William Seifert, Daniel Spurr

Offshore Sailing: 200 Essential Passagemaking Tips

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Produktbeschreibung

Presents solutions to a host of boat design, construction, equipment, and seamanship dilemmas. This title tells you what works and what doesn't, and step by step - with the help of detailed illustrations and photographs - fills you in on what you need to know for safe, comfortable passagemaking.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: International Marine Publishing Co
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2001
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 274mm x 180mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 660g
• ISBN-13: 9780071374248
• ISBN-10: 0071374248
• Artikelnr.: 20995949

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McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

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Author's Note on Origins
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Countdown to Offshore SailingChapter 1. A Safe Deck
Crew Safety
Jacklines and Cockpit Pad EyesSafety HarnessesKnivesCutting Lines Fouled
Underwater
Securing the Deck
KnotsLashing Gear on DeckCockpit Speakers and Other HolesEasy to
FloodLeaking Deck Hatches and PortlightsToilet Bumpers on HatchesDuct Tape
on Deck FillsClosure of Deck Blower VentsClosure of Chain Pipes Built into
WindlassesBedding Deck HardwareAnchors on Bow RollersAll-Chain Anchor
RodesCleat GuardsSupports for Cockpit Structures
Yacht Defense Strategy
Clean Your Combination LockReplace Fasteners in Companionway StilesReplace
Hatch Hinge PinsDinghy IDTest-Fire Flares
Miscellanea
Chapter 2. Rig and Sails
Running Rigging
Boom PreventerSpinnaker HalyardRight Side UpMasthead Sheave
ArrangementMainsheet BlocksRoller FurlingRunning BackstaysSecuring a
Halyard TailWhipping LinesReel Out Spools
Standing Rigging
Magnaflux Test KitBolt or Wire CuttersTurnbucklesTape on TurnbucklesCotter
Pins in Clevis Pins
Sails
Storm Trysail and Storm JibStoring Spare SailsMarking SailsMeasuring
SailsSail Repair MaterialsMainsail Reefing
Other Tricks
Masthead BurgeeSpreader Flag HalyardsRigging a Radar Reflector Hoisted to a
SpreaderDissimilar Metals
Miscellanea
Chapter 3. Interior Modifications
Securing the Cabin
HandholdsLocking the CompanionwayRemotely Activated LockDrawersBerth Top
Access LidsCabin Sole FloorboardsHingesHolding Down BatteriesConstruct
FiddlesPlace FiddlesAvoid the Toilet Seat Toss
Sea Berths
Removable Sea BerthRoot BerthLee ClothsBerth Cushions
Climate Control
FansWashboard VentsCarbon Monoxide Detector
What's What and Where
LabelsYacht Inventory DatabaseChapter 4. Electronic and Electrical
Equipment
Electronics
Interfacing ElectronicsElectronic and Other Devices That Belong on Every
BoatEPIRBsHandheld VHF and Handheld GPSNavtexEmergency Radio
AntennasIntelligible Boat NameEmergency Use of Ham Nets (Amateur Radio
Networks)Other Useful Radio Services and FrequenciesElectronic Timer and
ClockSerial NumbersUninterruptible Power Source
Batteries
TypesDeep-Cycle versus StartingBattery Bank ConfigurationsCharging Profiles
Lights
FlashlightsSpotlightRunning LightsAnchor LightLaser Pointer
Ghost in the Machine: Solving Weird Electrical Problems
Watertight Junction BoxBattery ChargingShore Power ProblemsSpontaneous
IgnitionEngine Wiring
Playing It Safe
Making the ConnectionLightning
MiscellaneaChapter 5. Engine, Mechanical, and Plumbing Systems
Engine and Fuel
Engine EducationMechanical Oil Pressure GaugeChanging Oil the Easy WayOil
AnalysisEngine Water Flow AlarmRemovable StrainersAlarm AnnunciatorElectric
Fuel PumpAdding Tees to TanksDiesel Engine SAD SyndromeV-BeltsEngine Space
VentilationFuelingMiles per GallonCalibrating TachometersRunaway Diesel
EngineFire ExtinguishersCharging RefrigerationEngine Beds
Prop and Shaft
Propeller TypeStopping Shaft RotationCorrect PitchRemoving the Prop Shaft
from the Engine Coupling
Plumbing
HoseCleaning HosesFouled Freshwater TanksBe Alert to Variations in Muriatic
Acid ConcentrationSeacocksSoftwood PlugsBilge Pump StrainersAluminum Bilge
PumpsEmergency Bilge PumpConserving FreshwaterInsecticide-Sprayer
ShowerPipeCopper Alloys
Tools and Maintenance
Large ToolsMaintenance Log
Miscellanea
Chapter 6. At Sea
Safety First
Safety VideoMaintaining Night VisionHeaving-ToDrogues and Sea
AnchorsCenterboardsFreeing Lines Under LoadSpinnaker TakedownEvacuation by
Helicopter
Design and Loading Considerations
Sailing and Center of EffortFore-and-Aft Weight DistributionOverall Effect
of Adding Weight to a Vessel
Personal Comfort
ApparelSea Bag Checklist for Five-to Seven-Day PassageSea
BagsSleepingFoul-Weather GearSeasickness
Standing Watch Orders
Crew OverboardFlooding Below DecksAbandoning ShipDeck Log Entries
Navigation and Weather
CompassesPolars on PassagesAltering CourseMaking Best Time on
PassagesCosinesCommunication with Southbound II VAX 498, Herb
HilgenbergRecording the BroadcastWeather on the WebChart CopiesLength of
Degree of LongitudeChart Table CoverDatumsOn Closing with
ShipsThermometerBinoculars
Ground Tackle
AnchorsAnchor ChainShackles for Anchors and ChainBow Rollers and Chocks
Chapter 7. Galley Tips
The Beginning of My Cooking Career
Provisioning
Planning and ChecklistsProvisioning Quantities
Food Storage
Cardboard BoxesPlastic ContainersPreserving Fresh VegetablesCabbage and the
Crunch
Outfitting the Galley
Bagging ItThe $8,179.95 Bread-Baking Machine
Cooking in Rough Weather
Protective ApparelOven Width and Height LimitsAbdicating the Galley
Serving and Cleanup
Plates, Glasses, and Coffee MugsWashing DishesGarbage
Recipes
DessertsBreakfastsDinnersSalad Dressings
Appendix 1. Boat Selection
Design
Stability Issues
You Can't Always Get What You Want
The Properly Built Yacht
Fiberglass Hull and Deck Construction
Steering
Deck Hardware and Fittings
Electrical Systems
Plumbing
Interior
Rig
Appendix 2. Cruising Paperwork
Essential Papers and Documentation
Proof of Yacht Ownership
Proof of Insurance
Passports
Visas
Customs Clearance
Crew List
Yellow Card
Driver's License
Ship Radio Station License and Operator's Licenses
Logbook
Equipment List
Prescriptions for Medication
Upon Arrival
Money
Telephones
Dealing with Foreign Officals
Kwikpoint Cards
Mediterranean Market Basket
Flags and Country Identification
Boat Cards
Mail
Security
Additional Precautions
Waiver of Liability
Release of Claim Against Vessel
Photographs of the Boat
Appendix 3. Foreign Adaptation
Power and Appliances
Television and VCRs
Cellular Telephones
Water and Plumbing
Propane
Paper Goods
Nuts and Bolts
Maps
Health
Docking Equipment
Appendix 4. Generic Safety and Spare Parts Inventory
Main Propulsion Engine
Rigging and Deck Hardware
Lubricants
Bedding, Pipe Sealants, and Adhesives
Tape
Plumbing
Electrical
Dinghy and Outboard Motor
Interior Hardware
In Vessel's Canned Goods Locker
Safety Gear List
Abandon-Ship Bag
Yacht Outfitting Safety Equipment
Appendix 5. Layup Afloat and Commissioning Checklists
Layup
Deck
Interior
Mechanical
General
Commissioning
Deck
Mechanical and Plumbing
Autopilot
Watermaker
Washer-Dryer
Electrical
Electronics
Interior
Miscellanea
Appendix 6. Maneuvering Under Power
Going Ahead
Making a Tight Turn
Backing
Backing Straight
Backing to Port
Backing to Starboard
Docking from Start to Finish
Spring Lines
Docking
Departing a Dock
Departing with Restricted Space Available Forward
Departing a Dock by Backing Out
Appendix 7. Contact Information for Suppliers and Associations
Appendix 8. Radio and Communications Tables
Ham Nets
BBC World News
WLO Radio Frequencies
U.S. Coast Guard High Seas Frequencies
USCG Coastal and High Seas Forecasts
SSB Frequencies
SSB Frequency Propagation
Voice of America, Caribbean
Appendix 9. Metric Equivalents
Index