Coastal Cruising Under Power

Introduction: An Invitation to Come Cruising<br/>PART I Choose Your Cruising Powerboat<br/>1 Choosing a Boat Design<br/>2 Interiors<br/>3 Engines, Drive Systems, Steering, and Stabilizers<br/>4 Electrical Systems and Generators<br/>5 Freshwater Systems, Heads, and Tanks<br/>6 Cooking, Refrigeration, Heating, and Cooling Systems<br/>7 Buying the Boat<br/>8 Where to Keep the Boat<br/>Part II Select Gear for Cruising<br/>9 Navigation Equipment<br/>10 Communications Equipment<br/>11 Anchors and Related Gear<br/>12 Safety Equipment<br/>13 Dinghies<br/>14 More Essential and Useful Stuff<br/>15 Records and Paperwork<br/>Part III Use Your Boat<br/>16 Learning Skills<br/>17 The Rules of the Road<br/>18 Boat Handling<br/>19 Anchoring<br/>20 Weather<br/>21 Piloting and Navigation Basics<br/>22 Cooking on Board<br/>Part IV Keep It Running Well and Looking Good<br/>23 Routine Maintenance<br/>24 Tools and Spare Parts<br/>25 Keeping it Clean<br/>Part V Live the Cruising Life<br/>26 How to Live the Cruising Lifestyle<br/>27 Supporting the Cruising Lifestyle<br/>28 Planning a Cruise<br/>29 Diversions<br/>30 Favorite Cruising Recipes<br/>Part VI Cruise These Great Destinations<br/>31 Erie Canal<br/>32 Chesapeake Bay<br/>33 Intracoastal Waterway<br/>34 North Carolina<br/>35 Abacos, Bahamas<br/>36 Florida Keys<br/>37 Southwest Florida<br/>38 Northern California Delta<br/>39 Puget Sound<br/>40 Door County, Wisconsin<br/>Appendix 1: Boating Resources and Information<br/>Appendix 2: Cruising Boat Manufacturers’ and Websites<br/>Appendix 3: Cruising Destination Information<br/>Index