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Buying a motorboat : new or second-hand / Barry Pickthall

Author
Pickthall, Barry
Published
London : Adlard Coles Nautical, an imprint of Bloomsbury Pub., 2012.
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Description
1 online resource (142 pages) : color illustrations
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Contents
Cover; Contents; Introduction; 1. Hull types; 2. Construction; 3. Propulsion systems; 4. Motorboat types; 5. To buy, share or charter?; 6. What can I afford?; 7. Surveys: The key elements; 8. The trial; 9. Where to base the boat?; 10. Paperwork; 11. Training & qualifications; 12. Useful addresses; 13. Glossary of terms; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; V; W; 14. Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z; 15. Acknowledgements.
Summary
Buying a boat can be a minefield, but a handbook like this will make it a lot easier for would-be boat owners to make sensible, informed choices. Whether buying a new or secondhand boat, would-be owners will gain expert advice on topics including: - the type of boat best suited to their needs - where to find it (brokers, etc) - what to look out for - how to assess it (especially important for secondhand boats) - questions to ask - setting a realistic budget - finding a mooring - insurance - documentation required Lively, modern and attractive, and illustrated with colour photographs throughout, this guide is packed with checklists and insights from real owners who share their experiences. Armed with this book, would-be boat owners are far more likely to end up with the right boat for them!
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ISBN
9781408155950 (electronic bk.)
1408155958 (electronic bk.)
1283479362
9781283479363
1408159279 (electronic bk.)
9781408159279 (electronic bk.)
9781408154175
Note
Includes index.
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