Illustrated Boat Dictionary in 9 Languages

Cover
Copyright
Contents
Introduction
CHAPTER 1 THE BOAT
	Parts of the boat – yachts
	Parts of the boat – dinghies
	Parts of the boat – motorboats & RIBS
	Types of boat, including hull shapes & keels
	Boat construction – GRP, metal & ferro
	Boat construction – wooden boats
	Deck & deck gear
	Types of rig
	Parts of the rig
	Standing & running rigging
	Sail types
	Accommodation – general
	Accommodation – galley
	Accommodation – nav area
	Accommodation – saloon
CHAPTER 2 UNDER WAY
	Knots & splices
	Points of sail
	Setting sails & trim
	Manoeuvring under sail
	Heavy weather sailing
	Launching & retrieving boats
	Racing
	Manoeuvring under power
	Berthing alongside & stern-to
	Mooring to a buoy
	Anchors & anchoring
	In port/harbour
	Buying basic supplies
	Charts & chartwork
	Buoys
	Dangers
	Tides
	Navigation lights
	Weather
	Beaufort scale
CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS
	Essential tools
	Laying up & launching
	GRP boat maintenance
	Paint & varnishwork
	Woodworking tools
	Wooden boat repairs
	Timber & metal types
	Metalwork
	Parts of the engine
	Engine checks & problems
	Engineer’s toolbox & spares
	Props & shaft
	Outboards
	Steering
	Hydraulic steering
	Water systems
	Gas system
	Heating systems
	Electrical supply
	Electrician’s toolbox & spares
	Winches
	Sail & rigging repairs
CHAPTER 4 EMERGENCIES
	Safety equipment
	Emergency problems
	Parts of the body
	Injuries & illness
	First aid kit
CHAPTER 5 GENERAL REFERENCE
	Directions
	Clothing
	Numbers & times
	Countries & nationalities
	Weights & measures
Index
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	B
	C
	D
	E
	F
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