Sorensen's guide to powerboats : how to evaluate design, construction, and performance /

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Main Author: Sorensen, Eric W.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Camden, Maine : International Marine/McGraw-Hill, 2002.
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Table of Contents:
  • Pt. 1. How Boats Work
  • Introduction
  • Seaworthiness and Other Mysteries
  • Displacement and Semidisplacement Hulls
  • Planing Hulls
  • The Power Catamaran
  • Construction with Fiberglass and Cold-Molded Wood
  • Aluminum and Steel Construction
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Rudders and Steering Systems
  • Engine Rooms and Onboard Systems
  • Pilothouse and Bridge Design and Ergonomics
  • Topside Safety
  • Accommodations
  • Finding Your Next Boat
  • Pt. 2. Boat Reviews
  • So Many Boats: A Market Survey
  • Freshwater Boats
  • Flats Boats
  • Catamarans
  • Rigid Inflatable Boats
  • Center Consoles
  • Walkarounds
  • Dual Consoles
  • Maine-Style Bass Boats and Cruisers
  • Express Cruisers
  • Open/Hardtop Sportfishermen
  • Convertibles
  • Sedans and Hardtops
  • Pilothouse Motor Yachts
  • Aft-Cabin Motor Yachts
  • Trawlers
  • Other Yachts: Marine Medleys
  • Go-Fasts.