Chapman Piloting: Seamship & Small Boat Handling

by Elbert S. Maloney

Chapman carries on a tradition of authoritativeness, covering the latest developments in navigation, electronics, communications, and safety. Completely rewritten and re-illustrated in full color, with more than 1,000 photos, drawings, charts, graphs, and tables.

Genres: Reference, Nautical, Nonfiction, Boating

652 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1987

Reviews

[Pat Watt · Rating 5 out of 5]

An indispensable reference for anyone who owns a boat.

[Skipper Steve Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I call this "The Bible of Boating." Not much that isn't in this book, from reading charts, navigating, seamanship, you name it. The book is updated regularly and is worth getting every five years or so because technology updates so quickly. The basics of sailing and boating are good forever, so old editions have their place on the bookshelf.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

The boating Bible, but it's a brick of a book, not to be read in bed.

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the one you need!

[Buzz]

This is an amazing book. Really the bible for boaters.

[Bryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book to read if you plan on doing any boating.

[Rusty · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book for sailors. We have sold our sailboat!