Subtitled: Some of My Favorite Shots. A stunning collection of pristine waters and the classic Mahogany boats that navigate them. Dramatic shots of beautifully restored Chris-Craft, Gar, Dodge, Ditchburn and other wooden boats grace the pages of this beautifully produced color gallery. Recommended. Sftbd., 8 1/2x 11, 80 pgs., 85 color ill.

Experience the heyday of speedboats-an era when speed was still a novel plaything of the wealthy, and boats were raced as passionately as Duesenbergs and Bugattis. Powered by monstrous inboard engines-the fruits of wartime technology-these luxurious specimens and their intrepid pilots competed fiercely with rivals around the world. Relish in meticulous cutaway drawings, archival photography and opulent color shots of impeccably restored mahogany torpedoes cleaving the waves today, just as they did in years past. 10 X 10, 192 pgs., 200 b/w and 114 color photos.

Subtitled: Engine Modifications for Maximum Boating Performance. When it comes to powerboating, there's no such thing as 'too much power.' This information-packed guide details how to increase the performance of your big-block Chevy engine. Fully illustrated with tips and techniques on build-up, tuning and repair. Sftbd., 8 1/2'x 10 3/4', 218 pgs., 475 b&w ill.

Subtitled: Engine Modifications for Maximum Boating Performance. When it comes to high performance boating, 'too much power is not enough.' Factory-trained Mercruiser engineer Dennis Moore turns his attention to small-blocks, detailing how to maximize power for increased power. Chapters cover: auto and marine engine differences; an overview of the stock small-block marine engine; cylinder block mods; cylinder heads; performance camshaft principles; carbs, intake manifolds, flame arrestors and fuel pumps; exhaust and ignition systems. Sftbd., 8 1/2'x 10 3/4'. 208 pgs., b&w ill.

The structural behavior of materials and how they come together to create boats. More than 120 photos and line drawings accompanied by case studies and a glossary. 7 1/2 X 9 1/2, 192 pgs., 120 b/w

Century is a renowned manufacturer of runabout, utility, and water ski boats. Starting out in Milwaukee in 1926, Century continues to be a leader in the powerboat industry today. This book traces the company's humble beginnings to market prominence, focusing on the wooden-hulled inboard and outboard boats built from 1930 to 1968. In the wood era, the company offered utilities, triple cockpit speedboats, and streamlined runabouts that performed exceptionally well against the competition. Hdbd., 8 1/4 x 10 5/8, 128 pgs., 77 color, 47 b&w ill.

In this lavishly illustrated volume, four-time Pulitzer Prize nominee Jeffrey L. Rodengen tells the fascinating story behind Mercury's rise and ultimate triumph, and reveals the mystique behind the company that leads the world in marine propulsion. As Mercury Marine enters the new millennium, the company is poised for even greater accomplishments, and has embarked on a new round of ventures and partnerships around the world. Explore the legacy of Mercury Marine in this dynamic work of the most recognized names in the marine industry. Hdbd., 9 1/4'x 11 1/2', 208 pgs., 105 b&w ill., 59 color.

Rewritten and fully updated, this is the widely definitive guide to the art and science of sailing boats of all types and sizes in all kinds of weather.