Using case historians and anecdotes from his own experience told in easy, personal terms, John Roberts offers the reader the wide range of information and practical instruction needed to enjoy his or her boat safely. He takes us down to our boats, out onto the water and back to land - even out onto the road with our trailers - to teach us how to use our boats properly. The...
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Seller: Sara Armstrong - Books, Cedarville, CA, U.S.A.
1st edition stated, 1st printing. 519pp, (6x9 inches), b&w illustrations, index. Near Fine/Very Good, hardcover with dust jacket. Spine ends soft, otherwise book is clean and tight, corners sharp, no markings. DJ has edgewear with several short tears (nothing deeper than 1/2 inch), and a vertical crease on front flap. In a jacket protector. Safety, understanding your boat, leaving a dock or slip, basic boat-handling skills, piloting, docking, mooring, trailering, maintenance, et al. Seller Inventory # 23605
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Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_423983914
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Seller: Ageless Pages, Cottonwood, AZ, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Focus on safety and small boat handling for both powerboaters and sailors. Using case historians and anecdotes from his own experience told in easy, personal terms, John Roberts offers the reader the wide range of information and practical instruction needed to enjoy his or her boat safely. He takes us down to our boats, out onto the water and back to land - even out onto the road with our trailers - to teach us how to use our boats properly. The twenty-nine chapters cover such subjects as understanding your boat, preparing to get under way, close-quarter manoeuvring, docking, anchoring, mooring, using the jetty, rules of the road, basic piloting, boat maintenance and anticipating, handling and avoiding problems. This illustrated book will be indispensable to both new and experienced owners of any size of pleasure boat, power or sail. Seller Inventory # 005325
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Seller: Pilchuck Books, Everett, WA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition Hardbound Very Good/Very Good, dust jacket 8vo, 519pp. Seller Inventory # 001127
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Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. Very good or better in fine dustwrapper. Inscribed by author on inside front cover. Pages clean. Edges of spine lightly bumped. Clean cover. Dustwrapper clean and glossy. Seller Inventory # 168159
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