar' is a practical guide to one of the least obvious of the onboard instruments and explains what a radar is and what it does and does not do. It shows you how to make adjustments to get the best picture and provides information on the various anomalies that your radar picture can present. Finally, it provides helpful advice on what to look for when choosing the best radar for your boat, and how to install it.

Paperback, 110pp, 2009.

RRP £14.99, OUR PRICE £11.99

By H G Strepp

Radar technology is explained, including how different types of sets work, how they should be operated and the use of radar for navigation and collision avoidance.

144pp 40 b/w photos and 35 line drawings

RRP £11.99 OUR PRICE £9.99

By Tim Bartlett

How radar works and how to use it for collision avoidance, navigation and pilotage. Recommended for the RYA Radar Course.

214x185mm 96p 60 b/w photos 35 diag.

RRP £12.95 OUR PRICE £10.45

by Pat Manley

Concentrates on using the controls to get the best picture, then explains how to understand the display. Covers navigation and collision avoidance, with plenty of examples of radar plots.

24pp, spiral bound, 30 radar screens and 40 colour diagrams

By D. Burch
2004
Everything the small-boat skipper needs to install and operate radar equipment and learn to interprete its screen displays.

Complete, in-depth instruction in marine radar--tuning, screen interpretation, collision avoidance, coastal navigation, and weather tactics.
Expert advice on choosing the best unit for a particular boat and installing it correctly.
A CD-ROM containing instructional freeware, an interactive demo version of the author's well-known radar simulator program, and an encrypted copy of the actual Starpath Radar Trainer.

Pb 256pp book and CD

RRP £12.99 OUR PRICE £10.99

by Robert Avis

This is a clear and concise guide which will help potential purchasers make the right choice of equipment for their boats, as well as guiding existing owners through the wide range of facilities available.

Robert Avis clearly explains how radar works, how to install, set up and adjust equipment, the radar's capabilities, inaccuracies and errors, how to interpret the information displayed, screen orientation, collision avoidance, blind pilotage and integrating radar with other navigation aids.

112pp 30 b/w drawings and 20 b/w photos (paperback)

RRP £10.99 OUR PRICE £8.99

We are able to supply instruction DVDs for a wide range of Radars. Manufacturers covered include Furuno, Koden, Raymarine and SI-Tex. All features and functions from basic to advanced are covered. Please order here and email 'sales@sailingbooks.co.uk' the specific model and manufacturer required. Please allow 10 days for delivery.