by Dag Pike

You may have learnt the important basics of powerboat driving, but now it is time to learn how to translate these basics into practical handling techniques that you can use to give a better ride and have a smoother passage.
Written by one of the most experienced powerboat drivers in the world, it is your guide to practical handling techniques that will get you safely to your destination in fine weather and foul.

Paperback, 96pp, 216x138mm, 2008.
Colour photos and diagrams.

RRP £9.99, OUR PRICE £7.99

by Roger Marshall

What's the difference between a modified-V and a deep-V hull? A planing hull and a displacement hull? How can I tell if a boat is adequately powered? How do I judge a boat's seaworthiness just by looking at it? What are the advantages or disadvantages of twin engines or a stern drive?

Get answers to these and all your questions about powerboat design and performance in 'All About Powerboats'.

150pp, paperback

By E. McKnew
2006
US Publication
Features photos and floor plans of each boat
Includes size, weight, hull type, and powering options for each boat as well as price ranges for model year as far back as 1980
Presents concise model reviews that include features, performance data, and production updates and changes
550 - 600 used and new models.

Pb. 384pp

RRP £14.99 OUR PRICE £12.99

By E. McKnew
2006
US Publication
Features photos and floor plans of each boat
Includes size, weight, hull type, and powering options for each boat as well as price ranges for model year as far back as 1980
Presents concise model reviews that include features, performance data, and production updates and changes.
550 - 600 new and used models

Pb 384pp

RRP £14.99 OUR PRICE £12.99

By E. McKnew
2006
US Publication

Features photos and floor plans of each boat
Includes size, weight, hull type, and powering options for each boat as well as price ranges for model year as far back as 1980
Presents concise model reviews that include features, performance data, and production updates and changes.
550 - 600 new and used models.

Pb 384pp

RRP £14.99 OUR PRICE £12.99

By E. McKnew
2006
US Publication
Features photos and floor plans of each boat
Includes size, weight, hull type, and powering options for each boat as well as price ranges for model year as far back as 1980
Presents concise model reviews that include features, performance data, and production updates and changes.
Features 550 - 600 new and used models

Pb. 384pp

RRP £14.99 OUR PRICE £12.99

Waterproof fold-out quick guide, with valuable tips and advice.

Handle your boat with skill and confidence:
- Dock under any combination of wind and current.
- Use helm and engine throttles for slow-speed manoeuvres.
- Trim the drive and/or trim tabs to match speed and sea state.
- Make the best moves in seas and inlets.

by Gene and Katie Hamilton

This book covers how to buy, equip, operate and maintain your power boat. It is a general guide to coastal cruising.

Paperback, 320pp, US publication

by T Bartlett, S Collis & T Jones
2008
The Complete Powerboating Manual uses expert knowledge and opinion, covering all you need to know about handling and caring for powered craft. Chapters cover different types of hulls, engines, propulsion systems and maintenance, and the book also covers the rules of the sea, navigation and safety, launching and recovery and communications. The book is aimed at owners and users of pleasure craft and does not cover commercial applications.

Hb. 192pp 265x210mm, 223 colour photos plus illus.

Mastering Skills and Avoiding Troubles Afloat

By S. Reininger
2008
A unique approach alternating anecdote / narrative with instruction.

Pb. 192pp

by Brehaut/May

From the Yachtmaster Series, designed as a companion text for the RYA course. Written by qualified instructors in an easy to understand manner, it is a useful background to the RYA course and offers a variety of exercises to aid learning.

Paperback

by Dag Pike

The definitive guide to operating 30ft to 100ft boats at speeds of 25 knots to more than 100 knots.

From one of the world's leading authorities on fast powerboats, comes the book that covers crucial topics such as hull design and construction, engines and propulsion systems, coping with extreme conditions, tides and currents, collision avoidance, communications, and much more.

He helps fast-boat owners: adjust to the faster pace of events at high speed, understand the effects of speed on boat handling, negotiate waves safely and efficiently, master high-speed navigation and learn fast-boat docking techniques.

by Bob Armstrong

Everything you need to know about choosing a boat, getting underway, manoeuvring in tight quarters, handling waves and rough weather, compensating for wind and current, anchoring, docking, handling lines aboard.

Covers all powerboats from 16 to 60 feet.

274pp, 3rd edition, paperback

By Mendlowitz & Bray
1998
Featuring some beautiful woodne launches, runabouts, motor cruisers, motor yachts and motor sailors. A boat to a page, with dimensions, builder and year, colour photo and brief text.

Hb 164p colour photos

by Dag Pike

'Inflatables' is the most complete guide to using, operating and maintaining inflatable boats. Covering everything from construction, handling, launch, recovery, navigation and equipment, to safety repairs and maintenance.

192pp, 35 line drawings, 40 b/w photos, paperback.

By John Payne

Covers the selection, installation, troubleshooting and repair of all systems found on powerboats from 20 - 220 feet. Coastal, Inland or Blue water. Everything from bow thrusters, generators, air conditioning, refrigeration, fishfinders, sonar, autopilots, water and sewage systems, lightening protection.

255x178mm 512p draw., tables, graphs. Hb

RRP £45.00 OUR PRICE £36.99

Haynes Motor Boat Manual
By D. Watts
2009

Introduction to motor boats, written to cut through nautical language. Buying, using, maintaining and repairing small to medium sized motor boats.

Covers buying and selling boats, buying second hand, running costs, moorings, storage, transport, basic maintenance and repairs, construction, hull, decks and fittings, anchoring and mooring, cabin and canopies, electical equipment, engines and outboards etc.

Hb. 212pp colour photos and diagrams throughout.

by Pat Langley-Price & Philip Ouvry

The book of reference for all owners of motor cruisers and other power driven craft.

The authors explain the basic principles of pilotage and navigation, how to make a passage plan, manage fuel consumption, weather forecasting, collision regulations, first aid and safety procedures. A complete handbook for anyone planning to go to sea in a powered craft.

240pp 25 b/w photos, 240 line drawings (hardback)

RRP £22.00 OUR PRICE £17.50

By Alex McMullen

This book is essential reading for anyone new to cruising under power. It describes how to choose a boat and maintain it. Navigation, particularly using GPS, is fully covered as are VHF radio techniques and the Rule of the Road.

Recommended for the RYA National Powerboat and Motor Cruising Schemes, from Day Skipper to Yachtmaster.

Full colour photos and photo-sequences throughout.

240x171mm, 128pp, paperback

RRP £14.95 OUR PRICE £11.99

Bryan Willis

The first cruising logbook for navigators of powerboats. Suitable for both planing and displacement craft. It also doubles as a visitor's book.

96pp 297x210mm, Hardback

RRP £14.95 OUR PRICE £11.99

by Peter White

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

96pp, 135 b/w photos and 13 diagrams

RRP £12.95 OUR PRICE £10.45

By Peter White

A complete manual on handling outboard craft up to 21 feet long. Many colour photo sequences help the explanations. Recommended reading for the RYA national Powerboat Scheme levels 1, 2 and Instructor.

244x185mm 128p 127 colour photos. 109 diag. Pb.

RRP £14.99 OUR PRICE £11.99

by Peter White

This clear, fully illustrated guide features: coverage of RIBs (rigid inflatable boats), launching, knots, speed and essential manoeuvres such as man-overboard, mooring and anchoring.

24pp, splashproof, spiral bound.

By R. Vance
2009

A guide to power boating for both new and experienced boaters. It advises readers of necessary boating supplies, safety concerns and equipment, accessories, and includes locations of boating facilities, and how to safely pilot the ship.

Pb. 384pp

RRP £14.99 OUR PRICE £11.99

How to Keep Your Outboard, Sterndrive, or Gas Inboard Alive and Well.

By A. Berrien

Tips on how to avoid and solve a host of common problems, such as electrolysis, pitted gelcoat and battery failures. Step by step guide on spring commissioning and wintering. Inboard, outboard and stern driven engine troubleshooting, exterior maintenance.

By Richard Mortimer and Basil Mosenthal

Driving a powerboat can be exhilarating and fun. This is a straightforward guide, in a handy quick-access format, packed with helpful advice, tips and illustrations to help the reader handle their boat safely and competently on the water. The Power Boater's Guide aims to equip the reader with all the skills they need in a convenient splash-proof fold-back form - ideal for quick on-board use.

2006 ed, spiral bound, 36pp, colour photos and illustrations throughout

RRP £12.99 OUR PRICE £10.45

by Ed Sherman
2nd Ed.
2007
Step by step illustrated guide to do your own electrical projects and repairs. Readers will learn the basics, including wiring diagrams, diagnosing problems, ignition systems, battery systems, etc.
Draw up a wiring diagram for a boat
Locate and identify wiring and circuit components
Select and use a multimeter
Choose and maintain battery and marine ignition systems
Troubleshoot starting, charging, and instrument problems
Install DC and AC marine accessories, equipment, and electronics

224pp, hardback, US publication

RRP £14.99 OUR PRICE £12.99

by Bob Sweet

Make Your Boat Do Exactly What You Want It to Do

Covers all types of powerboats, from runabouts to passage-makers.
Guidance for handling every type of drive system: single and multi-prop, inboard, outboard, sterndrives, jet drives, and bow thrusters. Describes every aspect of boat handling: Slow and high-speed manoeuvers, docking and anchoring, responding to wind, waves and current, running inlets, and much more.

Paperback, 192pp, US publication, 2007

by Dag Pike

This guide concentrates on the skill of motorboat handling and management.

192pp 25 photos, 25 line drawings (cased and jacket)

RRP £14.99 OUR PRICE £11.99

by Robert Avis
2nd Ed.

Whether you are buying a boat for the first time or thinking of changing your present craft, this book will help you through the process - not only the decision-making, but also the bureaucracy that increasingly affects today's boat owner, from the Boat Safety Scheme to the Recreational Craft Directive.

104pp, full colour throughout, Pb.

RRP £12.99 OUR PRICE 310.45

by Simon Jinks

The RYA's complete guide to motor cruising. Whichever boat you choose and for whatever purpose; fishing, cruising the coast, inland waterways and rivers, the basic operation works on the principles set down in this book. The book is designed to both complement RYA motor cruising courses, and to be an invaluable reference book for all motor boat skippers and crew.

Well written and superbly illustrated with in-depth information and advice.

124pp, paperback, 2004

by Paul Glatzel
2005
This book compliments the revised National Powerboat Scheme and is recommended reading for course participants, covering all areas of the syllabi, and lots more.

Produced in full colour with clear text, colour photographs and easy to follow detailed illustrations.

PB. 128pp.colour diag and photos throughout 250x175mm

WAS £13.65 SPECIAL OFFER - £7.99

By J. Kavanagh

This booklet provides you with the information needed to look after yourself, your crew,and your craft. Ideal for anyone new to the sport or taking the RYA Personal Watercraft Course

Pb. 52pp Illus.

Written by Jon Mendez

This booklet enables readers to acquire the skills and confidence needed to get the most out of powerboating. Supports the RYA Powerboating Scheme.

Paperback

The RYA Safety Boat Handbook aims to provide up to date advice to anyone providing safety boat back-up. It outlines all the practical techniques, expert advice and tips needed by safety boat crew. The format makes it quick and easy to use and the DVD ensures that every aspect of good safety boat management is covered.

Written to accompany the RYA Safety Boat Course.

64pp, paperback, includes DVD.

An introduction to the sport and a source of general information for officials and competitors

By A. Simpson

This title presents all the essential information you need to operate a small boat at sea. Easy to follow text combined with precise illustrations will leave you feeling confident in your boating skills, allowing you time to catch bigger and better fish!

What type of boat?
Inboard/outboard engines.
Planing and safety.
Boat handling.
Navigation.
Wind and waves.
Emergencies.
Running repairs.

Pb.

By Colin Johnson

Details of over 400 boats available for charter to sea anglers, divers and wildlife enthusiasts, arranged in 7 regional sections around the UK coast.

210x148mm 144p Pb

How to Evaluate Design, Construction and Performance

by Eric Sorensen
2nd. Ed.
2008
To choose the right boat from the hundreds of models available you need a solid understanding of boat design, and then apply that knowledge to the available makes and models - this book enables you to do just that.
The first half of the book covers theory - basic hull shapes, engines, propellers, steering systems, deck arrangements, accommodation layouts. The second half of the book deals with the more practical aspects of how the available designs perform on the water, what each does well - or badly, what to look for and detailed reviews of nearly 100 popular boats.

Pb. 498pp numerous diag. b/w photos

RRP £15.99 OUR PRICE £13.99

The Complete Guide to Selection, Seamanship and Cruising.

by Sid Stapleton

Written for owners of large powerboats - more than 35 feet long.

For owners and prospective owners of medium to large powerboats (say 35' or longer). Boat selection, equipping a boat, handling in routine and high risk situations, navigation and communication, emergency preparedness, living aboard, cruising, long distance voyaging.

448pp, 200 illustrations, paperback, US publication

By G. Buehler
1999
At last, safe, comfortable, ocean going power cruisers that do not cost a fortune to own and operate.

The salmon trollers of the Pacific Northwest are among the most efficient, seaworthy and beautiful owerboats built. With plans for troller yachts from 38 to 70 foot and plenty of detailed information covering design theory, building, outfitting, converting commercial boats.

Hb 192p

by Capt. R Beebe

Historical background of powerboating through to design, building, testing, technicalities, voyage planning, round the world passage making and more.

Hardback, US publication

How to Find, Buy and Enjoy the Best Boat for You.
By R. Armstrong
2008
Identify the best powerboat for your needs and determine the total cost of ownership.
Negotiate the best deal on any boat, new or used, and avoid costly mistakes.
Understand boat financing, registration, insurance, and the legal obligations of boat owners

Pb. 240pp

RRP £10.99 OUR PRICE £8.99

Practise manoeuvres and navigation on your computer. Choose from the fleet of 10m cruiser, runabout, launch, tugboat, twin prop 15m ocean cruiser. Several sailing areas, including a special training area with a harbour.

System req. win95/98/Me/2000/XP, pentium 111 350Mhz, 64MB RAM, 600MB HD, DirectX7.0a (or higher) compatible 3D Video card (32MB) and sound card, CD-Drive keyboard.

This CD-Rom covers RYA courses Powerboat 1, 11 and Dayskipper (Motorcruising). Includes launching and boat preparation, basic boat handling, returning ashore, mooring, anchoring, recovery and all basic boat driving skills. Plus nautical jargon, tides, weather, safety.

Interactive glossary and quiz