Getting Started in Powerboating

This guide covers all powerboats--big and small, fast and slow, single engine, twin engines, outboard motors, and sterndrives. It points the boat shopper to the best boat for his or her needs and describes how to handle that boat. Armstrong explains how to dock and undock any boat, handle docklines, execute close-quarters maneuvers, anchor, run inlets, adjust trim for a better ride, and cope with rough weather. He offers hints for judging the quality of a boat and presents a gallery of good boats from each of the many types available.Armstrong, Bob is the author of 'Getting Started in Powerboating', published 1995 under ISBN 9780070030954 and ISBN 0070030952.