Ker-SPLASH!: Recreational Power Boaters Guide

Ker-SPLASH! is an up-to-date, comprehensive look at the hobby and sport of recreational boating and water skiing. It is intended as a guide for both the neophyte and the experienced recreational power boater. The book includes detailed instructions for: (1) Selecting and buying a boat; (2) Making an intelligent engine choice; (3) Selecting boating accessories; (4) Choosing skis, boards, and towables; (5) Selecting a personal slalom ski; (6) Learning to ski and towing a skier; (7) Learning to slalom; (8) Riding and towing other water toys; and (9) Maintenance and safety issues. Ker-SPLASH! covers these types of recreational powerboats: sterndrive runabouts, tournament ski boats, mini-jet boats, personal watercraft, offshore performance boats, deck and pontoon boats, outboard ski boats, fisn 'n' ski boats, and cuddy cabins. Comparative descriptions and contact addresses of the major boat, ski, wakeboard, and accessory manufacturers are included. Ker-SPLASH is not only a reference guide, but it also includes down-to-earth information and entertaining boating stories.