Coastal Cruising Under Power

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Coastal Cruising Under Power is your ultimate companion for exploring the coastal waters of North America with confidence in your powerboat. This beautifully illustrated guide provides countless tips on anchoring, piloting, weather, and more, along with in-depth, step-by-step instructions on numerous specific skills and techniques.

Introduction: An Invitation to Come CruisingPART I Choose Your Cruising Powerboat1 Choosing a Boat Design2 Interiors3 Engines, Drive Systems, Steering, and Stabilizers4 Electrical Systems and Generators5 Freshwater Systems, Heads, and Tanks6 Cooking, Refrigeration, Heating, and Cooling Systems7 Buying the Boat8 Where to Keep the BoatPart II Select Gear for Cruising9 Navigation Equipment10 Communications Equipment11 Anchors and Related Gear12 Safety Equipment13 Dinghies14 More Essential and Useful Stuff15 Records and PaperworkPart III Use Your Boat16 Learning Skills17 The Rules of the Road18 Boat Handling19 Anchoring20 Weather21 Piloting and Navigation Basics22 Cooking on BoardPart IV Keep It Running Well and Looking Good23 Routine Maintenance24 Tools and Spare Parts25 Keeping it CleanPart V Live the Cruising Life26 How to Live the Cruising Lifestyle27 Supporting the Cruising Lifestyle28 Planning a Cruise29 Diversions30 Favorite Cruising RecipesPart VI Cruise These Great Destinations31 Erie Canal32 Chesapeake Bay33 Intracoastal Waterway34 North Carolina35 Abacos, Bahamas36 Florida Keys37 Southwest Florida38 Northern California Delta39 Puget Sound40 Door County, WisconsinAppendix 1: Boating Resources and InformationAppendix 2: Cruising Boat Manufacturers' and WebsitesAppendix 3: Cruising Destination InformationIndex