9781520557410

Anchoring and Mooring the Cruising Multihull

Format: Paperback

ISBN13: 9781520557410

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This is the authoritative guide to all things related to anchoring & mooring a cruising boat. As a multihull cruiser with decades of experience, Mark Johnson has written a book that he wishes had been available to him when he got started with boats over 45 years ago. Even though this information is specifically geared towards multihull users, this book is filled with tips and valuable how-to information every yacht and cruising boat owner can use.Information Including:- Primary & Secondary Anchors (why you need both and which brands work the best)- Anchor Rode Choices (and which ropes / chains to use)- Shackle Choices (a thorough review, including what to avoid using and why)- How to properly size everything for your particular boat- How to construct an anchor bridle that works for your craft- Tips for avoiding wear and tear on all equipment for hassle-free use for years to come- Windlasses & electric winches - complete guidance for understanding, building, maintaining and operating a windlass / winch system- Resolving windlass problems with certain helpful accessories - All about docking & mooring, including safe practices- Anchoring techniques for different types of sea bottoms - muddy, sandy, rocky, weedy, etc.- How to secure your cruising boat for an oncoming storm ... even a hurricane- Anchoring & mooring etiquette other cruisers around you will love!- And much more.This book contains information on: Anchors, Boat Anchors, Windlass, Electric Winch, Ropes & Chain

ISBN-13

9781520557410

ISBN-10

1520557418

Weight

0.62 Pounds

Dimensions

6.00 x 0.46 x 9.00 In

List Price

$13.95

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

202 pages

Publisher

Independently published

Published On

2017-02-09



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