Power Boating For Dummies by Randy Vance (PDF)

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Ahoy, there! From docking and mooring to routine power boat maintenance and repairs, this handy guide is your trusted first mate for smooth sailing For both new and experienced boaters, Power Boating For Dummies is a useful reference that covers the ins and outs of this exciting and popular sport. The book starts at the beginning, taking you through the process of buying a boat, but it’s helpful to anyone who owns a boat. Designed to teach you how to pilot a boat, equip it, store it, tow it, handle emergencies, and more, — it’s a comprehensive guide written in jargon-free language . Power Boating For Dummies teaches you everything you need to know about buying, operating, and enjoying a power boat up to 35 feet in length and provides expert guidance for anyone new to the sport and new tips and ideas for improving power boating for even those with some experience captaining a boat: Calculate the costs of boating and compare those costs to non-boating activities Decide which type of boat to buy — fishing, runabouts, pontoon, cruisers, or houseboats

User’s Reviews

Editorial Reviews: From the Inside Flap Your comprehensive guide to captaining your own boatWhether you’re a nautical novice or an experienced boater, this friendly guide explains everything you need to know about owning and operating a power boat. From the basics of safe seamanship and docking and mooring techniques to necessary equipment, routine maintenance, and hosting guests, you’ll discover how to get the most out of this exciting sport.Power up to be a boater— determine what type of boat is right for you, set your boat budget, and get trained and licensedGear up for safety and fun — select quality safety gear, secure and protect your boat, and make a splash with watersports activitiesHandle your boat like a pro — tow your boat, maintain your trailer, launch and load your boat, and drive properly and safelyBe a responsible boater — know boating rules and regulations, read boat lights, and understand navigation markersKeep your boat shipshape — perform maintenance and minor repairs (and know when to call a mechanic), and get your boat ready for winter and springOpen the book and find:Eight pages of color photos featuring different types of power boats availableDetails on all types of power boats, from fishing to sportInfo on boating exams and safety coursesStep-by-step instructions with illustrations for operating your boatAnecdotes from the author to help you avoid mistakesChecklists for buying new and used boatsTips on docking, rafting up, and anchoringOptions and guidance on how and where to store your boat –This text refers to the paperback edition. From the Back Cover Your comprehensive guide to captaining your own boatWhether you’re a nautical novice or an experienced boater, this friendly guide explains everything you need to know about owning and operating a power boat. From the basics of safe seamanship and docking and mooring techniques to necessary equipment, routine maintenance, and hosting guests, you’ll discover how to get the most out of this exciting sport.Power up to be a boater— determine what type of boat is right for you, set your boat budget, and get trained and licensedGear up for safety and fun — select quality safety gear, secure and protect your boat, and make a splash with watersports activitiesHandle your boat like a pro — tow your boat, maintain your trailer, launch and load your boat, and drive properly and safelyBe a responsible boater — know boating rules and regulations, read boat lights, and understand navigation markersKeep your boat shipshape — perform maintenance and minor repairs (and know when to call a mechanic), and get your boat ready for winter and springOpen the book and find:Eight pages of color photos featuring different types of power boats availableDetails on all types of power boats, from fishing to sportInfo on boating exams and safety coursesStep-by-step instructions with illustrations for operating your boatAnecdotes from the author to help you avoid mistakesChecklists for buying new and used boatsTips on docking, rafting up, and anchoringOptions and guidance on how and where to store your boat –This text refers to the paperback edition. About the Author Randy Vance is a lifelong boater who has made a career of writing about boating. As the operator of a small resort and marina in Missouri for more than 20 years, Vance hosted or appeared on many radio and television programs covering boating and fishing topics. During his tenure at Boating Life, the magazine and some of Vance’s articles have won awards in many publishing circles. –This text refers to the paperback edition. Read more

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐Got this for a friend who bought a lake house that came with a fairly substantial inboard boat. His only other boat handling experience had been a small fishing boat that actually belonged to a friend and that was 40+ years ago. I could tell from his questions that he really was a bit lost and I could only give him so much help as we live 800 miles away. As an experienced boater I looked at the book and thought all things considered it was better than phone calls, text, and iPhone pictures. A good starting book for the semi-clueless.

⭐Thinking about the purchase of a used/per owned trawler as a full time live aboard in the next two to three years. Reading many books to gain information on items to look at and suggestions on being knowledgeable before starting to look in earnest.As the title states, Mr Vance has written it to give the reader information that, after reading it sounds really simple, just not thought about before reading.I highly recommend it..

⭐I found many worthwhile chapters and pro tips in this volume. It does a great job in letting you know how to handle and maintain a power boat. It s written in an easy to read style so that a non-mechanic like myself can never the less understand what needs to be done, even though I will choose to have it done by a certified mechanic. It also alerts you to many safety issues so you understand how unforgiving going out on the water can be.I would recommend it to any one before they buy a boat so they can grasp what are the responsibilities of being the captain of even a small vessel .

⭐This is a nicely written book and the conversion to Kindle includes several useful diagrams. (They even kept the critical cartoons at the front of each chapter.)I learned a few things, and I appreciate that, but this book is quite oriented towards smaller power boats. Sailing is not covered, and little is said about larger, non-trailered boats. (Of course that would be Yaching for Dummies, a wonderful title with a wide readership.)So quite thing for the absolute beginner or someone who is just in the daydreaming stage. A little basic for those who have had a boat for a year or two.

⭐This book contains a lot of beginner information but also some more detailed information that you can refer back to whenever you need it . I am pleased with the depth of the information covered.

⭐I was looking for a resource that covered a lot of info in a relatively short book that I could keep as a reference, rather than a deep dive into any particular topic area. This met my needs and expectations perfectly.

⭐Very detailed Information, and tips, along with website links for anything boat related. I highly recommend this book. Semi experienced boaters can also benefit from reading this material.

⭐Good starter book for beginners

⭐Recently entered this world of power boating but without the knowledge and experience and needed to wise up fast. This book is expertly written and very informative. The writer takes you gently through the processes needed for launching and retrieving a boat and also for avoiding the pitfalls. I can totally recommend this very well presented book which has all the information needed.Great value and the answer to my search for the right sort of expert knowledge. Do not hesitate on this one.

⭐Ok

⭐Ridiculously verbose and blindingly obvious for the most part. It is also written for the US market and waters. Had this been 1/5th the size it would have some value for the stupid.

⭐It’s a good guide, humorous in places, but up to a third only relates to boating in the US

⭐Send to be a good introduction to motor boats, it is American so a degree translation required in the UK.

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