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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 623.8231029
EAN: 9780071489201
Edition: 2
ISBN: 0071489207
Label: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Manufacturer: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 496
Publication Date: December 29, 2007
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Studio: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
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The first book ever to reveal what boat builders pay thousands of dollars to learn: the secrets of owner satisfaction
What makes a boat owner happy? Eric Sorensen and J. D. Power & Associates answer that question in detail in this revised edition of Sorensen’s Guide to Powerboats. Now incorporating results from J. D. Powers’ Boat Competitive Information Study, this guide tells you everything you need to know before opening your wallet. From runabouts and pontoons to express cruisers and bassboats, the book covers it all, explaining the implications of different hull designs, construction methods, engine technologies, and more. Includes J. D. Power's "Power Circle" rankings.
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The Guide to Powerboats, How to Evaluate Design, Construction and Performance is nearly 500 pages of details and supported opinion of design features of powerboats. The book is laid out in two sections: "How Boats Work" and "Boat Reviews". On the surface it seems to be a book for the consumer with a chapter titled "Finding your next boat" and a section of "Boat Reviews", however, it is much more. This book addresses basic design of power small craft but also gets into the details of how design ... Read More
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