Boat Mechanical Systems Handbook: How to Design, Install, and Recognize Proper Systems in Boats,   ISBN:9780071444569

Customer Rating: 

Absolutely amazing hanbook. I think Dave Geer can read in my mind and writte directly about 99% of my designing troubles, problems ang give me recipes.
Very clear written, 110% usefull.
I live not in USA, not in England or other country with english language. For me very important is easy language. This book has easy for foreigners language and very good ilustration.
This is my third book of Dave Gerr. Ones again the best choice
If I can, I give six star for this book

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If you are doing a new buildout, restoration or planning to do either this book MUST join those by Nigel Calder (Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual: How to Maintain, Repair, and Improve Your Boat's Essential Systems) and other great authors, on your reference shelf. The details provided for various systems include historical examples, numerous sketches, photos and engineering formulas and careful attention to international standards and measurments. The boating world is a better place because of this book. I have a nautical library with over 700 volumes and this book will go go immediately to "most treasured" status!

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Another bible for home boat builders and designers. This and Gerr's propeller handbook are must haves.

Why? Covers a wide range of key boat systems (steering, exhaust, tanks, etc)to a level just not found anywhere else. Drawings, pictures, and well written experiences - interesting reading as well as a solid reference book.