Best Books

What’s the difference between a deep-vee hull and a modified vee? A planing hull and a displacement hull? Find out the answer to these and scores of other frequently asked questions in All About Powerboats. Writing for any boater seeking a better understanding of modern powerboat design and handling, author Roger Marshall provides a well-illustrated, clear introduction to small powerboats (18 to 30 feet long) from the perspective of use. His practical advice on hull shape, engines, construction methods, steering systems, comfort, and safety gives today’s boaters a thorough grounding in powerboat selection, use, and lore.

Walking the entire 2,200-mile length of the Appalachian Trail is to serious hikers what scaling Mount Everest is to climbers. This unconventional book combines sage advice with personal experiences and anecdotes to produce an unusually thoughtful, highly readable handbook of interest to long-distance hikers everywhere. 55 illustrations.

Written by one of the best-known figures in all of sailing and a leading authority on Optimist sailing and racing, 'The Winner's Guide to Optimist Sailing is the ideal training manual for young skippers, their parents, and their coaches. The most comprehensive sailing guide to the International Optimist dinghy class features: Step-by-step instructions on every aspect of beginning sailing More than 100 stunning photographs and helpful illustrations Useful tips and winning tactics for competitive racing Special advice sections for parents and coaches

An unconventional guide to life by the best-selling author of Ridin' High, Livin Free draws on the writer's hard-won experiences as a Hell's Angel and former prisoner, sharing his philosophies as gleaned from his survival efforts and years on the open road. 50,000 first printing.

The essential information boaters need--onboard and at their fingertips On the water, when questions arise, there's no time to search through an exhaustive manual. The 'Captain's Quick Guides provide all the answers--fast. Drawn from the world's largest boating library, each laminated Quick Guide presents 14 color panels of authoritative, concise information on a critical topic, designed for onboard quick reference. Quick Guides are: Hinged and laminated for durability and resistance to water damage Carefully organized with color illustrations for instant, easy answers Ideal for emergency situations with an at-your-fingertips format Just right for tight quarters, where space is an issue