Having a moderately successful business and two grown up children, Fiona thought her life was fairly settled. She was unprepared for the impact that her husbands purchase of an old fishing boat would have. Shemaron: A Beautiful Endeavour is the story of her growing involvement on a practical and historical level whilst dealing with the inevitable frustrations of renovating an old boat. The turbulent and intimate interaction between fishermen and the sea is often considered alongside personal ob...
Taschenbuch Fur Schiffbauer, Bootbauer, Schiffzimmerer Und Segelmacher
by Ludwig Schaller
This is an illustrated guide to the basic principles and techniques of a wide variety of outboard engines, both four-stroke and two-stroke. Providing advice on maintenance, repair and advanced troubleshooting, the book covers recent developments such as electronic ignition, direct fuel injection, oil-injection systems and four-stroke powerheads, and there are step-by-step flow charts of important procedures and advance diagnostic techniques for all modern outboards.
This guide answers all the DIY boatowner's questions about painting yachts, explaining in non-technical terms correct surface preparation, dealing with defects, correct application methods and gives advice on storage times and estimating quantities. A fault finding chart is also included.
'If you love thrilling adventure books that'll keep you on the edge of your seat, then you're going to love this one' - Naomi Dunbar, Adventure Travel 'I am an ocean rower, and have read a lot of books by fellow ocean rowers, and enjoyed them, BUT, this one beats them all. It was brilliant, so gripping that once started I could not put it down, read it in one go, neglecting all my work and chores. This man is brave. This man can row but most of all THIS MAN CAN WRITE.' Ocean Rower'Mick's accoun...
I am a port engineer let's just assume I'm always right
by Zaryou's Publishing
Seloc Inboard Engine Stern Drive Service Manual
Rawson and Tupper's Basic Ship Theory, first published in 1968, is widely known as the standard introductory text for naval architecture students, as well as being a useful reference for the more experienced designer. The fifth edition continues to provide a balance between theory and practice. Volume 1 discusses ship geometry and measurement in its more basic concepts, also covering safety issues, structural strength, flotation, trim and stability. Both volumes feature the importance of consi...
Ship's Electrical Circuits - Volume 3
by Lakshman Singh Yadav and Elstan a Fernandez
Diesel Troubleshooter for Boats (Boat Maintenance Guides)
by Don Seddon
There is no hard shoulder afloat, and no mechanic around the corner. If your engine breaks down, you'll have to fix it. Open Diesel Troubleshooter, dig out your toolbox, and go to work with confidence. The essential are all covered: good engine practice, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. For those who want to know more, there is also information on fuel cooling, lubrication and instalation.
Die Dampfmaschine in Ihrer Praktischen Anwendung Auf Eisenbahnen Und Dampfschifffahrt
by Dionysius Lardner