{"product_id":"power-boating-for-dummies-isbn-9781394169351","title":"Power Boating For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe simple guide to getting on the water and motoring around\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePower Boating For Dummies, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e 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! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose the right boat for your needs and learn the safety rules\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet good at piloting your boat in all kinds of conditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutfit your boat with the right gear and supplies \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover new tech gadgets to make boating even more fun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor complete beginners who are new to power boating, as well as more experienced boaters looking for a complete reference, \u003ci\u003ePower Boating For Dummies, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, is a must. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting On the Right Boating Track 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Powering Up to Be a Boater 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Choosing the Right Boat Type and Engine for Your Boating Needs 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Finding and Buying the Right Boat for You 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Accessorizing Your Boat for Safety and Fun 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Safely Operating Your Boat 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Towing Your Boat and Maintaining Your Trailer 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Launching and Loading Your Trailered Boat 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Hitting the Open Water: Driving Your Boat 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Docking, Rafting Up, and Anchoring 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Finding a Safe Harbor for Your Boat 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: With Much Boating Fun Comes Much Responsibility 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Rules Do Apply: Navigating to Avoid Collisions and Confusion 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Finding Your Way on the Water 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Navigating Bad Weather 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Preparing for and Handling Boating Emergencies 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Keeping Your Boat Shipshape 267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Keeping Up with Routine Boat Maintenance 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Getting Your Boat Ready for Winter and Spring 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Repairing Leaks and Other Damage to Your Boat 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 325\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten Tactics That Separate Pros from Amateurs 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten Important Items to Keep Onboard 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten (Plus Two) Mechanical Checks for Buying a Pre-Owned Boat 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 349\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRandy Vance\u003c\/b\u003e 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. 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