All About Powerboats
Book Description
What's the difference between a deep-vee hull and a modified vee? A
planing hull and a displacement hull? Find the answers to these
and scores of other frequently asked questions in All About
Powerboats. Writing for any boater seeking a better
understanding of modern powerboat design and handling, author
Roger Marshall provides a well-illustrated, clear introduction
to small powerboats (18 to 30 feet long) from the perspective of
use. His practical advice on hull shape, engines, construction
methods, steering systems, comfort, and safety gives today's
boaters a thorough grounding in powerboat selection, use, and
lore.
From the Back Cover
"Clear, insightful, easy to understand. This book is a must for
powerboaters."--Bill Sisson, editor, Soundings
"Roger Marshall shares three decades of accumulated boating
knowledge so you can cut years off your learning curve!"--Dean
Clarke, executive editor, Sport Fishing
Your plain-language guide to powerboat design and
performance
What's the difference between a modified-V and a deep-V hull?
Or a planing hull and a displacement hull?
Why does boat A have flared topsides and not boat B?
How can I tell if a boat is adequately powered?
How do I judge a boat's seaworthiness just by looking at it?
What are the advantages or disadvantages of twin engines or a
stern drive?
Get answers to these and all your questions about powerboat
design and performance in All about Powerboats.
If you want to know what makes a boat fast, slow, stable,
unstable, seaworthy, comfortable, or ideal for the things you
want it to do, here's a perfect place to start. Longtime boat
designer Roger Marshall tells you what you need to know about
hull design, engines, drive trains, steering systems, comfort
factors, safety features, and construction methods. He
translates the jargon, explains the key concepts, and offers a
wealth of insights into what makes powerboats tick.
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