General Books


The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: Third Edition, Completely Revised, Expanded and UpdatedThe Annapolis Book of Seamanship: Third Edition, Completely Revised, Expanded and Updated
Best Price: $27.57
I highly recommend this book for any aspect of sailing knowledge. My brother found a first...
Marine Diesel EnginesMarine Diesel Engines
Best Price: $15.51
I try to read as many books on engines as I can. I own GotEngines.com and I always have a strong...
A Night to RememberA Night to Remember
Best Price: $1.50
I just re-read Night to Remember for the first time in many years, and was reminded why it got...
The Strip-Built Sea Kayak: Three Rugged, Beautiful Boats You Can BuildThe Strip-Built Sea Kayak: Three Rugged, Beautiful Boats You Can Build
Best Price: $10.99
If you enjoy woodworking and want to build a beautiful, lightweight, high-performance sea-kayak...
Inspecting the Aging Sailboat (The International Marine Sailboat Library)Inspecting the Aging Sailboat (The International Marine Sailboat Library)
Best Price: $8.09
This allowed me to do my own cursory review to determine if a boat warranted further...


Quick and Easy Boat Maintenance: 1,001 Time-Saving TipsQuick and Easy Boat Maintenance: 1,001 Time-Saving Tips
Best Price: $8.26
I bought this book used on Amazon and found it to be extremely helpful. Granted, my boat is not...
Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook: A Compendium for Coastal and Offshore SailorsNigel Calder's Cruising Handbook: A Compendium for Coastal and Offshore Sailors
Best Price: $27.05
This is one of a very short list of outstanding books for cruisers. Anyone thinking of cruising...
Boating Skills and Seamanship, 13th EditionBoating Skills and Seamanship, 13th Edition
Best Price: $15.17
This book covers a lot of material which is essential for a new boat owner also a good review...
The Practical Mariner's Book of Knowledge: 420 Sea-Tested Rules of Thumb for Almost Every Boating SituationThe Practical Mariner's Book of Knowledge: 420 Sea-Tested Rules of Thumb for Almost Every Boating Situation
Best Price: $8.97
This is a well written book with short,to the point bits of information. Think of it as a...
Mercruiser Stern Drives 1964  1991 (Seloc Marine Tune-Up and Repair Manuals)Mercruiser Stern Drives 1964 1991 (Seloc Marine Tune-Up and Repair Manuals)
Best Price: $20.89
This is a very useful and informative manual. I will continue to use it for years to come.


The Fiberglass Boat Repair ManualThe Fiberglass Boat Repair Manual
Best Price: $17.40
It's really a good book.It was a fast dealivery I will buy more items from Amazon since it was...
A Cruising Guide to Puget Sound and the San Juan IslandsA Cruising Guide to Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands
Best Price: $21.72
Excellent guide book with great information (docking, fuel, eateries, malls, to do lists) for...
Sailboat Hull and Deck Repair (International Marine Sailboat Library)Sailboat Hull and Deck Repair (International Marine Sailboat Library)
Best Price: $12.01
Style wise, this is the opposite of The Sailmaker's Apprentice by Marino. This is not a book to...
The Elements of Boat Strength: For Builders, Designers, and OwnersThe Elements of Boat Strength: For Builders, Designers, and Owners
Best Price: $19.49
As a degreed aerospace engineer, I've used the formula's in this book to easily calculate the...
Sailboat Electrics SimplifiedSailboat Electrics Simplified
Best Price: $12.56
Sailboat Electrics Simplified This is a very good book. I recently bought a small trailer...

Canoecraft: An Illustrated Guide to Fine Woodstrip ConstructionCanoecraft: An Illustrated Guide to Fine Woodstrip Construction
Best Price: $14.83
You can absolutely build a strip canoe using this book alone, another review to the contrary. A...
The 12-Volt Bible for BoatsThe 12-Volt Bible for Boats
Best Price: $8.75
Easy to use in wiring a boat or any 12 volt DC wiring. All the things you will need to know to...
Runabout Renovation: How to Find and Fix Up an Old Fiberglass SpeedboatRunabout Renovation: How to Find and Fix Up an Old Fiberglass Speedboat
Best Price: $8.94
This book give a lot of info on the basics of rebuilding a boat. Most of the info could have...
Johnson/Evinrude Outboards, 1-2 Cylinders, 1971-89 (Seloc's Johnson/Evinrude Outboard Tune-Up and Repair Manual)Johnson/Evinrude Outboards, 1-2 Cylinders, 1971-89 (Seloc's Johnson/Evinrude Outboard Tune-Up and Repair Manual)
Best Price: $20.89
This book helped me rebuild a broken outboard w/o any prior knowledge. Well worth its weight in...
The Cruising Guide to Central and Southern California: Golden Gate to Ensenada, Mexico, Including the Offshore IslandsThe Cruising Guide to Central and Southern California: Golden Gate to Ensenada, Mexico, Including the Offshore Islands
Best Price: $17.20
I found this book to contain many useful tidbits of information, especially about prevailing...

Complete Idiot's Guide to TITANIC (The Complete Idiot's Guide)Complete Idiot's Guide to TITANIC (The Complete Idiot's Guide)
Best Price: $11.00
The Spanish Influenza Pandemic killed 40 million people. The sinking of The Titanic killed...
Evinrude/Johnson Outboard Shop Manual 48-235 Hp, 1973 1990 (Clymer Marine Repair Series) (Clymer Marine Repair Series)Evinrude/Johnson Outboard Shop Manual 48-235 Hp, 1973 1990 (Clymer Marine Repair Series) (Clymer Marine Repair Series)
Best Price: $23.06
One of the better repair manuals I've ever used. The large majority of the procedures are...
Buehler's Backyard BoatbuildingBuehler's Backyard Boatbuilding
Best Price: $15.26
I was expecting some good, useful information from this book. Oh yes, it has that and much...
Devlin's Boatbuilding: How to Build Any Boat the Stitch-and-Glue WayDevlin's Boatbuilding: How to Build Any Boat the Stitch-and-Glue Way
Best Price: $12.57
This is one of the best how to books I've ever read. It is very clearly written and covers...
The Complete Rigger's Apprentice: Tools and Techniques for Modern and Traditional RiggingThe Complete Rigger's Apprentice: Tools and Techniques for Modern and Traditional Rigging
Best Price: $22.01
If you want to simply understand how and your boat is rigged the way it is or you are doing your...

Blue HorizonsBlue Horizons
Best Price: $15.61
Very engaging story. The transformation from everyday life to a simpler one connected with...
Building Outrigger Sailing CanoesBuilding Outrigger Sailing Canoes
Best Price: $12.83
Excellent! The proof is in the pudding. I plan to build the T-2, one of the proas covered in...
The Old Outboard BookThe Old Outboard Book
Best Price: $14.45
This book is one to get for all ages.It lists all the brand motors of old. It gives the history...
Boatbuilding for Beginners (and Beyond): Everything You Need to Know to Build a Sailboat, a Rowboat, a Motorboat, a Canoe, and MoreBoatbuilding for Beginners (and Beyond): Everything You Need to Know to Build a Sailboat, a Rowboat, a Motorboat, a Canoe, and More
Best Price: $15.27
I own about half a dozen books on boat building that I think have considerable merit, but Jim...
Boatbuilding: A Complete Handbook of Wooden Boat ConstructionBoatbuilding: A Complete Handbook of Wooden Boat Construction
Best Price: $24.28
I bought and read this book first, then bought and read most of the boatbuilding books on the...

The Complete Book of Laser SailingThe Complete Book of Laser Sailing
Best Price: $10.26
This book covers a lot of basics, but was not well-updated since its original publication. Too...
The Art of RiggingThe Art of Rigging
Best Price: $6.16
Requires a basic knowledge of ship's rigging to be useful; but for the modeller, it is an...
The Story of the Titanic As Told by Its SurvivorsThe Story of the Titanic As Told by Its Survivors
Best Price: $3.93
I would like to recommend for all those interested to also read : " TITANIC...
Building the Greenland Kayak : A Manual for Its Contruction and UseBuilding the Greenland Kayak : A Manual for Its Contruction and Use
Best Price: $10.72
I have almost finished making my first Greenland kayak and this book has received it's fair...
Sailing Alone Around the World: The first solo voyage around the worldSailing Alone Around the World: The first solo voyage around the world
Best Price: $7.06
I first read this book about 30 years ago, I think. I vaguely remember thinking it was dry, and...

GPS For DummiesGPS For Dummies
Best Price: $6.65
This is a great font of GPS information. You can get the basics of a GPS and begin to enjoy It....
The Complete On-Board Celestial Navigator, 2007-2011 EditionThe Complete On-Board Celestial Navigator, 2007-2011 Edition
Best Price: $15.99
Excellent reference work with everything you need in one place to accompany your sextant. Some...
Mercruiser--Stern Drives: 1992-00 (Seloc Marine Manuals)Mercruiser--Stern Drives: 1992-00 (Seloc Marine Manuals)
Best Price: $21.29
A fine repair manual, good instructions, well illustrated, and in an easy to follow format that...
Boating 101: Essential Lessons for BoatersBoating 101: Essential Lessons for Boaters
Best Price: $6.99
This book is easy to understand and quick to read. It has basic boating information that new...
The Big Book of Boat Canvas: A Complete Guide to Fabric Work on BoatsThe Big Book of Boat Canvas: A Complete Guide to Fabric Work on Boats
Best Price: $10.99
Not bad for a beginner - I was looking for something with more precise info - I know how to make...

Oxford Latin Desk DictionaryOxford Latin Desk Dictionary
Best Price: $11.99
Wheelock's Latin (Wheelock's Latin) This handy desktop reference is full of surprises. It is...
Kayakcraft: Fine Woodstrip Kayak ConstructionKayakcraft: Fine Woodstrip Kayak Construction
Best Price: $12.87
Who could ask for more? We are well on our way to building the perfect kayak for our needs!
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pirates (Complete Idiot's Guide to)The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pirates (Complete Idiot's Guide to)
Best Price: $3.79
Idiot, from the Greek "idiotes" and once used to denote a person with mental...
Building Classic Small Craft : Complete Plans and Instructions for 47 BoatsBuilding Classic Small Craft : Complete Plans and Instructions for 47 Boats
Best Price: $17.92
This book is a delight to read and understand. It covers many small craft and brings to life...
Understanding Boat DesignUnderstanding Boat Design
Best Price: $8.00
An Excellent boat design 101, all the glossary,definitions,explanations , and boat design...

Maritime Economics Second EditionMaritime Economics Second Edition
Best Price: $47.86
I receive a very good article ( new book as I ordered but i got the book 10 days after the...
Mercury Outboards, 1-2 Cylinders, 1965-1989 (Seloc Publications Marine Manuals)Mercury Outboards, 1-2 Cylinders, 1965-1989 (Seloc Publications Marine Manuals)
Best Price: $21.24
The step step instructions and information are well organized and easy to follow. As a back yard...
Voyaging Under PowerVoyaging Under Power
Best Price: $8.50
This book is a good read even if you are not venturing far. The update has been well done...
Self-Sufficient SailorSelf-Sufficient Sailor
Best Price: $15.95
The second edition of "The Self-Sufficient Sailor" was published in 1997. For the...
Waggoner Cruising Guide 2008 (Waggoner Cruising Guide)Waggoner Cruising Guide 2008 (Waggoner Cruising Guide)
Best Price: $19.00
By far, the Northwest's best selling, most popular cruising guide. Informative and entertaining....

The Nature of Boats: Insights and Esoterica for the Nautically ObsessedThe Nature of Boats: Insights and Esoterica for the Nautically Obsessed
Best Price: $11.79
I love books on how things work, and I love books on boats. This one is a great combination of...
Principles of Yacht DesignPrinciples of Yacht Design
Best Price: $27.60
What can I state more! A Bible for all who design or want to understand yacht design
The Cruising MultihullThe Cruising Multihull
Best Price: $12.72
Chris White's designs are certainly among the best, if not the best, in the world for...
The Outlaw Sea: A World of Freedom, Chaos, and CrimeThe Outlaw Sea: A World of Freedom, Chaos, and Crime
Best Price: $4.36
This book covers a wide range of subjects related to shipping and explains that many aspects of...
The C&O Canal CompanionThe C&O Canal Companion
Best Price: $10.51
I organized and led our high school youth group (23 people) for a week long ride on the trail. ...

Fifty Wooden Boats: A Catalog of Building Plans, Vol.1Fifty Wooden Boats: A Catalog of Building Plans, Vol.1
Best Price: $8.13
To who ever desires or dreams of building this is a valuable eye opener of what has been drawn...
Clinker Plywood Boatbuilding ManualClinker Plywood Boatbuilding Manual
Best Price: $18.75
Iain Oughtred's book, "Clinker Plywood Boatbuilding Manual" is full of helpful hints...
   
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