Wooden Boat -Gribbins

Readers who want to repair wiring, make the best use of their marine radios, or add accessory features will be able to do so without fear of undertaking the project. 5 1/2 X 8 1/2, 176 pgs., 30 b/w photos and 15 line drawings

Choosing and equipping a boat, coastal navigation, passagemaking, and maintenance. Highly illustrated and recommended for both novices and veterans . 7 1/4 X 9 3/4, 96 pgs., 114 b/w photos and 28 diagrams

The largest active-duty flying boat of WWII! Here Steve Ginter reveals every facet of this huge Flying Dreadnought. This unique profile is filled with specs, development history, scale drawings, cockpit photos, operating stats and more. Naval Fighters 29. Sftbd., 8 1/2x 11, 72 pgs., 164 bandww ill.

Joe Seliga has been hand building canvas-on-wood canoes in his Ely, Minnesota, workshop for more than 60 years. Seliga's work is considered the best-of-the-best among canoe aficionados and wooden boat builders alike. This all-color celebration of hand craftsmanship and rustic elegance details from start-to-finish the construction of Seliga's canoes, from selecting the right woods through the project's inaugural launch. Within these pages the legacy of this master craftsman is passed on for all to enjoy. Hardcover, 10 x 10, 156 pp, 200 color

Everything the boat owner needs to know to keep the boats power plant in good working order. Covers all basic maintenance procedures, explains the workings of turbo-chargers and inteRCoolers, and how marine cooling systems work. Fuel systems, lubrication, converting an ex-vehicle engine for marine use, on-board tools and spares are also covered. Sftbd., 6 1/4x 9 1/4, 128 pgs., 103 b&w ill.

A key skill for yachtsmen and motor boaters, anchoring may be the only way to prevent a boat from being blown into the rocks. This one-of-a-kind book is the only one on the subject of anchoring, and covers the theory, tackle and techniques to perform a safe anchor. Sftbd., 5 1/4 x 8 1/4, 111 pgs., 27 color ill.

Once you can sail, you will want to race. This book takes you through the learning process and breaks down racing into its key elements, how a race works, helming and crewing, boat preparation, tactics and tuning. Paperback, 7-1/2 x 9-1/2, 64 pp, 197 b/w

Subtitled: 30,000 Miles in a Small Boat. These are the fascinating stories of the many voyages that Peter Hancock has made in his 26ft sailboat Kylie, including trips around Britain, into the waters of Bulgaria, from one end of the Mediterranean to the other and across the Atlantic to Antigua.

Step-by-step for easily made and useful articles that make life at sea easier and protect from the elements. 7 1/2 X 10, 136 pgs., 150 b/w photos.

Subtitled: An Enthusiasts Guide to High Performance Non-Metallic Materials for Automotive Racing and Marine Use. Todays technology makes it possible for racers to repair and construct their own body panels with the aid of this informative guide. Coverage includes FRP materials, fibers & fiber forms, resins, gel coats, advanced techniques, building molds & plugs, structures and materials, health & safety tools, and shop equipment. Sftbd., 8 1/2x 11, 154 pgs., b&w ill. throughout.

This full-color guide covers every aspect of navigating fast boats with attention to unique considerations. 6 3/4 X 9 1/2, 64 pgs., 41 color photos and 60 diagrams.