There are more owners of powerboats than of sailboats. So how come that while books on sailing are dime-a-dozen (don't take that literally!), there are so much fewer on motorboating? We don't have the answer. What we have is a nice selection of worthy exceptions.Powerboating books
Recommended powerboating books
Boat Handling Under Power
Good guide to what sets powerboats apart, how they behave under power, and why.
Boating Magazine's the Boat Doctor
DIY guide for motorboaters, published September 98.
Getting Started in Powerboating
A thorough and well written primer on motorboating and motorboats.
Motorboating: A Complete Guide
Covering practically all aspects of motorboating, this is the authoritative guide to motorboating. A bestseller on the topic.
Practical Small Powerboat Maintenance
Good aid for the layman without special prior knowlegde to engine repairs, electrics etc.
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You will find related videos the other sections. And of course, for more excitement, see the narrative and shipwrecked pages!
Better Boat Handling - Handling Your Twin Inboard -Outboard
Instructional video, part of the "Better Boat Handling" series.
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