Chapman Piloting Seamanship & Boat Handling [Unabridged] [Hardcover]

Elbert S. Maloney (Author), Charles Frederic Chapman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1999

Chapman carries on a tradition of authoritativeness, covering the latest developments in navigation, electronics, communications, and safety. Completely rewritten and re-illustrated in full color, with more than 1,000 photos, drawings, charts, graphs, and tables.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

When Chapman Piloting lands on your doorstep--all 656 pages of it--it's easy to feel daunted. Have faith, sailor. Now in its 63rd edition, Charles Frederic Chapman's masterpiece is a boater's bible. Indeed, one Amazon.com customer raves, "if you could take a class called Boating 101, this would be the textbook." It's more than just a basic text, however; it's a complete curriculum of nautical knowledge, from knots to navigation, docking to distress calls, plus etiquette, protocol, and terminology for powerboaters and sailors alike. Accessible to the beginner, Chapman Piloting is an essential reference for even the most experienced sailor. A necessary component of any nautical library. Highly recommended. --M. Stein

About the Author

Elbert S. "Mack" Maloney is one of the best-known boating writers in the country, contributing a monthly column to Motor Boating & Sailing magazine and authoring and editing several classic books in the field of marine navigation. He is active in boating education, and has served as director of education for the United States Power Squadrons and as department chief of education on the National Staff of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. He lives in Florida. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 656 pages
• Publisher: Hearst Marine Books; 63rd edition (December 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688168906
• ISBN-13: 978-0688168902
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #611,742 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #20 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Sailing > Navigation

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beginners - This is a must have..., October 3, 2000

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Thomas Nye (Princeton, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chapman Piloting Seamanship & Boat Handling (Hardcover)

I just started in the world of boating and really was quite clueless to the whole terminology used. I have since read about 3 books and find that I use Chapman's the most. The others were good to get my feet wet, but Chapman's is the one I actually use consistenly. Easy to understand and really the only reference / learning book I have found that covers every aspect of boating I needed to learn. Excellent purchase and I would suggest it to anyone who is just starting out. Can't imagine learning all this without it...

42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A reference to all nautical books outhere., September 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Chapman Piloting Seamanship & Boat Handling (Hardcover)

This book teaches you the basics, and beyond on every nautical subject you can think of. It is used as a reference for other nautical books outhere. It's fully ilustrated with pictures, diagrams, and drawings. Many people think this book is the bible of boating. Safety, rules of navigation, docking, and navigation are thoroughly covered. Although you won't find specifics as to electrical or other specialized subjects, it does give you the basics, and priciples behind it.

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Old Friend, January 5, 2000

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Andy Gliganic (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chapman Piloting Seamanship & Boat Handling (Hardcover)

Chapman's is probably on more boater's book shelves than any other nautical text. While I refer to the navigation sections most often, readers will find comprehensive sections on boat handling, safety, equipment, and marlinspikemanship. Chapman's gives alot of bang for the buck.