How Boat Things Work: An Illustrated Guide

by Charlie Wing

“Anyone who contemplates any onboard do-it-yourself work should have this book at his or her elbow.”-- Cruising World “This book reduces a boat to its most rudimentary parts in simple drawings and clear explanations. Fascinating to read, it’s a perfect teaching tool.”-- Ocean Navigator Whether you’re a new mariner or a lifetime veteran, How Boat Things Work is a resource you can’t afford to be without. With intricate two-color cutaway drawings of eighty different systems and devices, as well as detailed explanations of how they’re assembled, how they work, and how they can go wrong, this book covers every primary component of your boat's inner workings. This guided tour “under the hood” of your sailboat or powerboat

Genres: Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2003

Reviews

[Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really clear, great diagrams and both general and specific explanations... of you're around boats you need to read this!!! Great job Charlie Wing.

[Saadiah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a comprehensive, easy to understand yet detailed guide to all sorts of boating bits and pieces. Super useful for anyone who really needs to know how boat things work.

[Holly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm reading this for school as it is required reading. I wouldn't recommend it unless you plan on working on marine systems.