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Bennett Media
Bennett<i>   Boater's Guide to Improving Your Boat's Fuel Economy</i> 
Manufacturer:
Bennett Media
 
Bennett Boater's Guide to Improving Your Boat's Fuel Economy
Bennett Boater's Guide to Improving Your Boat's Fuel Economy
Item # : 050726

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  • Reduce the Fuel Costs of Boat Operation
  • Simple Steps and Procedures
  • DVD Length: 40 Minutes


  • Model Number: N8990DVD
      If you want to learn How to reduce the costs of boat operation & improve your boats fuel economy, the Boater's Guide to Improving Your Boats Fuel Economy is just what you need!
    Increased fuel... more...
       
    $22.0
    List Price:  $29.95
    Closeout:  $22.00



     
     
    Bennett Media
    Bennett Media<i>   Boaters Guide to Twin Screw Boat Handling </i> 
    Manufacturer:
    Bennett Media
     
    Bennett Media Boaters Guide to Twin Screw Boat Handling
    Bennett Media Boaters Guide to Twin Screw Boat Handling
    Item # : 050727

  • Maneuvers, Docking, Wind & Current, Controls and much more
  • Covers all the controls and their positions
  • DVD Length: 40 Minutes


  • Model Number: N8995DVD
      Features:
    Detailed procedures, thorough explanations, illustrative examples & demonstrations filmed in real time that show what to do and what not to do, in split screen... more...
       
    $29.95
     
    Our Price:  $29.95



     
     
    Paradise Cay
    Boat Interior Construction 
    Manufacturer:
    Paradise Cay
     
    Boat Interior Construction
    Boat Interior Construction
    Item # : 050126

  • 3rd Edition, by Michael Naujok
  • Paperback, 174 Pages, 6-3/4" x 9-1/2"


  • Model Number: 9781574091533
      The best-selling guide for amateur boat builders who are modifying an existing boat or building a new one. Extensive detail and over 450 color photos covering every practical detail of constructing a... more...    
    $32.99
    List Price:  $34.95
    Our Price:  $32.99



     
     
    Paradise Cay
    Boatowner's Illustrated Electrical Handbook 
    Manufacturer:
    Paradise Cay
     
    Boatowner's Illustrated Electrical Handbook
    Boatowner's Illustrated Electrical Handbook
    Item # : 050599

  • 2nd Edition
  • by Charlie Wing, 280 Pages


  • Model Number: 0071446443
      Hardcover: 280 pages
    Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 2 edition
    ISBN: 0071446443
    Charlie Wing received his Ph.D. in oceanography from MIT. Since then, he has spent... more...
       
    $32.99
    List Price:  $34.95
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    Paradise Cay
    Boatowner's Mechanical And Electrical Manual 
    Manufacturer:
    Paradise Cay
     
    Boatowner's Mechanical And Electrical Manual
    Boatowner's Mechanical And Electrical Manual
    Item # : 050362

  • 818 Pages, 3rd Edition
  • Covers virtually everything on both power and sailboats


  • Model Number: 9780071432382
      Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual (our best seller).
    By Nigel Calder - how to maintain, repair, and improve your boat's essential systems. Included are electrical, engines,... more...
       
    $46.99
    List Price:  $49.95
    Our Price:  $46.99



     
     
    Paradise Cay
    The Brightwork Companion 2007: 
    Manufacturer:
    Paradise Cay
     
    The Brightwork Companion 2007:
    The Brightwork Companion 2007:
    Item # : 050695

  • Author: Rebecca Wittman
  • Paperback, 176 Pages


  • Model Number: INT131
      Tried-and-True Methods and Strongly Held Opinions in Thirteen and One-Half Chapters. A hands-on handbook for the do-it-yourself refinisher, first published in 2003 is a truly practical guide.... more...    
    $17.99
    List Price:  $19.95
    Our Price:  $17.99



     
     
    Paradise Cay
    Captain's Quick Guide - Anchoring 
    Manufacturer:
    Paradise Cay
     
    Captain's Quick Guide - Anchoring
    Captain's Quick Guide - Anchoring
    Item # : 050303

  • By Peter Nielsen
  • 16-Panel, foldout waterproof guide


  • Model Number: 0071487719
      Anchoring is a necessary skill for any boater--power or sail--whether for a picnic lunch in a secluded cove or for an overnight visit in a distant anchorage. This 16-panel, foldout guide provides... more...    
    $7.99
    List Price:  $8.95
    Our Price:  $7.99



     
     
    Paradise Cay
    Complete canvas worker's guide 
    Manufacturer:
    Paradise Cay
     
    Complete canvas worker's guide
    Complete canvas worker's guide
    Item # : 050356

  • 176 pages
  • How to outfit your boat using natural or synthetic cloth


  • Model Number: 70240809
      Complete canvas worker's guide: how to outfit your boat with fabric.
    Jim grant - simple instructions for canvas work on home sewing machine for boat, sail, and hatch covers, harnesses, flags,... more...
       
    $17.99
    List Price:  $19.95
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    Paradise Cay
    The Complete Riggers Apprentice 
    Manufacturer:
    Paradise Cay
     
    The Complete Riggers Apprentice
    The Complete Riggers Apprentice
    Item # : 050403

  • 392 pages
  • 800 illustrations


  • Model Number: 70648409
      The complete riggers apprentice - brion toss.
    The definitive reference on the art and science of rigging, this massive work combines and updates toss' renowned riggers apprentice and riggers... more...
       
    $37.99
    List Price:  $39.95
    Our Price:  $37.99



     
     
    Paradise Cay
    "Diesel Engine Care And Repair" 
    Manufacturer:
    Paradise Cay
     
    "Diesel Engine Care And Repair"
    "Diesel Engine Care And Repair"
    Item # : 050624

  • By Nigel Calder
  • Pamphlet: 16 Pages


  • Model Number: 9780071508865
      Diesel Engine Care and Repair
    by Nigel Calder
    When it's sink or swim, this Quick Guide will keep you afloat! On the water, when an engine problem surfaces, there is no time to spend searching... more...
       
    $7.99
    List Price:  $8.95
    Our Price:  $7.99



     
     
    Paradise Cay
    Diesel Troubleshooter, 2nd Edition 
    Manufacturer:
    Paradise Cay
     
    Diesel Troubleshooter, 2nd Edition
    Diesel Troubleshooter, 2nd Edition
    Item # : 050701

  • Author: Don Seddon
  • Paperback, 94 Pages


  • Model Number: FER058
      Don Seddon is both an engineer and a sailor. This makes him uniquely qualified to write this book There is no hard shoulder afloat, and no mechanic around the corner. If your engine breaks down,... more...    
    $17.99
    List Price:  $19.95
    Our Price:  $17.99



     
     
    Paradise Cay
    Fiberglass & Other Composite Materials, Revised Edition 
    Manufacturer:
    Paradise Cay
     
    Fiberglass & Other Composite Materials, Revised Edition
    Fiberglass & Other Composite Materials, Revised Edition
    Item # : 050702

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  • Author: Forbes Aird
  • Paperback, 154 Pages


  • Model Number: PGN102
      A Guide to Fiberglass and Other Composite Materials for race cars, street rods, boats and aircraft. It includes Fiberglass, Kevlar, Carbon Fiber, Molds and Structures. This is a fully revised and... more...    
    $15.0
    List Price:  $21.95
    Closeout:  $15.00



     
     
    Paradise Cay
    Fiberglass Boat Repair Manual 
    Manufacturer:
    Paradise Cay
     
    Fiberglass Boat Repair Manual
    Fiberglass Boat Repair Manual
    Item # : 050369

  • 171 pages
  • 200 illustrations


  • Model Number: 71569146
      Fiberglass boat repair manual, by A. Vaitses.
    A manual for the owner of a sail or powerboat, large or small, who desires an encyclopedic source for the care of his or her boat. Subjects covered... more...
       
    $27.99
    List Price:  $29.95
    Our Price:  $27.99



     
     
    Paradise Cay
    Fiberglass Boat Repairs 
    Manufacturer:
    Paradise Cay
     
    Fiberglass Boat Repairs
    Fiberglass Boat Repairs
    Item # : 050666

  • A Step-by-step Guide to Fiberglassing
  • By Roger Marshall, Paperback: 192 Pages


  • Model Number: INT433
      Fiberglass Boat Repairs is an entry-level guide, Written and illustrated by Roger Marshall and is a step-by-step color photo guidance for repairing and renewing fiberglass boats If you don't have... more...    
    $22.99
    List Price:  $24.95
    Our Price:  $22.99



     
     
    Paradise Cay
    Powerboat Handling Illustrated 
    Manufacturer:
    Paradise Cay
     
    Powerboat Handling Illustrated
    Powerboat Handling Illustrated
    Item # : 050300

  • Step-by-step maneuvering instructions
  • Paperback - 192 Pages


  • Model Number: 0-07-146881-1
      Powerboat Handling Illustrated by Bob Sweet.
    From docking to surviving storm waves; everything you need to know before you hit the water
    Using hundreds of illustrations and photos,... more...
       
    $20.99
    List Price:  $22.95
    Our Price:  $20.99



     
     
    Paradise Cay
    Runabout Renovation 
    Manufacturer:
    Paradise Cay
     
    Runabout Renovation
    Runabout Renovation
    Item # : 050773

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  • How to Find and Fix Up an Old Speedboat or Runabout
  • Covers Structural and Cosmetic Upgrading, Upholstery, Electrical, Mechanical
  • Author: Jim Anderson, Paperback, 149 Pages


  • Model Number: INT 226
      Features:
    How to find and fix up an old fiberglass speedboat or runabout and have a show stopper for far less than the cost of a new one
    Covers structural and cosmetic upgrading,... more...
       
    $12.0
    List Price:  $16.95
    Closeout:  $12.00



     
     
    Paradise Cay
    Sail And Rig Tuning 
    Manufacturer:
    Paradise Cay
     
    Sail And Rig Tuning
    Sail And Rig Tuning
    Item # : 050298

  • By Ivar Dedekam.
  • 80 Pages with index


  • Model Number: 1-898660-67-0
      The best-illustrated manual ever on sail and rig tuning for small yachts and keelboats. Features 152 color diagrams and a brilliantly concise text. Offers a logical approach to trimming every sail,... more...    
    $22.99
    List Price:  $24.95
    Our Price:  $22.99



     
     
    Paradise Cay
    Sailboat Electrical Simplified 
    Manufacturer:
    Paradise Cay
     
    Sailboat Electrical Simplified
    Sailboat Electrical Simplified
    Item # : 050358

  • 160 pages
  • 320 illustrations


  • Model Number: 70366497
      Sailboat electrics simplified - don casey. Boat wiring has never been more clearly explained and illustrated. Topics in this book include: 12-volt circuit trouble shooting, batteries, alternators,... more...    
    $19.99
    List Price:  $21.95
    Our Price:  $19.99



     
     
    Paradise Cay
    Sailboat Hull & Deck Repair 
    Manufacturer:
    Paradise Cay
     
    Sailboat Hull & Deck Repair
    Sailboat Hull & Deck Repair
    Item # : 050328

  • 136 pages


  • Model Number: 70133697
      Sailboat hull & deck repair
    D. Casey. With a bit of fiberglass cloth, some resin and these step-by-illustrated-step explanations, readers will be amazed at the wonders they work. Repairs covered... more...
       
    $19.99
    List Price:  $21.95
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    Paradise Cay
    Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual 
    Manufacturer:
    Paradise Cay
     
    Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual
    Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual
    Item # : 050611

  • By Don Casey
  • 896 pgs, illustrated


  • Model Number: 0071462848
      The definitive guide from the world's best-known sailboat maintenance expert
    Don Casey’s Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual combines six core volumes into a single,... more...
       
    $51.99
    List Price:  $59.95
    Our Price:  $51.99



     
     
    Paradise Cay
    Sailboat Refinishing 
    Manufacturer:
    Paradise Cay
     
    Sailboat Refinishing
    Sailboat Refinishing
    Item # : 050302

  • By Don Casey
  • Paperback - 144 Pages


  • Model Number: 0-07-148658-5
      Paperback - 144 Pages
    How to renew and beautify a fiberglass sailboat. Excellent graphically driven explanations of techniques and procedures make this a standout among how-to manuals. Covers... more...
       
    $12.99
    List Price:  $14.95
    Our Price:  $12.99



     
     
    Paradise Cay
    Sailors Secrets 
    Manufacturer:
    Paradise Cay
     
    Sailors Secrets
    Sailors Secrets
    Item # : 050399

  • 288 pages
  • Hard cover


  • Model Number: 71348697
      Sailors secrets - advice from the masters. Badham & robinson. Distilled in this book are the seagoing experiences of its editors and the wisdom of hundreds of contributors. Instructive, humorous,... more...    
    $17.99
    List Price:  $19.95
    Our Price:  $17.99



     
     
    Paradise Cay
    The 12 Volt Bible For Boats, 2nd Edition 
    Manufacturer:
    Paradise Cay
     
    The 12 Volt Bible For Boats, 2nd Edition
    The 12 Volt Bible For Boats, 2nd Edition
    Item # : 050359

  • 194 Pages
  • For Boat Owners Who Are Not Skilled Electricians
  • Author: Miner Brotherton, Revised by Ed Sherman


  • Model Number: 9780071392334
      The 12 volt bible for boats is a nuts and bolts primer and is a clear, non-threatening introduction to 12-volt electrical systems used on small boats. Thoroughly updated as to modern equipment,... more...    
    $14.99
    List Price:  $16.95
    Our Price:  $14.99



     
     
    Weems & Plath
    Weems & PlathThe 12 Volt Doctor's Practical Handbook 
    Manufacturer:
    Weems & Plath
     
    Weems & PlathThe 12 Volt Doctor's Practical Handbook
    Weems & PlathThe 12 Volt Doctor's Practical Handbook
    Item # : 050361

  • Spiral Bound, 220 Pages
  • Author: Edgar J. Beyn
  • ISBN: 1-878797-01-8 / ASIN: B001AMU8NQ


  • Model Number: 15010
      Features:
    The 12 volt doctor's practical handbook: for the boat's electrical system is designed to help anyone who is not a trained electrician to cope with whatever predicament occurs... more...
       
    $22.99
    List Price:  $29.99
    $24.98



     
     
    Weems & Plath
    Weems & Plath The 12 Volt Doctor's Alternator Book 
    Manufacturer:
    Weems & Plath
     
    Weems & Plath The 12 Volt Doctor's Alternator Book
    Weems & Plath The 12 Volt Doctor's Alternator Book
    Item # : 050360

  • 200 Pgs


  • Model Number: 15012
      The 12 volt doctor's alternator book - Spa Creek Instrument Co. - Simplifies the mysteries of the boat's alternator. Includes simple drawings and clear instructions which help the boater understand... more...    
    $28.99
    List Price:  $34.99
    $29.99



     
     
    West System
    West System The Gougeon Brothers On Boat Construction 
    Manufacturer:
    West System
     
    West System The Gougeon Brothers On Boat Construction
    West System The Gougeon Brothers On Boat Construction
    Item # : 050367

  • Hardcover
  • 406 pages - 5th Edition


  • Model Number: 002
      The Gougeon Brothers On Boat Construction (revised edition). Covers wood and epoxy boat building.
    The Gougeon Brothers have been pioneers in epoxy formulation and epoxy composite boat... more...
       
    $37.99
     
    $42.38



     
     
    West System
    West System Wooden Boat Restoration & Repair 
    Manufacturer:
    West System
     
    West System Wooden Boat Restoration & Repair
    West System Wooden Boat Restoration & Repair
    Item # : 050238

  • Softcover manual
  • 76 Pages


  • Model Number: 002-970
      Softcover manual - 76 pages.
    This manual shows you how to do professional level repairs and renovations that dramatically extend the life of your wooden boat. Dry rot repairs, structural frame... more...
       
    $4.69
     
    $5.50



     
     
    West System
    West System Fiberglass Boat Repair & Maintenance 
    Manufacturer:
    West System
     
    West System Fiberglass Boat Repair & Maintenance
    West System Fiberglass Boat Repair & Maintenance
    Item # : 050236

  • Softcover manual
  • 84 Pages


  • Model Number: 002-550
      Softcover manual - 84 pages.
    A complete, illustrated guide to most fiberglass boat repair problems. Includes detailed instructions on repairing rotted stringers and frames, delamination, keel... more...
       
    $4.69
     
    $5.05



     
     
    West System
    West System Gelcoat Blisters: Diagnosis, Repair & Prevention 
    Manufacturer:
    West System
     
    West System Gelcoat Blisters: Diagnosis, Repair & Prevention
    West System Gelcoat Blisters: Diagnosis, Repair & Prevention
    Item # : 050237

  • Softcover manual
  • 52 pages


  • Model Number: 002-650
      Softcover book - 52 pages.
    This manual provides a thorough explanation of osmotic blistering, and detailed, illustrated instructions on effective laminate drying techniques, repairing localized... more...
       
    $4.69
     
    $5.05



     
     
    Paradise Cay
    When A Loose Cannon Flogs A Dead Horse... 
    Manufacturer:
    Paradise Cay
     
    When A Loose Cannon Flogs A Dead Horse...
    When A Loose Cannon Flogs A Dead Horse...
    Item # : 050722

  • Author: Olivia A. Isil
  • Paperback, 125 Pages


  • Model Number: INT332
      ... There's the Devil to Pay: Seafaring Words in Everyday Speech.
    A salty collection of over 250 words, phrases and sayings that have become common in English usage. Arranged alphabetically and... more...
       
    $11.99
    List Price:  $12.95
    Our Price:  $11.99



     
     
    Paradise Cay
    Wooden Boat Renovation 
    Manufacturer:
    Paradise Cay
     
    Wooden Boat Renovation
    Wooden Boat Renovation
    Item # : 050724

  • Author: Jim Trefethen
  • Hardcover, 265 Pages


  • Model Number: INT241
      New Life for Old Boats Using Modern Methods. The first all-inclusive repair and restoration guide for the boat owner with average skills who needs to know how to find the right boat to restore, the... more...    
    $24.0
    List Price:  $32.95
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