How Boat Things Work : An Illustrated Guide

by Charlie Wing

A look inside the mysterious machines that power, steer, and control sailboats and powerboats A fully illustrated tour of a boat's mysterious machines and gizmos, this beautifully detailed guide features more than 100 cutaway and exploded drawings to give readers a glimpse into the inner workings of both powerboats and sailboats, including engines and propulsion gear, steering, rigging, ground tackle, electronic gear, electrical systems, and plumbing. Eighty principal devices and systems are covered, each in a two-page spread complete with simple explanations of parts, tips for disassembly and assembly, and instructions for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair. Ideal for do-it-yourselfers, this is an essential onboard resource that even the mechanically impaired can appreciate.

Genres: Nonfiction

176 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2003

Reviews

[Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really clear, great diagrams and both general and specific explanations... of you're around boats you need to read this!!! Great job Charlie Wing.

[Adam Ewok · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

[Saadiah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a comprehensive, easy to understand yet detailed guide to all sorts of boating bits and pieces. Super useful for anyone who really needs to know how boat things work.

[Holly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm reading this for school as it is required reading. I wouldn't recommend it unless you plan on working on marine systems.