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GOOD TECHNICAL BOAT PUBLICATIONS
There are myriad books and magazines covering all sorts of topics related to boat operation and maintenance. Since this list is under the RESOURCES >> Engineering hierarchy of this site, the list below will deal solely with publications of a technical nature. I've personally reviewed all of the books (with the exception below) on this list and found them to be very good resources. From what I could tell from taking a peek at it on Amazon.com, the last book on this list "Quick and Easy Maintenance: 1,001 Time-Saving Tips" is more of a "helpful-hints from Captain Heloise" type of publication. I've included it on this list because it does contain some good information for the totally clueless or slovenly boat operator(s). Most of the boat cleaning and minor maintenance tips could really help save program resources over the long haul.
Books |
| "Marine Diesel Engines: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair" -- by Nigel Calder |
| "Outboard Engines: Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Repair" -- by Ed Sherman |
| "Boatowner's Mechanical & Electrical Manual: How to Maintain, Repair, and Improve Your Boat's Essential Systems" -- by Nigel Calder |
| "Powerboater's Guide to Electrical Systems: Maintenace, Troubleshooting, and Improvements" -- by Ed Sherman |
| "The Fiberglass Boat Repair Manual" -- by Allan H. Vaitses |
| "Refrigeration for Pleasureboats: Installation, Maintenance and Repair" -- by Nigel Calder |
| "Quick and Easy Boat Maintenance: 1,001 Time-Saving Tips" -- by Sandy Lindsey |
Magazines |
| Professional Boat Builder, go to the website to apply for a FREE subscription |
| Cruising World - A magazine devoted primarily to recreational boating that will frequently feature articles of a technical nature. Go to the website to subscribe. |
Websites |
| Cruising World - In case you missed the link under "Magazines" above, plus at the time that this page was made it appears that they are going to put their past technical articles on their web site. |
| Blue Sea Systems - Maintains a very nice site chock full of good information relating to boat electrical systems. Blue Sea Systems is a manufacturer/seller of marine electrical components. |
| Alden Trull Yacht Electrical Design - Offers a shareware wire sizing program, Wire Sizer, for low voltage DC wire runs. (best if viewed in IE) |
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