Boatbuilding and Maintenance

By Emiliano Marino A Guide for the Self Reliant SailorThis is a remarkable book lavishly covering all the techniques involved in traditional sailm...

This manual takes both novice and experienced boatowner through minor to major repairs of electrical systems, engines, electronics, steering system...

A Father, his Daughter, and the Unsailed Sea 'The passages he addresses directly to Phoebe are as tender as the father-daughter letters in Karl Ove...

Most outboard motors will be troublesome at some point in their lives, but armed with the right knowledge a skipper needn't worry. The Reeds Outboa...

A great book on yacht design for novice designers who want to use pencil and paper or CAD; boat owners who wish to modify their hull, rig, deck lay...

Although we can thank Susan and John Roberts for compiling this excellent book, it was really written by 222 sailors from 120 boats in 9 different ...

Combining and updating the renowned "Rigger's Apprentice" and "Rigger's Locker", "The Complete Rigger's Apprentice" meets the changing face of mode...

An easy, step-by-step guide containing everything you need to know about standing and running rigging on a boat.By: Danilo FabbroniRigging covers ...

This comprehensive reference work describes and illustrates some 200 types of inshore craft that once fished and traded, under oar and sail, around...

For decades, boat building has catered for the rich and the elite, and has been out of the reach of ordinary people both economically and culturall...

By Michael Teare Manx National Heritage Library & Archives hold the archive of a small family business called Teare and Sons, Sail Makers and S...

This densely illustrated, hands-on guide to diesel engine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair renders its subject more user-friendly than ever...

 Third Edition A really good manual for diesel engine maintenance, repair and troubleshooting. Comprehensive without being overwhelming, the book c...

The Gougeon Brothers on Boat Construction A manual covering everything you need to know to build a boat using the West Epoxy System

The Boat Data Book is a treasure trove of invaluable information for boatowners, designers, builders, surveyors, chandlers and anyone maintaining t...

Shouldn't your boat's name look as distinctive as your boat? A well-chosen and well-designed name on atransom or topsides is the finishing touch an...

Pat Manley’s bestselling book which tells you how to carry out the most common boat maintenance jobs.By: Pat Manley Colour photo-sequences and clea...

This has become a favourite reference book for basic electrics on boats. Everything the average yachtsman needs to know on installation, trouble-sh...

This book covers all the factors relevant to choosing and installing a new diesel engine, whether the work will be done by the owner or entrusted t...

The Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines is aimed at boatowners rather than experienced mechanics. In clear, jargon-free English it explains how a d...

Everybody should do diesel engine course, but as soon as you finish the course you'll start to forget stuff and evenin if you're the practical type...

Boatowner's Illustrated Wiring Manual is a user-friendly, practical manual for all onboard electrical projects - from fixing loose connections to r...

Most diesel engines will develop a problem at some point in their lives, but armed with the right knowledge a skipper needn't worry. The Reeds Dies...

The first in a series of highly practical, hands on, step-by-step photographic manuals, Replacing Your Boat's Engine fills a gap in the market for ...