Ebook: Motorboating

Cover; Contents; Title; Copyright; Getting started; 1: Basic principles; Powerboat types; Hull shapes; Displacement hulls; Semi-displacement hulls; Planing hulls; Cathedral hulls; Catamarans; Parts of the boat; Propulsion systems; Outboards; Inboards; Inboard/outdrives; Waterjets; Buying a powerboat; Transporting and launching trailable powerboats; Trailing abroad; Planning; Recovery; Knots, ropes and running rigging; 2: Preparing to sail; What to wear; What to wear offshore; Safety gear; Lifejackets; Use of lifelines; Kill cord; Safety briefing; Essential equipment & safety briefing.;A step-by-step guide on motorboating that teaches beginners the basics, and shows those with more experience how to develop their techniques.