{"product_id":"asd-tugs-thust-and-azimuth","title":"ASD Tugs: Thrust and Azimuth (2nd Edition 2019)","description":"\u003ch6 id=\"title\" class=\"a-spacing-none a-text-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"productTitle\" class=\"a-size-large celwidget\" data-csa-c-id=\"rb6qkp-qpgxx2-k6vkh7-9rpzbr\" data-cel-widget=\"productTitle\"\u003eLearning to Drive a Z drive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Azimuthing Stern Drive (ASD) tug or towboat is a high-performance vessel that is responsive, quick to maneuver and extremely powerful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book creates a mind and hands-on understanding through text and illustrations of the skills required to master a Z-drive and creates a learning pathway to acquire the skills of a Z drive tugmaster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eIn the hands of a skilled operator maneuvering these vessels looks effortless and seamless - smoothly spinning around, nimbly shifting position, having pinpoint control, all while the operator's hands move the control handles instinctively and naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book takes the reader through an efficient learning sequence leading to that level of proficiency. Text, illustrations and practice drills create a clear understanding of ASD maneuvering principles and assist the reader in acquiring the intuitive hands-on feel required to operate these vessels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter covers a basic maneuvering element - steering, managing speed, stopping, hovering, lateral movement - and their application to light boat, barge and ship handling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is the first step for a professional mariner adding a new competency to his or her art of towing - driving a Z-drive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Captain Jeffrey Slesinger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback: 208 Pages - 2nd Edition 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKU: P0299\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaptain Slesinger is a captain of oceangoing and harbor tugs and a maritime consultant. He is committed to promoting the professionalism of the brown and blue water mariner and creating innovative maritime business, safety, and training solutions.","brand":"Boat books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52957543727468,"sku":"P0299","price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/1920\/5996\/files\/asd-tuga-thrust-and-azimuth.jpg?v=1764807699","url":"https:\/\/www.boatbooks-aust.com.au\/products\/asd-tugs-thust-and-azimuth","provider":"Boat books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}