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Refrigeration for Pleasureboats: Installation, Maintenance and Repair - Hardcover

$46.87

by Nigel Calder (Author)You've just spent a day on the water under a sweltering sun. You sit back, enjoying the seclusion of a remote anchorage, lulled by the rattle of ice in your cold drink. A pretty picture, but a rare one aboard cruising boats. A house is never without its utility umbrella, but when you pull your boat's shore-power plug you're on your own. Even good refrigeration systems use a lot of energy. And bad ones? Erase those ice cubes from your tropical fantasy. Refrigeration for...

Runabout Renovation: How to Find and Fix Up an Old Fiberglass Speedboat - Paperback

$25.00

by Jim Anderson (Author)For those who own a cherished but dilapidated fiberglass runabout, or for those who want a boat but are turned off by the high prices and often poor quality of today's offerings, this book explains everything there is to know about turning a rundown runabout into a real showpiece for a fraction of the cost of a new model. Author Jim Anderson, a runabout renovator from Minnesota's Land of Ten Thousand Lakes, leads readers through the whole renovation process. For those ...

Great Eastern RV Trips: A Year-Round Guide to the Best RVing in the East - Paperback

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by Janet Groene (Author), Gordon Groene (Author)Guaranteed to stir wanderlust, these 20 enticing seasonal adventures steer travelers from apple butter festivals in autumnal New England to candlelit caroling for Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg, and more. The Groenes, longtime, full-time RV'ers, have written a guide with the comfort, needs, and concerns of RV'ers in mind.Back Jacket20 Dream RV Vacations for All Seasons How does an apple butter festival in autumnal New England sound? Or Mardi...

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by Reuel Parker (Author)The Sharpie Book traces the development of the sharpie from its earliest days to the latest plywood-and-epoxy designs; gives comprehensive instructions that can be used to build sharpies of all types and sizes; and includes more than a dozen designs and plans for sharpies from 15 to 40 feet from the likes of Chapelle, Kunhardt, Munroe, Boiger, Clapham, Kirby, and the author. A sharpie is a long, narrow, flat-bottom craft that evolved in the 19th century along the Conne...

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by Iseult Devlin (Author)Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding, and skating adventures: Iseult Devlin has done it all. She and other women athletes, professionals as well as weekend enthusiasts, share their experience and savvy about the wonderful world of winter sports in this unique woman-friendly guide. Covering the territory from A to Z, from getting started, getting equipment, getting in shape, and getting the family involved, to step-by-step illustrated techiques and a compreh...

The Splicing Handbook: Techniques for Modern and Traditional Ropes - Paperback

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by Barbara Merry (Author), Merry Barbara (Author), Darwin John (Author)The only book devoted completely to slicing today's ropes, this fully illustrated, step-by-step guide has been expanded and enhanced in this new edition and now covers wire splices, and splices in Spectra and Kevlar ropes as well as Dacron braid and traditional three-strand. The Splicing Handbook includes every splice project a boater will ever need.Back Jacket""The Splicing Handbook" is particularly helpful in explaining-...

Powerboating: A Woman's Guide - Paperback

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by Sandy Lindsey (Author)Part of the Ragged Mountain Press Woman's Guides series, this book delivers an introduction to powerboating. Addressing a range of issues that concern women, it covers almost everything, from getting started and driving the boat to reading weather and mastering the art of anchoring. It also considers the details of effective maintenance.Back JacketDiscover Your Own Movable Island Imagine yourself at the wheel of a portable paradise--out for a sunset cruise, or fishing...

Essential Outdoor Gear Manual: Equipment Care, Repair, and Selection - Paperback

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by Annie Getchell (Author)Giving you almost all the information necessary to make objective buying decisions, this book helps save you money and make you a better backcountry traveller. It ranges from repairing zippers to selecting 'green' adhesives, and also offers information on care and repair.Back JacketI could have used this book when I snapped my kayak in half descending the Niger River. I could have used this book when I busted my water filter bicycling across Siberia. I could have use...

Into the Bermuda Triangle: Pursuing the Truth Behind the World's Greatest Mystery - Paperback

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by Gian Quasar (Author)Still unsolved, still baffling, still claiming new victims. Here are the untold stories. A pilot reports a strange haze enveloping his plane, then disappears; eleven hours after fuel starvation, as if calling from a void, he is heard 600 miles away. He requests permission to land, then vanishes forever. A freighter steaming over placid seas disappears without a trace. A pleasure yacht ghosts past without a soul on board. A pilot calls for help because a "weird object" i...

The Art of Boat Names: Inspiring Ideas for Names and Designs - Paperback

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by Laurie Churchman (Author)Shouldn't your boat's name look as distinctive as your boat? A well-chosen and well-designed name on a transom or topsides is the finishing touch and creates the ultimate first impression for any boat. Your boat's name is the single most highly visible clue to your nautical interests and sensibilities. Whether the name is whimsical (Y-Knot), classical (Terpsichore), irreverent (Aquaholic), mythical (Valkyrie), sly (For Sail), romantic (Wayfarer), or full of attitud...

The Complete Book of Laser Sailing - Paperback

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by Richard Tillman (Author)The definitive guide to the Laser. The Complete Book of Laser Sailing is the most comprehensive book about successfully sailing and racing this popular and challenging high-performance dinghy. Dick Tillman tells you everything you need to know about the boat and how to set it up and sail it, including: Rigging and sailing the boat Trailering and cartopping Maintenance and storage Training and physical conditioning Upwind and offwind racing techniques Clothing ...

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by Bill Thurston (Author)The quickest way to become an experienced coach. You thought you were going to sign your kid up for the local youth league. Now, here you are, a newly appointed coach. Part of the successful Baffled Parent's series, Coaching Youth Baseball has everything you need to manage, motivate, and encourage an eight to twelve -year-old ball team. Written by a four-time New England Coach of the Year, it shows novice coaches exactly how to go about building skills, developing tea...

The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer: The Art, Science and Philosophy of a Bodybuilding Legend - Paperback

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by John Little (Author), Joanne Sharkey (Author)The last word on how to build a better body--from the late, great Mike Mentzer With his revolutionary "Heavy Duty" system, Mike Mentzer changed the way bodybuilders train, showing them that "less is more" when it comes to making great gains. In The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer, you will discover Mike's most advanced training techniques and philosophies--previously known only to his inner circle and personal clients. Drawing upon never-before-released ...

Seaworthy: Essential Lessons from Boatu.S.'s 20-Year Case File of Things Gone Wrong - Hardcover

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by Robert Adriance (Author)You're safest on the water when you and your boat are seaworthy BoatU.S. provides marine insurance coverage to 250,000 American powerboaters and sailors, which makes its collection of claims reports one of the world's largest archives of boating accidents. For more than 20 years, as writer and editor of BoatU.S.'s quarterly publication Seaworthy, Bob Adriance has sifted and analyzed this rich trove to discover and highlight the profound lessons it contains. Here is ...

The Essential Touring Cyclist: The Complete Guide for the Bicycle Traveler - Paperback

$24.00

by Richard Lovett (Author)The classic guide for beginning and intermediate cyclists is back--and it's better than ever. With the latest on bikes, gear, and training techniques and new sections on short tours, and touring abroad, this new edition of The Essential Touring Cyclist promises to appeal to a whole new population of aspiring cyclists. Whether you're heading out for five hours or five months, this vividly designed, heavily illustrated, and resource-rich guide delivers everything you n...

The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook - Paperback

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by Shelley Johnson (Author)"...Her writing is clear and concise, sprinkled with bits of humor and many tips gleamed from her years working as a kayak instructor, guide and outfitter."--Sea Kayaker Magazine The first edition of The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook received immediate acclaim with its selection as the Best Outdoor Instructional Book by the National Outdoor Book Award group. Now this book boasts 352 pages with changes throughout to reflect the growth of kayaking as a sport. This b...

The Essential Wilderness Navigator - Paperback

$25.00

by David Seidman (Author), Paul Cleveland (Author)Now with full-color topographic maps and featuring the latest on electronic navigation, The Essential Wilderness Navigator is the clearest and most up-to-date route-finding primer available. Providing readers with exercises for developing a directional 'sixth sense, ' tips on mastering the art of map- and compass-reading, and comprehensive updates on a range of technological advances, this perennially popular guide is more indispensable than e...

Canoe and Kayak Building the Light and Easy Way: How to Build Tough, Super-Safe Boats in Kevlar, Carbon, or Fiberglass - Paperback

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by Sam Rizzetta (Author)The first quick-and-easy composite construction method for canoes and kayaks This book is certain to appeal to any paddler with a DIY bent. Master craftsman Sam Rizzetta presents three attractive innovations: a new building method that makes Kevlar and carbon-fiber boats cheap and feasible for home builders; an ergonomically designed canoe that makes paddling easier and more comfortable; and a foam-flotation installation method that makes canoes and kayaks safe and uns...

The Ultimate Guide to Sports Marketing - Hardcover

$47.00

by Stedman Graham (Author), Lisa Neirotti (Author), Joe Goldblatt (Author)Sports marketing is heralded as one of the most prestigious, exciting, and popular fields in contemporary marketing. The number of related programs in colleges and universities has exploded, and companies tied with sports marketing handle thousands of avid career hopefuls each year. The Ultimate Guide to Sports Marketing is the first book to go behind the scenes and outline a strategic, integrated approach to effective ...

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by David Kroenke (Author)Know Your Boat is here to rescue the millions of boaters who have always been afraid to peer into their boat's innards for fear of what they'll find. Here at last is the humorous, user-friendly guide that will give a timid skipper the courage to grab a wrench and tame the savage beast in the bilge (or at least make its acquaintance). Assuming no mechanical aptitude, David Kroenke provides readers with an easy-to-read introduction to the use and maintenance of the many...

The Plane Truth for Golfers Master Class: Advanced Lessons for Improving Swing Technique and Ball Control for the One- And Two-Plane Swings - Paperback

$25.00

by Jim Hardy (Author)Swing away for more accuracy, lower scores, and unmatched success on the course In his bestseller, The Plane Truth for Golfers, Jim Hardy revolutionized how golf is taught around the world by introducing his innovative one-plane and two-plane swings. If you want more instruction, more insider tips, more Hardy--the author's new book will take your game to the next level. In The Plane Truth for Golfers Master Class, one of Golf magazine's top teachers shows you how to execu...

The Art of Snowboarding: Kickers, Carving, Half-Pipe, and More - Paperback

$24.00

by Jim Smith (Author)"The premier guide to modern riding, from one of the sport's best coaches." --Tim Windell, two-time World Cup co-champion In The Art of Snowboarding, USSA-certified club coach Jim Smith introduces you to the most popular tricks and stunts, including kickers (jumps) and other freestyle and half-pipe techniques, and stunts on rails and wood. He gives special emphasis to proper stance and turning techniques as the basis for more advanced moves. Time-lapse photographs demonst...

Fix It and Sail: Everything You Need to Know to Buy and Retore a Small Sailboat on a Shoestring - Paperback

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by Brian Gilbert (Author)Find a small cruising sailboat and restore it to pristine condition on a budget that won't sink your budget Small, trailererable cruising sailboats are more popular than ever as mooring spaces dwindle and marina dockage and winter storage costs soar. Fix It and Sail helps you discover boatloads of fun far less than a single ski weekend or golf club membership. Veteran sailor and journalist Brian Gilbert shows you how to select and inspect a boat, then restore it from ...

The Complete Sailor: Learning the Art of Sailing - Paperback

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by David Seidman (Author)This is not just an instructional book---it's an insight into a sailor's approach to the sea, boats, and the ever-changing dynamic of wind on the water "A learn-to-sail book with heart."--WoodenBoat "A real winner...a masterful blend of straightforward text with delightful and instructive illustrations. Quite simply a great primer on sailing and the world of boats for readers of all ages."--Cruising World "Teaches sailing with flair and poetry."--SAIL "A great walk-t...

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by Jacquie Joseph (Author)Coaching Youth Softball is written especially for the unprepared parent thrust into the role of coaching his or her 8- to 12-year-old child's softball team. Upbeat and inspirational, it schools new coaches in the fundamentals of controlling, motivating, and encouraging a disparate group of kids in the art and science of softball.Parents learn the logistics of running a youth team and the specifics of coaching softball. They learn how to match drills to a player's ski...

The Baffled Parent's Guide to Coaching Girls' Basketball - Paperback

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by Sylvia Hatchell (Author), Jeff Thomas (Author)"If you're serious about coaching girls' basketball, Coach Hatchell's book is a must-read."--Dean Smith, the winningest coach in NCAA men's basketball history "Coach Hatchell covers everything you need to know about coaching girls' basketball."--Betty Jaynes, CEO Emeritus, Women's Basketball Coaches Association OK, you've got the clipboard and the whistle, you've entered the gym, and twelve eager young faces turn to you. Now what? Even if you k...

Teaching Kids Golf: A Baffled Parent's Guide - Paperback

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by Bernadette Detty Moore (Author)Golf today is enjoying unprecedented popularity - and its fastest-growing segment is younger players. This latest addition to the Baffled Parent's series will ride the crest of this wave and appeal to a new generation of parents for whom golf is more popular than snowboarding, mountaing biking, and major league soccer.Back JacketDetty Moore will give your kids the best foundation for getting involved and enthusiastic about golf, providing you both with a comm...

Boat Navigation for the Rest of Us: Finding Your Way by Eye and Electronics - Paperback

$37.00

by Bill Brogdon (Author)"Thorough treatment of traditional and electronic [sailing] methods by an expert."--WoodenBoat Want a full course in navigation? A whole toolbox of little-known tips and shortcuts to deal with real-life navigation situations without resorting to a slide rule? You get both in Boat Navigation for the Rest of Us, second edition, a guide to pleasureboat navigation that shows you how to combine electronic aids like radar and GPS with visual observations, simple chartwork, a...

Offshore Sailing: 200 Essential Passagemaking Tips - Hardcover

$44.64

by William Seifert (Author), Daniel Spurr (Author)In a book that is sure to become a classic, internationally respected boatbuilder, yacht manager, and delivery skipper Bill Seifert shares his hard-won solutions to a host of boat design, construction, and equipment issues and seamanship dilemmas. Unlike other books on the subject, Offshore Sailing doesn't just tell readers what to do for safe and comfortable passage making; it shows them how to do it with clear, step-by-step instructions and ...

The Seaworthy Offshore Sailboat: A Guide to Essential Features, Gear, and Handling - Paperback

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by John Vigor (Author)"An invaluable resource. [Vigor's] practical wisdom gives you the know-how and confidence to prepare your boat for the sea."--Cruising World. Here is the book that answer the sailor's fundamental question--"Can my boat take me offshore safely?"--then shows how to make it happen.Back JacketAll sailors want to believe their boats can go anywhere and stand up to anything. Who knows when you might get caught by bad weather? It's enough to worry about your own responses witho...

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by Emiliano Marino (Author)Learn how to design, make, repair, improve, and maintain sails If you want to produce sturdy sails for daysailing and cruising, built of low-tech materials you can repair with a few simple tools, The Sailmaker's Apprentice can show you how. Emphasizing the handwork that distinguishes the highest-quality, most durable sails, sail pro Emiliano Marino tells you how to select a rig, introduces you to sail shape and theory, and then shows you -- step by step, with the h...

Build Your Own Electric Bicycle - Paperback

$36.00

by Matthew Slinn (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A Step-by-Step Guide to Building an Electric Bicycle From the Ground UpFilled with do-it-yourself project, this hands-on manual gives you all the technical information and easy-to-follow instructions you need to assemble and customize an electric bike.Build Your Own Electric Bicycle ...