Power Boating for Dummies - Paperback

by Randy Vance (Author)

The simple guide to getting on the water and motoring around

Power Boating For Dummies, Second Edition teaches you everything you need to know about buying, choosing, operating, maintaining, and enjoying a power boat, and provides expert guidance for new boaters. This is also a fantastic book for experienced boaters, because it's full of tips and ideas on improving boating skills and getting the most out of water-time with the latest tech. With this guide, you can ace your boating pilot's exam and master the techniques you'll need to stay safe and have fun out there. You'll also find recommendations on great destinations for boating trips, plus coverage of all that's new in the world of boating--touch-screen navigation, automatic docking, smart boats, and even running routes right from your iPhone. Get on board!

• Choose the right boat for your needs and learn the safety rules
• Get good at piloting your boat in all kinds of conditions
• Outfit your boat with the right gear and supplies
• Discover new tech gadgets to make boating even more fun

For complete beginners who are new to power boating, as well as more experienced boaters looking for a complete reference, Power Boating For Dummies, Second Edition, is a must.

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Time to get your boat on

Power boating is an adventure that can take you to all kinds of exciting destinations. Power Boating For Dummies makes it easy to get started, taking you through the process of choosing the right boat for you and learning how to drive it. You'll learn the operating tips every boater must know, and you'll get all the insight you need to navigate safely, come rain or shine. And, with boat maintenance info, tips that will help you pass boater safety courses if required in your state and advice on outfitting your vessel, this book will have you pushing off in confidence and style.

Inside...

• A boater's lifestyle
• Boats & engines, explained
• Transporting your new boat
• Launching and docking safely
• Boating in open water
• Handling boating emergencies
• Repairing leaks and damage
• Pro boating tips and tactics

Author Biography

Randy Vance is editor at large for Boating Magazine, the world's leading powerboat magazine, the premier source for the most credible, authoritative test-based boating gear and content in the marine industry. He is a lifelong boater and has made a career of writing and video presentations on boating and other outdoor sports topics.