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THE PASSAGE MAKER'S MANUAL

by Bill Finnis

Published by Waterline. 1st. 1993

Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. A book for the serious blue-water sailor - a book that has been written with the solid experience of a six-year circumnavigation and countless long distance offshore passages. Sound advice on the creation of a seaworthy and seakindly boat. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and diagrams. 174 pages including index.

ISBN: 185310440X
Stock no. 1815235

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Contents

  • Emergency Quick Reference Index
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 The Boat
  • Chapter 2 Rigging
  • Chapter 3 Sails
  • Chapter 4 Self-steering Gear
  • Chapter 5 Instrumentation
  • Chapter 6 Electricity
  • Chapter 7 Engines
  • Chapter 8 Anchors and Anchoring
  • Chapter 9 Anti-fouling
  • Chapter 10 Heavy Weather
  • Chapter 11 Damage Control
  • Chapter 12 Liferaft or Lifeboat?
  • Chapter 13 Fire Fighting
  • Chapter 14 Medical Matters
  • Chapter 15 Fishing
  • Chapter 16 Fresh Water
  • Chapter 17 Keeping Cool
  • Chapter 18 Insect Pests
  • Chapter 19 Domestic Arrangements
  • Chapter 20 Security
  • Chapter 21 Charts and Books
  • Chapter 22 The Compass
  • Chapter 23 Finance
  • Chapter 24 The Panama and Seuz Canals
  • Chapter 25 Clearance
  • Index

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