Motorboats first took to American waters in the late 1800s. Yacht clubs started to hold races on rivers and lakes. By the early 1900s, powerboat racing had official rules. It became a national sport. You can race a powerboat as soon as you are nine years old. It doesn t matter if you re a boy or a girl, tall or short, big or small. Successful boat racers come in all shapes and sizes.

New to motorboating? Do you need to learn the basics? Or are you experienced, but wish to broaden your skills and develop your techniques? In either case, Motorboating is the perfect book for you.This, step-by-step companion is packed with information and easy-to-follow illustrations. Motorboating is a complete reference for every level of tender, RIB, fishing boat, motor cruiser or sports boat driver. It is ideal whether you are a beginner and need a straightforward, easy-to-understand guide, or are taking your sport to the next level and looking for the professional tips and tricks that will help you improve your speed, skill, safety and enjoyment.Motorboating covers the following and much more:Basic Principles – powerboat types, propulsion systems, buying a boatGoing to Sea – essential gear, navigation, weather, communicationsBoat Handling – launching, manoeuvring, staying in controlSafety at Sea – passage planning, man overboard and boating in heavy weatherThis is the way to learn, develop and refresh your boating skills.

Following the international success of his Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible, now in its second edition, John Payne turns his talents from sailing boats (his hobby) to powerboats (his profession). The new Motorboat Electrical and Electronics Manual covers all inboard engine boats, from 20' to 120', coastal, inshore, and blue-water vessels. This complete guide to the electrical systems and the electronics for large and small pleasure boats and workboats is a must for all builders, owners and operators, whether they are concerned with new boats or older boats and their maintenance and upgrading. Topics cover everything from diesel engines to refrigeration, and lightning protection to batteries and metal corrosion. Payne has put together a detailed, extremely useful, and thoroughly practical guide, explaining in detail how to select, install, maintain, and troubleshoot all the electrical and electronic systems on a boat.