Why Didn't I Think of That? : 1,198 Tips from 222 Sailors on 120 Boats from 9 Countries

by Susan Roberts, John Roberts

Overview

Cruising on a small boat is a continuous learning experience. Sometimes you discover answers on your own, but more often the best lessons come from casual conversations with other cruisers. Why Didn't I Think of That? brings together the lessons learned, the tested advice, and the ingenious solutions of more than 200 sailors from around the world. Here you'll find nearly 1,200 tips on everything from anchors to bilge pumps, refrigeration to communication, food preparation to handy gadgets, finding just the right tool to weathering the weather, and cruising with children to making your boat a secure and comfortable home. Whether you're new to cruising or a full-time liveaboard, this book belongs on board.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780070532212
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	04/01/1997
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	215
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

John and Susan Roberts have been sailing and writing for nearly 20 years. Their articles have appeared in Yachting, SAIL, and Cruising World. They finished their 36-foot sailboat, Sea Sparrow, from a bare hull and have cruised her from Maine to the Caribbean and back. This is their third book.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Above Deck

Cockpits

Equipment

Gadgets: Exterior

Masts and Rigging

Sail Plan

Weather Protection

Below Deck

Bugs and Vermin

Decor and Decoration

Gadgets: Interior

Heads

Heating and Cooling

Mildew and Mold

Miscellany

Odors

Screens

Stowage

Ventilation

Cruising and Seamanship

Advice: General

Anchors and Anchoring

Caribbean Boat Boys

Communications

Dinghies

Diving and Snorkeling

Docking and Marinas

Fuel

Navigation and Piloting

Offshore Sailing

Safety

Security

Travel Ashore

Visiting Other Countries

Water Supply

Weather

Food

Cooking and Food Preparation

Fishing

Galley

Provisioning

Refrigeration: Doing Without

Refrigeration: Electrical/Mechanical

Refrigeration: General

Refrigeration: Iceboxes

Stoves

Stowage

Life Afloat

Children

Clothing

Entertainment

Guests

Laundry

Mail

Medical

Money: Costs and Budgets

Money: Earning While Cruising

Money Management

Pets

Useful Products

Maintenance

Backup Equipment

Engines

Exterior

Miscellaneous Maintenance

Sail Care

Sewing and Sewing Machines

Sinking Prevention

Spare Parts

Tools

Major Equipment and Systems

Bilge Pumps

Diesel Engines

Electrical Systems

Electronic Equipment

Exhaust Systems

Fuel and Water Tanks

Generators and Solar Panels

Lightning Protection

Lights and Lighting

Outboard Motors

Steering Devices

Appendix: Contributing Cruisers

Index

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