A great summation of the skills required to drive boats, berthing & mooring, the most traumatic of manoeuvres. I bought it as an addition to my library of sailing and powerboat books. As a freelance instructor I teach using a particular method laid down in my country and very effective it is too. Our national body has many books on the subject and they are very informative and form part of the national syllabus. This book builds and enhances those techniques. Perhaps because it doesn’t have to adhere to a set national structure it can be as flexible as it is. I’ve read it cover to cover and was most impressed by the “rustlers hitch”. One to use when single handed on any vessel up to about 10 metres. If you’re one of the many new to boating this year, and I’ve taught more this year than 2018 & 2019 put together, I can’t recommend this enough. Easy to understand and maps out the reasons why a boat does what it does. For me it’s a great reference book and can illuminate the subject with ease. And for those of you flicking idly through, remember: a boat doesn’t have a foot brake or hand brake. It’s blown sideways in the merest hint of a breeze. And finally the water, unlike the roads we drive on, is invariably flowing from one place to another and carrying the unsuspecting boater with it. If you take up boating, please please please take some instruction - you will thank me for it later. This book is a great step on your journey.
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Been waiting for this book to come out and haven't been let down. It's full of useful info and tips to make boating easier. It covers all the main areas needed and more. It's all written in layman's terms and brilliantly illustrated. By using your QR reader on your mobile you can get direct links to videos to show you all points in the book. Its a brilliant and practical book. A must for any power boater.
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The video, after each section it demonstrated what the script had said clearly. A little more video on boat handling at speed would be good but very informative all round manual.
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It immediately solved issues I had berthing in a tiny marina with no protection from wind and tide - the reason I bought the book. I have since discovered what a treasure trove it is: clearly and concisely written tips and instruction; links to video demonstrations; great graphics.... Along with the Tide Table, it’s going to be my boating Bible.
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Brilliant. Lots of good motot boat tips, ideas and lessons. Delivered in a straightforward non-patronising manner and well illustrated. Can't fault a single thing.
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As an avid seagoing powerboat owner for the past 15 years, I thought I had found the best way to do most things - until I read this excellent book. What an Aladdin's cave of really useful tips! It just shows there is always something you can learn and I can't wait to get back on my boat to try out some of the techniques clearly explained in this book. By far the best powerboat book I have ever read - and I have bought most of them!!
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Firstly great idea linking a QR code to an online video demonstration- makes odd techniques like knot tying a little more accessible to the beginner. However it’s knee deep in unnecessary and arcane boating jargon (without a proper glossary). If you are new to motor boating and want the basics there are better, less conceited books out there for you.
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I purchased this book as a Christmas Present for a family member who is into Boating and Sailing. I had a quick look before wrapping and found it very informative and interesting. It covered all aspects of Motorboating and gave a variety of way of doing and dealing with situations. From what I have gathered the book was very well received and is useful
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Images didn't work with Android ( pixel phone).wanted to return but no option.rest of the book was pretty good.
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