The Complete Book of Motorboating: Selecting, Outfitting, and Maintaining Your Motorboat

FIRST PRINTING. "Written by veteran motorboatman Bill Pike, a former Merchant Marine officer and, currently, technical editor of 'Boating' magazine, this authoritative guide to motorboating is essential reading for beginning and experienced boaters alike. Among its wide range of topics are a review of boat types and engines; a guide to buying, maintaining, and outfitting your boat; and tips on safety and boating etiquette. Filled with spectacular color photographs, this easy-to-read text is brimming with witty, entertaining sea stories drawn from Pike's extensive boating experience. 176 pages. Approx. 175 photographs and drawings (most in full-color). DJ displays minor reading dings, elsewise sans rips/tears, staining, discoloration and any other prominent flaws. GFC3.