How Boat Things Work

How Boat Things Work
Author: Charlie Wing
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2007-06-05
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0071511083

“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 includes: Engines, transmissions, bearings, stuffing boxes, propellers Steering systems, autopilots, windvanes, compasses Rigging, splicing, line handling, block and tackle, sail controls Anchors and windlasses DC and AC electrical systems Pumps, toilets, seacocks, freshwater systems

Boats, Ships, Submarines, and Other Floating Machines

Boats, Ships, Submarines, and Other Floating Machines
Author: Ian Graham
Publisher: Kingfisher
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1993
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781856978682

Text, illustrations, and diagrams examine different kinds of boats and how they work. Includes simple experiments and activities.

The Insiders' Guide to Becoming a Yacht Stewardess 2nd Edition

The Insiders' Guide to Becoming a Yacht Stewardess 2nd Edition
Author: Julie Perry
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2013-08-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1614487863

Since 2006, The Insiders’ Guide to Becoming a Yacht Stewardess has been a must-read guide for hopeful, young travelers and those intrigued by a career path in the super-yacht industry. Hundreds of yacht crew in the industry today used Julie’s book to get started---and succeed---working aboard yachts. Entertaining and educational, this book not only covers who owns luxury yachts, where they travel, and what taking care of their eccentric owners is like, but it describes the awe-inspiring benefits of the job, the skills required, and a clear-cut roadmap for how others can do it, too. If the terrific pay and benefits that come from accompanying celebrities and dignitaries on their private journeys around the world appeals to you, consider Julie Perry your new career coach. Let her guide you to the sea of opportunity that awaits young travelers in one of the world’s most adventurous and mind-boggling industries: LUXURY YACHTING.

Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?

Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?
Author: Harriet Beveridge
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2020-03-28
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1838597972

With its winning mix of gripping narrative and easy-to-implement performance-raising tips, this book has become a best-selling classic. It’s garnered 5-star reviews and wide-ranging endorsements – from Sebastian Coe and Dame Kelly Holmes to Lord Digby Jones

Blue Mind

Blue Mind
Author: Wallace J. Nichols
Publisher: Little, Brown
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2014-07-22
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0316252077

A landmark book by marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols on the remarkable effects of water on our health and well-being. Why are we drawn to the ocean each summer? Why does being near water set our minds and bodies at ease? In Blue Mind, Wallace J. Nichols revolutionizes how we think about these questions, revealing the remarkable truth about the benefits of being in, on, under, or simply near water. Combining cutting-edge neuroscience with compelling personal stories from top athletes, leading scientists, military veterans, and gifted artists, he shows how proximity to water can improve performance, increase calm, diminish anxiety, and increase professional success. Blue Mind not only illustrates the crucial importance of our connection to water; it provides a paradigm shifting "blueprint" for a better life on this Blue Marble we call home.

Boats

Boats
Author:
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 24
Release: 1992
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781564580061

Describes the functions and inner workings of various kinds of boats, including the rowing boat, cargo boat, and racing yacht.

How Boats Work

How Boats Work
Author: Mary Umstot
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-01-23
Genre: Ocean travel
ISBN: 9781495315541

How Boats Work, is told in rhyme; it not only educates, but also entertains anyone reading it, from the very young to the young-at-heart. Arnold, the anchor, introduces the different parts that make a boat work-- from the engine, to the electronics in the pilot house, to the rudder and propeller beneath the boat. He gives each a catchy name as he explains the jobs, and how important they all are in working together to move the boat over the water. Penny Talbot provided the rich colorful illustrations to accompany Arnold's tale. Her many years of cruising, her love of the sea and sea life, and her artistic talent combined to weave a magical look and feel to the story as it unfolded.

Boats!

Boats!
Author: Bryony Davies
Publisher: Things That Go
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-04-13
Genre: Boats and boating
ISBN: 9781783128358

A fun, visual miscellany for children who love anything boat related. Each double-page spread features a different group of boats and other watercraft to explore.

The Motorboat Book

The Motorboat Book
Author: Ed Sobey
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Total Pages: 373
Release: 2013-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 161374451X

There's more than one way to power a toy boat. Electric motors, balloons, gears, water jets, belt drives, chemical reactions, steam, and even gravity can be used to propel a small ship across a pool. Also, the boats' propellers and paddles can be side-mounted or at the stern, or even sit above the waterline, like a fan-powered swamp boat. The Motorboat Book will show children how to build more than 20 different models through step-by-step instructions with clear photos. And if they'd rather travel under the water than over it, the book has 6 different submarine projects. In addition to the boatbuilding activities, author Ed Sobey includes instructions on how to build an &“ocean&” to test the boats, as well as accessories such as four different water pumps, waterproof battery and motor cases, and a working foghorn. Most of the boats are built from recycled and easy-to-find materials, but an appendix lists local and online sources for wire, plastic propellers, small motors, and more. Educators will appreciate the Meeting Science Standards summary at the end of the book.