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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Hearst Marine Books, 1984. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Practical Course in Sailboat handling. Great step by step guides in Bending and Mending the Main sail, Types of Sails, Battens, Furling the Mainsail and Jib, Reefing the Small Boat and twenty more things to learn about in marvelous book, which shold be laminated and brought right on the boat for referral. 112 pages. Both front cover outside corners are rubbed and curled up some. Top & bottom of spine and rear cover bottom left corner are rubbed. 3" crease on rear cover across the top left corner. Bottom of spine is slightly bumped..

Camden, Maine: International Marine, 1996. Hard Cover. Fine/Issued Without Dust Jacket. Fifth Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Of all the improvements to a tired-looking boat, none will have a more dramatic impact than refinishing. And few boat tasks are easier. This is a combination forged in Valhalla, which makes it surprising that Sailboat Refinishing is the first basic book on the subject. Author Don Casey focuses on the hulls, decks, cabins, spars, and wood trim of fiberglass boats. Painting, varnishing, repairing gelcoat, and applying hull graphics are all covered with step-by-step illustrated instructions. 141 pages. One tiny rubbed spot on front edge of spine..

Camden, Maine: International Marine, 1988. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. B&W Photographs and Illustrations. A former officer of Marines, who has logged much time aboard vessels ranging from aircraft carriers to destroyers to amphibious landing craft, presents a no-frills nautical dictionary written for the modern sailing lifestyle. 108 pages. Some light rubbing on top & bottom & edges of spine and some places on outside edges..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Bradbury Press MacMillan Publishing Company, 1993. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 40 pages. Children's story about boating. Diane Paterson created Someday in the cabin of her sailboat. She says she has experienced all of Pig's worries and fears about being in the water. "I learned to sail on the Hudson River, and screamed a lot. I hated sailing. Now I sail solo on the Chesapeake Bay and am planning an ocean passag e to Bermuda. I still have worries and fears, but I hardly ever scream. I love sailing almost as much as writing and illustrating. And the sailboat's cabin is a perfect place to work at least, while the boat is tied to the dock!" Gull buys a red sailboat that he names Someday. He and his friends are going to sail and swim and fish if they can only figure out how to get the boat into the water! A nd that's just the beginning of this comic adventure. Welcome aboard Someday!.

Camden, Maine: International Marine, 1997. Trade Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Cruising on a small boat is a continuous learning experience. Sometimes you discover answers on your own, but more often the best lessons come from casual conversations with other cruisers. Why Didn't I Think of That? brings together the lessons learned, the tested advice, and the ingenious solutions of more than 200 sailors from around the world. Here you'll find nearly 1,200 tips on everything from anchors to bilge pumps, refrigeration to communication, food preparation to handy gadgets, finding just the right tool to weathering the weather, and cruising with children to making your boat a secure and comfortable home. Whether you're new to cruising or a full-time liveaboard, this book belongs on board. Why Didn't I Think of That contains many good tips. For any boat owner, there are of hundreds of little things which would make your boat safer, more fun, more convenient. This book… Read More