Royce's Powerboating Illustrated [Paperback]

Patrick M. Royce (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1992

Royce’s Powerboating Illustrated, as promised in its title, providing information from "the best of all powerboating worlds." Topics include planning concepts and problems, boat trailers, propellers, corrosion, and artificial respiration. Illustrations and maps enhance the instruction of every passage. A glossary and index allows finding your area of interest very simply. This book is issued in conjunction with Royce’s Sailing Illustrated, Volume 1 and Royce’s Sailing Illustrated, Volume 2.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 415 pages
• Publisher: Western Marine Enterprises (May 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0930030672
• ISBN-13: 978-0930030674
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,392,668 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Royce's Powerboating Illustrated 6th edition, June 27, 2004

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Roger Paskell (Agoura Hills, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Royce's Powerboating Illustrated (Paperback)

This is the 1994 6th edition with the first edition being 1960. I find the history of how things got to where they are today very enlightening and helpful. The book has the feel of an old and possibably outdated book, but that isn't true. You still tie a knot the same way today as you did on HMS Bounty.

This book covers trailer boating from A to Z including how it all happened. If you are looking for a manual of how to operate your new boat, I suggest the manafacturer. If you want a wealth of general knowledge I suggest this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book, October 10, 2002

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"setver64" (Atlantic Highlands, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Royce's Powerboating Illustrated (Paperback)

This book is chock full of information and tips on matters relating to boating safety. It covers everything from how rope works to 2 cycle and 4 cycle engine operation to weather to electricity, and contains numerous anecdotes which can keep you from making the same mistakes as others. The book is also filled with Sergio Aragones-style illustrations in the margins. The author evidently spent his whole life creating it. This book is a casual, easy read, and belongs in the head or in the travel kit. An amazing book even if you, like me, are hardly a boater at all.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Marine Tech book!, September 17, 2010

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This review is from: Royce's Powerboating Illustrated (Paperback)

I bought this book because I read about it in a boating magazine article. Its is not expensive. I have learned so much about a myriad of boating issues, problems, boat design, electronics, weather, etc. Even if you don't own a boat you will find this book quite informative for so many other applications. It really explains how a lot of thing work. The illustrations aren't the best but are funny at times and made it enjoyable to read. I have since bought 2 more copies for friends and relatives. A great reference book for any boater or any do it yourself person!