An Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tug boat is a high-performance vessel that is responsive, quick to maneuver, and extremely powerful. This workbook is designed to facilitate learning, through both intellectual and hands-on presentations. It teaches a clear understanding of ASD tug maneuvering principles and assists the reader in acquiring the intuitive feel for operating the tug. Text and illustrations provide exercises recommended to build the hands-on knowledge. The book covers the basic elements of maneuvering an ASD tug, through steering, speed, turning, stopping, hovering, and lateral movement. Each chapter provides questions to test and strengthen the skills.
- ISBN10 0870336177
- ISBN13 9780870336171
- Publish Date 16 February 2011
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 April 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 192
- Language English