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How to Select and Buy a Cruising Boat at Home or Offshore.

Cruising Boats, How to Select, Equip and Maintain, #1

by John Champion ...

Series Book 1 - Cruising Boats, How to Select, Equip and Maintain
Various options for importation from the USA (also applicable to other countries) are discussed. The authors personal experience in the process is drawn upon and includes several perfectly legal, money saving tips like offshore delivery and taking advantage of the Australian/USA free trade agreement.Four distinct chapters address selection of a boat with analysis of what passage makers and live ... Read more

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Various options for importation from the USA (also applicable to other countries) are discussed. The authors personal experience in the process is drawn upon and includes several perfectly legal, money saving tips like offshore delivery and taking advantage of the Australian/USA free trade agreement.Four distinct chapters address selection of a boat with analysis of what passage makers and live
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Two Clowns Cross the Pacific in a Small Boat

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Tells of a sailing journey from San Diego to Australia in a 40 foot sailing boat. Covers Mexico, French Polynesia, Cook Islands, Tonga and Fiji. Also has a chapter on various events "that were too much fun," for the crew. Includes useful detail on various formalities required in the respective ports of call. Chapters on each of the destinations mentioned above and a final chapter on comical (in ... Read more

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Tells of a sailing journey from San Diego to Australia in a 40 foot sailing boat. Covers Mexico, French Polynesia, Cook Islands, Tonga and Fiji. Also has a chapter on various events "that were too much fun," for the crew. Includes useful detail on various formalities required in the respective ports of call. Chapters on each of the destinations mentioned above and a final chapter on comical (in
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Marine Electrics Made Simple or How to Keep the Batteries Charged

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by John Champion ...

Series Book 3 - Cruising Boats, How to Select, Equip and Maintain
Marine electrics are mostly misunderstood by cruising sailors, the people who need the most understanding. This small book describes in simple detail, in plain language how to keep the batteries charged and the options available to do this. It does not attempt to get technical but instead concentrates on the practical understanding of the issues so you can make informed decisions and understand ... Read more

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Marine electrics are mostly misunderstood by cruising sailors, the people who need the most understanding. This small book describes in simple detail, in plain language how to keep the batteries charged and the options available to do this. It does not attempt to get technical but instead concentrates on the practical understanding of the issues so you can make informed decisions and understand
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Comparing Production Boats in Order to Get What You Need

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by John Champion ...

Series Book 2 - Cruising Boats, How to Select, Equip and Maintain
Five chapters including a beginners explanation of ratios to help you better understand magazine reviews and predict a vessels performance under sail. Much useful information for the potential boat buyer. ... Read more

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Five chapters including a beginners explanation of ratios to help you better understand magazine reviews and predict a vessels performance under sail. Much useful information for the potential boat buyer.
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Comedies Under Sail or Real Races by Real Amateurs

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These yacht races actually happened as unlikely as it may seem. There is nothing educational, serious or worthwhile in these tales but you may get a laugh from them. The first 50% is free so don't blame me if you don't like it! ... Read more

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These yacht races actually happened as unlikely as it may seem. There is nothing educational, serious or worthwhile in these tales but you may get a laugh from them. The first 50% is free so don't blame me if you don't like it!
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How to Select, Equip and Maintain a Cruising Boat. The Series.

by John Champion ...

How to Select, Equip and Maintain a Cruising Boat. The Series. Is a compilation of the authors other e books on cruising boats. The material is the same but makes it all available in one volume at a much lower price. Thirty seven different chapters beginning with comparing boats and the various aspects of different designs and builds. The buying process, both at home and offshore are discussed. ... Read more

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How to Select, Equip and Maintain a Cruising Boat. The Series. Is a compilation of the authors other e books on cruising boats. The material is the same but makes it all available in one volume at a much lower price. Thirty seven different chapters beginning with comparing boats and the various aspects of different designs and builds. The buying process, both at home and offshore are discussed.
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Important Upgrades for Your Cruising Boat

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by John Champion ...

Series Book 4 - Cruising Boats, How to Select, Equip and Maintain
Learn the easy and humorous way about some serious topics. These non technical chapters will provide a light hearted but informative understanding of the topic. Many many suggestions for making your life at sea (or anchor) more comfortable and fun. ... Read more

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Learn the easy and humorous way about some serious topics. These non technical chapters will provide a light hearted but informative understanding of the topic. Many many suggestions for making your life at sea (or anchor) more comfortable and fun.
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Understanding Your Boats Systems and Choices.

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by John Champion ...

Series Book 6 - Cruising Boats, How to Select, Equip and Maintain
The book details some boat systems such as windlasses and anchoring rode. Compares the options available and the benefits of horizontal and vertical windlasses. Explains what to consider when shopping for a windlass and how to calculate what size to buy. Chapter 2 deals with best installation practice. Chapter 3 deals with boat system voltage, AC and DC is examined and the pros and cons of each, ... Read more

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The book details some boat systems such as windlasses and anchoring rode. Compares the options available and the benefits of horizontal and vertical windlasses. Explains what to consider when shopping for a windlass and how to calculate what size to buy. Chapter 2 deals with best installation practice. Chapter 3 deals with boat system voltage, AC and DC is examined and the pros and cons of each,
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The Secret Australian Animals Club

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The Secret Australian Animals Club tells of a group of animals living together in a major Australian city park. They include a wombat, peacock, frilled neck lizard and many others. Their names reflect each animals character, Sleepy Head, Fancy Pants and Know It All are the names of the ones mentioned above. Each story features a different central character supported by the rest of the group. ... Read more

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The Secret Australian Animals Club tells of a group of animals living together in a major Australian city park. They include a wombat, peacock, frilled neck lizard and many others. Their names reflect each animals character, Sleepy Head, Fancy Pants and Know It All are the names of the ones mentioned above. Each story features a different central character supported by the rest of the group.
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Refits, More Ways to Make Your Boat Better.

Cruising Boats, How to Select, Equip and Maintain, #5

by John Champion ...

Series Book 5 - Cruising Boats, How to Select, Equip and Maintain
Details the various options of marine refrigeration and the benefits and disadvantages of each. A chapter on hauling out and various issues to consider like staying aboard or moving off for the job. Refitting in Thailand is discussed as a popular, value for money option taken by hundreds if not thousands of boats each year. Access to systems and components is a compromise on most boats, some tips ... Read more

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Details the various options of marine refrigeration and the benefits and disadvantages of each. A chapter on hauling out and various issues to consider like staying aboard or moving off for the job. Refitting in Thailand is discussed as a popular, value for money option taken by hundreds if not thousands of boats each year. Access to systems and components is a compromise on most boats, some tips
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The Reluctant Mariner

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The Reluctant Mariner tells of an Australian couple's five-year circumnavigation of the world in a 12.2-metre long, steel-hulled ketch called Onawa. The author, Joanna Hackett, was once a self-proclaimed landlubber who had never even considered sailing off over the horizon in search of adventure but, having married a man keen to do just that, was willing to "give it a go". Her candid account, ... Read more

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The Reluctant Mariner tells of an Australian couple's five-year circumnavigation of the world in a 12.2-metre long, steel-hulled ketch called Onawa. The author, Joanna Hackett, was once a self-proclaimed landlubber who had never even considered sailing off over the horizon in search of adventure but, having married a man keen to do just that, was willing to "give it a go". Her candid account,
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Sailboat Projects

by Clarence Jones ...

Here's what reviewers have said about this book:This book is full of well-illustrated ideas to make your boat safer and more comfortable. All of the projects are easy and economical to perform most with common items available at any hardware store. This is a great read for novices as well as seasoned sailors and particularly for those with smaller boats and weekend cruisers.. . .Downloaded the ... Read more

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Here's what reviewers have said about this book:This book is full of well-illustrated ideas to make your boat safer and more comfortable. All of the projects are easy and economical to perform most with common items available at any hardware store. This is a great read for novices as well as seasoned sailors and particularly for those with smaller boats and weekend cruisers.. . .Downloaded the
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