Know Your Boat : The Guide to Everything That Makes Your Boat Work

Know Your Boat is here to rescue the millions of boaters who have always been afraid to peer into their boat s innards for fear of what they ll find. Here at last is the humorous, user-friendly guide that will give a timid skipper the courage to grab a wrench and tame the savage beast in the bilge (or at least make its acquaintance). Assuming no mechanical aptitude, David Kroenke provides readers with an easy-to-read introduction to the use and maintenance of the many systems found on today s typical power or sail boat, including: engine, electricity, electronics, plumbing, refrigeration, windlasses, pumps, and steering system.