The Australian boating manual
Gandy, Dick2009
Books
Find it!
Anyone studying for any kind of marine certificate, whether for recreational or commercial purposes, will undoubtedly find it to be exceptionally useful general reference. A commendable aspect of the book is the comprehension tests at the end of each chapter. The tests ensure that what you have just read is learnt and memorised.
Main title:
The Australian boating manual / Dick Gandy.
Author:
Gandy, Dick, author
Edition:
Fourth edition.
Imprint:
Sydney : Ocean Publications, 2009.Copyright Dick Gandy, 1996
Collation:
968 pages. : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm.
Notes:
Cover title.Includes index.
Contents:
Chapter 1. Buying & insuring a boat--Chapter 2. Training, certification & what to study--Chapter 3. Nautical terms, boat design, construction, fittings & rigs-- Chapter 4. Ropes, knots, splices & safety-- Chapter 5. Boat maintenance, hazardous materials & care of sails-- Chapter 6. IALA buoyage system & other colour illustrations--Chapter 7. Anchoring systems--Chapter 8. Boat handling & towing-- Chapter 9. Lifting equipment, winches & safety-- Chapter 10. Watchkeeping duties & nautical emergencies-- Chapter 11. International & local collision prevention regulations-- Chapter 12. Australian boating regulations, vessels in survey & pollution & environment protection-- Chapter 13. Load, buoyancy & stability-- Chapter 14. GNSS (GPS), AIS & electronic charts-- Chapter 15. Sounders, logs, autopilots & alarms-- Chapter 16. Radar, ARPA, SART & other radar transponders-- Chapter 17. Navigation -- compasses, bearings & headings-- Chart work & passage planning-- Tides & currents - Chapter 18. Radio, satellite & EPIRB communication-- Chapter 19. Work (occupational) health & safety -- First aid-Fire prevention & control -- Safety equipment, sea survival & rescue-- Work practices, communication & safety management system / plan-- Safe operations regulations-- Chapter 20. Meteorology (weather)-- Chapter 21. How engines work & their parts-- Chapter 22. Engine lubrication & cooling systems-- Chapter 23. Inboard diesel fuel system-- Chapter 24. Propulsion, gearboxes & propellers-- Chapter 25. Engine beds, exhaust, ventilation & soundproofing-- Chapter 26. Engine operation, alarms, controls & maintenance-- Chapter 27. Outboard engines-- Chapter 28. LPG & LPG engines-- Chapter 29. Bilges, pumps, auxiliary power, refrigeration & plumbing-- Chapter 30. Solar & other electrical systems-- Chapter 31. Rudders & steering systems---- Contacts - emergencies, weather & websites.
ISBN:
9780958097116 (hbk)
Dewey class:
623.880994
Language:
English
Added title:
Subject:
Seamanship -- Handbooks, manuals, etcMarine engineering -- Handbooks, manuals, etcNavigation -- Handbooks, manuals, etcNavigation -- Handbooks, manuals, etcBoats and boating -- Australia -- Handbooks, manuals, etcMarine engineering -- Handbooks, manuals, etcSeamanship -- Handbooks, manuals, etcNavigation -- Handbooks,manuals,etc
BRN:
253513
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Adult Non Fiction - Science and Technology | 623.880994 GAN | Available |