{"product_id":"confident-powerboating","title":"Confident Powerboating","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMastering Skills and Avoiding Trouble Afloat\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eA practical how-to guide to handling and avoiding powerboat problems and emergencies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith no secondary method of propulsion, poorer stability profiles, and enough speed to get themselves into trouble fast, powerboats are far more susceptible to emergencies than sailboats. Confident Powerboating addresses your safety concerns, providing a detailed guide to avoiding problems, coping with difficult situations, and responding to emergencies effectively. Also, each section contains several anecdotes of problems encountered and resolved (or not).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConfident Powerboating will show you how to master every situation aboard your powerboat. You'll learn how to : Dock under adverse wind and current conditions with inboard or outboard engines, twin or single; Cope with bad weather, rough seas, and tricky inlets; Anchor or raft up in any situation; Handle your boat at speed; Cruise safely in fog or darkness; Overcome engine failures and gear breakage; Tow another boat or receive a tow; Deal with emergencies such as fire, flooding, going aground, or abandoning a sinking boat. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Stu Reininger\u003cbr\u003ePaperback : 173 Pages\u003cbr\u003eSKU: P1883","brand":"Boat books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52956214886764,"sku":"P1883","price":35.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/1920\/5996\/files\/Confident-Powerboating.jpg?v=1764761596","url":"https:\/\/www.boatbooks-aust.com.au\/products\/confident-powerboating","provider":"Boat books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}