Boater101: A Full-Reference Guide to Boating Basics Review

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(More customer reviews)I've read a lot of boating safety books and Boater 101 is one of the best. I highly recommend Boater 101

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A fun, informative way to learn about boating safety and environmental awareness, the Boater101 course, which includes this book, is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard as acceptable to the Recreational Boating Safety Program. Included are expert information from Marine University on boating safety and terminology, boat designs and classifications, boat motors, water activities, registration/numbering/documentation, boating required/recommended safety equipment, trailering, pre-departure preparation, U.S. aids to navigation, navigation tips, lines and knots, safety issues, weather, tides, rules of the road;, anchoring, docking/mooring, boating under the influence, aquatic nuisance species, disposal of toxic substances, proper garbage/waste disposal, state regulations, glossary, index, and boat operations checklist, float plan and pre-departure checklist.

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Your First Powerboat: How to Find, Buy, and Enjoy the Best Boat for You Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this book because I really wanted to buy a boat before I retire. Reading about what is involved in boat ownership made me think that joining a boat club may be a better idea. I'm in the process of finding out all the in's and outs of that idea. This is a great book!

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Navigate the hazards of boat ownership with absolute confidence

Next to your house, your boat may well be the biggest investment you ever make. Buying and owning a boat involves one baffling decision after another. Yet informed, impartial guidance is almost impossible to find--until now, that is.

This essential manual provides a method to the madness of boat buying and ownership, plotting a straight course through an ocean of confusion while it answers such questions as:

Why fractional ownership often makes sense
How to avoid buying a boat you'll never use
How to identify the Goldilocks boat--not too big, not too small
How to choose a powering option
How to negotiate the best deal on any boat-new or used
How to be your own surveyor, and why even a new boat may need a professional survey
Why you should finance your boat even if you have the cash, and where to find the best loans
How to calculate the total cost of ownership before you buy!

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