Seaworthy

<h4>Foreword by Tony Gibbs</h4><h4>Preface</h4><h3>1. Avoiding Collisions</h3><h4>Collisions Between Boats Underway • Collisions at Marinas: So Many Boats, So Little Room • Collisions Between Racing Sailboats • Avoiding Tugs and Barges • Avoiding Big Ships • Passing Under Drawbridges • What Should You Do If Your Boat Is in a Collision?</h4><h3>2. Preventing Fires</h3><h4>How Boat Fires Start • Troubleshooting 12-Volt DC Electrical Systems • The AC Electrical System • Poking Around Your AC Electrical System • The Problem with Portable Electric Heaters • Propulsion System Fires • Keeping Fuel Out of the Bilge: Gasoline • Keeping Fuel Out of the Bilge: Diesel • Galley Fires • Marine Dry Stack Fires • Your Boat's on Fire . . . Now What?</h4><h3>3.Staying Afloat</h3><h4>Why Boats Sink at the Dock • Why Boats Sink Underway • Why Fiberglass Boats Sometimes Fail • Sailboat Stability • Powerboat Stability • The Art of Securing Your Boat</h4><h3>4. Seamanship</h3><h4>Going Offshore • The Loss of Morning Dew • The Loss and Recovery of Grey Girl • Coping with Monster Waves • The Last Few Hours of Proteus • Coastal Cruising: Abandoning Ship • Entering Inlets • All About Boat Wakes • Minding Your Own Boat's Wake • Grounding and Ungrounding • The Question of Salvage • Overboard Rescues from Sailboats • Overboard Rescues from Powerboats • Boat Handling in Thunderstorms</h4><h3>5. Hurricane Warning</h3><h4>Where to Keep Your Boat in a Hurricane • Critical Points • Hurricane Preparation Worksheet</h4><h3>6. Be Careful Out There</h3><h4>Boats and Swimming • Waterskiing Safety • Wear Your Personal Flotation Device (PFD)! • Boats and Lightning • Boats and Carbon Monoxide</h4><h3>7. Winterizing and Spring Fitting Out</h3><h4>Winterizing • Winterizing Chores • Winterizing Worksheet • Spring Fitting-Out Checklist • A Few Final Words</h4><h4>Resources</h4><h4>Acknowledgments</h4><h4>Index</h4>