Good Boatkeeping [Paperback]

Zora Aiken (Author), David Aiken (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1995

For weekender and world cruiser alike, here is a wide-ranging compendium of hints, tips, and projects for boatowners, all of which aim to ease everyday life afloat. Readers will learn how to: set up, organize, and stock the galley for cruises of any length; catch and prepare fish and shellfish; grow herbs and sprouts; solve the storage puzzle: convert unused space to handy nooks and crannies; clean anything the fastest and easiest way; take care of your engine and electronics; heat, cool, and move air; modify the exterior for easier access, greater comfort, and better efficiency; streamline anchoring, moorage, and dockage; catch, carry, and conserve fresh water; paint, varnish, and work with fiberglass; keep the crew fit and healthy; keep pets secure and happy at sea; get rid of crawling, flying, and scampering pests; care for rigging and sails; get children involved in boating; handle mail, keep watch, stow trash, deal with laundry, and much more.

Editorial Reviews

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``. . .an impressive volume--a comprehensive and invaluable short cut to the lessons that only time and much research can otherwise teach.'' (48 North )

``. . .practical, uncomplicated, based on experience.'' (WoodenBoat )

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Praise for this title: "... an impressive volume-a comprehensive and invaluable short cut to the lessons that only time and much research can otherwise teach."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 1 edition (April 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070007470
• ISBN-13: 978-0070007475
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,462,814 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Boatkeeping is the best!, August 21, 2000

By 

Richard Kelly (West Babylon, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Good Boatkeeping (Paperback)

Regardless if you are a sail-boater or power boater, Zora and David Aiken have written a must read, must own book for evry boater. Be it day sailing, cruising, travel, vacation, Good Boatkeeping has tip upon tip that actually makes all phases of boating more fun. The easy to read, well thought out book has helpful hints ranging from mechanics, to cooking, storage, on board entertainment...you think of it, they've thought it through and then some! It's a great gift for every boater.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Gift for ANY Mariner!, September 5, 2002

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James Carter (Castro Valley, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Good Boatkeeping (Paperback)

I received this book as a gift from a non-sailor for Christmas. At a quick first glance and once-over I thought 'I already know this stuff' and the book sat on my bookshelf until now.

As a person who has raced dinghies, catamarans and cruised on sailboats up to 80 feet, I thought I had learned enough of the small details that come with time on the water. I knew, of course, that there is a great deal more to know but I never thought it would come in the form of a simple book.

This book has hundreds of nuggets of information that will make your life easier, more fun and help you look like you know what you are doing, even if you are new to boating.

And if you DO know what you are doing, this is still a great book. I guarantee that there will some several nuggets for anyone and well worth the small price.

Buy this book for yourself of for someone else, you will not regret it.

2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Gift for ANY Mariner!, September 5, 2002

By 

James Carter (Castro Valley, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Good Boatkeeping (Paperback)

I received this book as a gift from a non-sailor for Christmas. At a quick first glance and once-over I thought 'I already know this stuff' and the book sat on my bookshelf until now.

As a person who has raced dinghies, catamarans and cruised on sailboats up to 80 feet, I thought I had learned enough of the small details that come with time on the water. I knew, of course, that there is a great deal more to know but I never thought it would come in the form of a simple book.

This book has hundreds of nuggets of information that will make your life easier, more fun and help you look like you know what you are doing, even if you are new to boating.

And if you DO know what you are doing, this is still a great book. I guarantee that there will some several nuggets for anyone and well worth the small price.

Buy this book for yourself of for someone else, you will not regret it.