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Going About Great Adventure
Adventure

Going About! A Waterway Adventure

by Gillian Outerbridge

(ISBN 978-0-9789350-2-3)

After a life-changing event, the author & her devoted Jack Russell terrier explore the waterways of the U.S. & Canada.

Five Against the Sea Great Read
Adventure

Five Against the Sea

by Ron Arias

(ISBN 1-892216-41-8)

A True Story of Courage and Survival.

Beachcruising and Coastal Camping Popular
Cruising Guide

Beachcruising and Coastal Camping

by Ida Little and Michael Walsh

(ISBN 0-918752-15-9)

How to go cruising and camping at low cost. This is the definitive book on the subject. (2nd Printing. New cover, same book.)

Skippers Handbook Great Gift
Reference

Skipper's Handbook

by Robert "Skipper Bob" Grossman

(ISBN 1-892216-26-4)

No captain or boat should be without a copy of this valuable book.

Serena To Sea Story II Cruising Stories
Adventure

Serena To Sea Story II

by Mary Jane Hayes

(ISBN-978-0-9789350-7-8)

Great stories of great boating adventures, as collected aboard each of the author's vessels.

Lights and Legends Very Interesting
History

Lights & Legends

Harlan Hamilton

(ISBN 0-918752-08-6)

A Historical Guide to the Lighthouses of Long Island Sound, Fishers Island Sound, and Block Island Sound.

Scuttlebutt - Seafaring History & Lore Interesting History
History

Scuttlebutt: Seafaring History & Lore

by John Guest

(ISBN 1-892216-42-6)

In the days of sailing ships, a barrel was called a butt. A scuttlebutt was the barrel where the crew's daily allowance of fresh water was stored, and sailors would gather there to slake their thirst.

Boaters' Book of Nautical Terms Know the Language
Reference

Boaters' Book of Nautical Terms

by David Yetman

(ISBN 1-892216-11-6)

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Seamanship encompasses many skills and activities. This book is a must read for all skippers and mates.

Cruising South Plan Your Adventure
ICW Cruising

Cruising South - What To Expect Along The ICW

by John Healy

(ISBN 1-892216-38-8)

This book is full of tips and information on how to plan a trip on the Intracoastal Waterway and what to expect along the way.

After Forty Years Knowledge is Power
How To

After Forty Years

by David Wheeler

(ISBN 1-892216-44-2)

How To Avoid the Pitfalls of Boating.

Basic Boat Maintenance Importment
How To

Basic Boat Maintenance

Frank Brumbaugh

(ISBN 1-892216-23-X)

This book contains a wealth of information any boat owner can use to perform routine maintenance and repairs.

Practical Seamanship Gotta Read
How To

Practical Seamanship

David Yetman

(ISBN 1-892216-37-X)

Seamanship encompasses many skills and activities. This book is a must read for all skippers and mates.

Buying A Great Boat Do Your Research
How To

Buying A Great Boat

Arthur Edmunds

(ISBN 1-892216-35-3)

Don't buy a boat without reading this book. Arthur Edmunds, yacht designer, tells you what you should look for when shopping for your water craft, large or small.

Fiberglass Boat Survey Evaluate Before You Buy
How To

Fiberglass Boat Survey

Arthur Edmunds

(ISBN 1-892216-07-8)

Understand how to evaluate a boat.

Designing Power and Sail Build Your Boat
How To

Designing Power and Sail

Arthur Edmunds

(ISBN 1-892216-05-1)

This book will answer design questions that everyone has and will prove valuable to boat owners and all those interested in the marine business.

Building A Fiberglass Boat Builders' Guide
How To

Building A Fiberglass Boat

Arthur Edmunds

(ISBN 1-892216-16-7)

Written by a seasoned yacht designer, this book is a complete guide for those considering building their own fiberglass boat. Easy to read and understand. And a great reference for the experienced boat builder.

Marine Weather Forecasting How To
How To

Marine Weather Forecasting

Frank Brumbaugh

(ISBN 1-892216-22-1)

This book demonstrates how to recognize and interpret Nature's warnings, both those visible to anyone and those which may be measured with simple instruments which are on board practically every small boat.

Captain Jack's Basic Navigation Basic Navigation
How To

Captain Jack's Basic Navigation

by Jack I. Davis

(ISBN 1-892216-09-4)

Learning basic navigation is a critical skill any boater should have before going to sea. This is the book to get you going.

Captain Jack's Celestial Navigation Star Navigation
How To

Captain Jack's Celestial Navigation

by Jack I. Davis

(ISBN 1-892216-18-3)

What happens when your GPS fails? Find your way by the heavens.

Captain Jack's Complete Navigation Total Navigation
How To

Captain Jack's Complete Navigation

by Jack I. Davis

ISBN 1892216-25-6

Here is how to know your position at any time while boating. This is a combination of Captain Jack's Basic Navigation and Captain Jack's Celestial Navigation. This is truly the most complete and easy-to-understand navigation package you will own.

Ship's Log Book Detailed Log Book
Journal

Ship's Log Book

John P. Kaufman

(ISBN 1-892216-08-6)

Pages include Waypoint Listing, Fuel Log, Generator Log, Important Ship's Facts, Periodic Maintenance Items, Locker Contents, Engine Maintenance, Ships Maintenance, and Before Leaving Boat Unattended.

Wake Up & Water Ski Kids Book
Kids

Wake Up & Water Ski

Kimberly P. Robinson

(ISBN 1-892216-33-7)

Illustrated. Logan's Dad teaches him to water ski. A good book for kids.

Trailer Boats Boat Finding
How To

Trailer Boats

Alex Zidock

(ISBN 1-892216-32-9)

Finding the right boat, hull design, inflatables, personal watercraft, alternative boat ownership, boat trailers, towing ABC's, tow vehicles, launching & retrieving, & much more. Get this book before you buy your next boat.

Electronics Aboard Boat Electronics
Reference

Electronics Aboard

Stephen Fishman

(ISBN 1-892216-40-X)

This book will help you become a better-informed consumer and a more knowledgeable skipper the next time you consider adding to your on-board electronics.

Complete Guide to Diesel Marine Engines Fix Your Diesel
How To

Complete Guide to Diesel Marine Engines

John Fleming

(ISBN 1-892216-24-8)

Whether a professional mechanic or an amateur, you should read this book before you turn another wrench on a diesel marine engine.

Complete Guide to Gasoline Marine Engines Gas Marine Engine Guide
How To

Complete Guide to Gasoline Marine Engines

John Fleming

(ISBN 1-892216-30-2)

This book will bring everything you ever wanted to know about the four-stroke gasoline marine engine down to an understandable level.

Trouble Shooting Gasoline Marine Engines Fix Your Gas Engine
How To

Trouble Shooting Gasoline Marine Engines

John Fleming

(ISBN 1-892216-28-0)

Includes the Theory of Trouble Shooting, Test the Fuel System, The Tune-Up, Low Compression - How to Proceed, Visual Signs, Audible Signals, The Wiring Harness, and much more.

Complete Guide to Outboard Engines Fix Your Outboard
How To

Complete Guide to Outboard Engines

John Fleming

(ISBN 1-892216-31-0)

Every boater with a tool box and an outboard needs this book on his shelf.

Boat Repair Made Easy - Engines Boat Engines
How To

Boat Repair Made Easy - Engines

John P. Kaufman

(ISBN 1-892216-03-5)

This is one of the four "Boat Repair Made Easy" books we publish. Every boater should have the entire series as a reference. The series includes Engines - Finishes - Haul Out - Systems

Boat Repair Made Easy - Finishes Boat Finishes
How To

Boat Repair Made Easy - Finishes

John P. Kaufman

(ISBN 1-892216-01-9)

This is one of the four "Boat Repair Made Easy" books we publish. Every boater should have the entire series as a reference. The series includes Engines - Finishes - Haul Out - Systems.

Boat Repair Made Easy - Haul Out Haulout
How To

Boat Repair Made Easy - Haul Out

John Fleming

(ISBN 1-892216-00-0)

This is one of the four "Boat Repair Made Easy" books we publish. Every boater should have the entire series as a reference. The series includes Engines - Finishes - Haul Out - Systems.

Boat Repair Made Easy - Systems Systems
How To

Boat Repair Made Easy - Systems

John P. Kaufman

(ISBN 1-892216-02-7)

This is one of the four "Boat Repair Made Easy" books we publish. Every boater should have the entire series as a reference. The series includes Engines - Finishes - Haul Out - Systems.

The Boat Book Reference
Reference

The Boat Book

Helene Gaillet de Neergaard

(ISBN 0-918752-17-5)

Out of Print. A reference book for all boat owners, power and sail. How to find and use boating supplies, equipment, electronics, marine hardware, and much more. The most useful book that a boat owner can buy.

Cruising Guide to Maine-Volume I - Kittery To Rockland - Second Edition Cruising Guide
Cruising Guide

Cruising Guide to Maine-Volume I - Kittery To Rockland - Second Edition

Don Johnson

(ISBN 0-918752-16-7)

Out of Print. Vastly expanded 2nd edition includes Don's ratings for every harbor and anchorage and waypoints for Loran-C or GPS. Charts locate all points of interest afloat and ashore.

Cruising Guide to Maine-Volume II - Rockport to Eastport - Second Edition Cruising Guide
Cruising

Cruising Guide to Maine-Volume II - Rockport to Eastport - Second Edition

Don Johnson

(ISBN 0-918752-18-3)

Out of Print. Charts locate all points of interest afloat and ashore, tidal currents, chartering, state parks. Two large folded charts both printed two sides show entire area with GPS and Loran-C waypoints

Catch Of The Day Seafood
Cooking

Catch Of The Day

Carla Johnson

(ISBN 1-892216-45-0)

Out of Print. This book is more than just a collection of simple yet delicious seafood recipes. It is a complete step-by-step guide to finding, catching, and cleaning your favorite seafoods.

Daddy & I Go Boating Safe Boating
Reference

Daddy & I Go Boating

Ken Kreisler

(ISBN 1-892216-14-0)

Parent & Child Guide To Safe Boating. A must-have book for boaters with kids

Billy The Oysterman Kids Book
Kids

Billy The Oysterman

Ken Kreisler

(ISBN 1-892216-12-4)

Out of Print. Great for young readers.

My Grandpa Is A Tugboat Captain Kids Book
Kids

My Grandpa Is A Tugboat Captain

by Ken Kreisler

(ISBN 1-892216-13-2)

Out of Print. Illustrated. Great for early readers.

I Don't Do Portholes! How To
How To

I Don't Do Portholes!

Gladys Walker and Iris Lorimer

(ISBN 0-918752-06-X)

Currently Out of Stock. 387 boatkeeping tips including easy-to-use-aboard recipes. A fun book.