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Motor Boating Basics

The step-by-step guide to owning, helming and maintaining a motor boat
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Motor Boating Basics by Jon Mendez provides a comprehensive introduction to motor boating, covering essential topics such as navigation, safety, and boat handling. It’s designed to help both new and intermediate boaters enhance their skills and confidence on the water. Filled with practical tips and colour illustrations, this guide serves as a valuable resource for enjoying safe and efficient motor boating adventures.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're new to the world of motor boating and looking to gain essential knowledge and skills. It's perfect for those interested in understanding the fundamental aspects of boat handling, navigation, and maintenance, providing a solid foundation for both novices and enthusiasts in the realm of water sports.

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An easy to follow and appealingly visual guide to all areas of motor boat handling and ownership, from Motor Boat & Yachting magazine

An easy to follow and appealingly visual guide to all areas of motor boat handling and ownership, from Motor Boat & Yachting magazine

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Motor Boating Basics is the ultimate collection of visually clear and straightforward ‘how-to’ guides on all aspects of motorboat handling and ownership. It is designed to make motor boating as accessible as possible for even the newest enthusiasts.

Each chapter follows the same helpful format, covering a topic with an introduction followed by six simple, illustrated steps to show you exactly what you need to do at each stage of the process.

This book is an ideal introduction to motorboat ownership, driving, and maintenance, covering topics such as:

  • Essential skills
  • Boat maintenance
  • Navigation
  • Berthing
  • Boat handling

By breaking everything down into easy-to-follow steps, even the most inexperienced boater can master new skills quickly. Old hands will find something new in the useful hints and tips added by the author, Motor Boat and Yachting magazine’s Jon Mendez.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399410892

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Illustration: Step-by-step colour photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 493g

Pages: 224

About the Author

An early love of boating on the Thames and being afloat in any form led Jon Mendez to take it up professionally over 25 years ago. He is a former RYA instructor and examiner and one of the most highly respected motor boat skippers and trainers in the business.

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