{"product_id":"how-boat-things-work-an-illustrated-guide","title":"How Boat Things Work: An Illustrated Guide","description":"“Anyone who contemplates any onboard do-it-yourself work should have this book at his or her elbow.”--Cruising World\n“This book reduces a boat to its most rudimentary parts in simple drawings and clear explanations. Fascinating to read, it’s a perfect teaching tool.”--Ocean Navigator\nWhether you’re a new mariner or a lifetime veteran, How Boat Things Work is a resource you can’t afford to be without. With intricate two-color cutaway drawings of eighty different systems and devices, as well as detailed explanations of how they’re assembled, how they work, and how they can go wrong, this book covers every primary component of your boat's inner workings.\nThis guided tour “under the hood” of your sailboat or powerboat includes: Engines, transmissions, bearings, stuffing boxes, propellers Steering systems, autopilots, windvanes, compasses Rigging, splicing, line handling, block and tackle, sail controls Anchors and windlasses DC and AC electrical systems Pumps, toilets, seacocks, freshwater systems\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0071493441\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: 31UIGP001MY1_ns\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Wing, Charlie\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43868584837181,"sku":"31UIGP001MY1_ns","price":7.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0071493441-0.jpg?v=1792621026","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/how-boat-things-work-an-illustrated-guide","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}