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Boat Mechanical Systems Handbook: How to Design, Install, and Recognize Proper Systems in Boats

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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 623.82
EAN: 9780071444569
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0071444564
Label: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Manufacturer: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 448
Publication Date: December 22, 2008
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Studio: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press




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Get the full story on your boat's mechanical system



The first book to cover the design, selection, installation and evaluation of mechanical systems on boats, Boat Mechanical Systems Handbook will be an invaluable guide for boat designers, builders, owners, buyers, mechanics, surveyors and insurers. Dave Gerr recommends design guidelines and components for drive trains, engine fuel and exhaust systems, bilge pumps, steering, ventilation, anchor handling systems and more.





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Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Absolutelly amazing
Absolutely amazing hanbook. I think Dave Geer can read in my mind and writte directly about 99% of my designing troubles, problems ang give me recipes.
Very clear written, 110% usefull.
I live not in USA, not in England or other country with english language. For me very important is easy language. This book has easy for foreigners language and very good ilustration.
This is my third book of Dave Gerr. Ones again the best choice
If I can, I give six star for this book



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - This is a 'MUST HAVE' boaters book !
If you are doing a new buildout, restoration or planning to do either this book MUST join those by Nigel Calder (Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual: How to Maintain, Repair, and Improve Your Boat's Essential Systems) and other great authors, on your reference shelf. The details provided for various systems include historical examples, numerous sketches, photos and engineering formulas and careful attention to international standards and measurments. The boating world is a better place because ... Read More



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Gerr's latest (Mechincal systems)
Another bible for home boat builders and designers. This and Gerr's propeller handbook are must haves.

Why? Covers a wide range of key boat systems (steering, exhaust, tanks, etc)to a level just not found anywhere else. Drawings, pictures, and well written experiences - interesting reading as well as a solid reference book.




 



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