The Practical Mariner's Book of Knowledge: 420 Sea-Tested Rules of Thumb for Almost Every Boating Situation by Vigor, John
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The Practical Mariner's Book of Knowledge: 420 Sea-Tested Rules of Thumb for Almost Every Boating Situation by Vigor, John

The Practical Mariner's Book of Knowledge: 420 Sea-Tested Rules of Thumb for Almost Every Boating Situation

International Marine Publishing
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$21.00

Description

Between these covers is the essence of centuries of seafaring experience, distilled into a concise, alphabetically organized reference for sailors and powerboaters. You'll find rules of thumb for hull thickness, bottom paint coverage, estimating distances, when to hoist and lower flags, predicting weather, which colors are unlucky, rope size and strength, anchoring rights, making a rum punch, and a lot more. This is either the most useful boating book ever designed to entertain or the most entertaining book ever designed to be useful. Open it to any page and browse awhile. You'll see.

Author: John Vigor, Vigor John
Publisher: International Marine Publishing
Published: 02/01/1994
Pages: 258
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 7.86h x 4.68w x 0.72d
ISBN13: 9780070674752
ISBN10: 0070674752
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Water Sports | Boating
- Sports & Recreation | Water Sports | Sailing
- Transportation | General

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