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ASD TugS: ThruST AND AziMuTh
Learning to Drive a z-drive
Capt. Jeff Slesinger
• 120 clear drawings of the maneuvering principles
• builds driving skills sequentially through exercises
• teaches the tug’s propulsion system and how components interrelate
An Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tugboat is a highperformance
vessel that is responsive, quick to maneuver,
and extremely powerful. This workbook is designed to
facilitate learning, through both intellectual and handson
presentations. It teaches a clear understanding of
ASD tug maneuvering principles and assists the reader
in acquiring the intuitive feel for operating the tug.
Text and illustrations provide exercises recommended
to build the hands-on knowledge. The book covers the
basic elements of maneuvering an ASD tug, through
steering, speed, turning, stopping, hovering, and lateral
movement. Each chapter provides questions to test and
strengthen the skills.
Size: 81/2”x11” • 120 illustrations • 192 pp.
ISBN: 978-0-87033-617-1 • soft cover • $45.00
New to the Schiffer Publishing Family
the cornell maritime press
Now part of Schiffer Publishing Ltd., Cornell Maritime Press has been publishing reference and instructional
books in the maritime arts and sciences since 1938. Topics include: boats and boatbuilding; knots and leatherwork;
maritime insurance, law, and engineering; navigation; seamanship; transportation; and related topics.
See www.schifferbooks.com for a complete list and details of all titles in this new line.
Celestial Navigation 2nd Edition
Frances W. Wright. This is a quick,
easy, and thorough explanation of
the practice of celestial navigation
at sea, using simple and inexpensive
equipment. Including excerpts from
the Nautical Almanac and Publication.
No. 249 included. Blank work
forms are included.
Size: 81/2”x11” • b/w photos •
130pp. • soft
ISBN: 978-0-87033-291-3 * $12.00
Vessel Traffic Systems Charles
W. Koburger. Vessel traffic control
systems operate today in as many
as 250 bodies of water throughout
the world. The function of a Vessel
Traffic Systems (VTS) is to increase
safety, to accommodate a greater
flow of traffic, and to protect the
environment.
Size: 6”x9” • 9 bw images, index •
190pp. • hard
ISBN: 978-0-87033-360-6 • $20.00
Marine Diesel Engines Daniel P.
Charnews. This excellent handbook
for marine engineers emphasizes
fundamentals and includes 130
detailed illustrations and formulas.
Study questions are provided at the
end of each chapter to aid students
in passing the United States Coast
Guard third assistant engineers
license exam diesel unlimited
horsepower.
Size: 6”x9” • 130 illustrations, index •
240pp. • hard
ISBN: 978-0-87033-590-7 • $35.00
The New Hawsepipe Leonard
W. Lambert. This book takes the
mystery out of all Coast Guard and
STCW 95 requirements. This guide
will take you step-by-step through
classes, exams, sea time, and how
to build positive relationships with
Coast Guard personnel.
Size: 51/2”x81/2” • tables, index •
196pp. • soft
ISBN: 978-0-87033-587-7 • $19.95
The Complete Book of Anchoring
and Mooring Revised 2nd Edition
Earl R. Hinz. Anchoring systems,
techniques, and permanent
moorings for boats from twelve to
eighty feet in length. A number of
revolutionary anchor concepts have
appeared on the boating scene. This
is the state-of-the-art source book
for the boating world.
Size: 6”x9” • 106 illustrations, 88 bw
photos, tables, and charts, index •
352pp. • soft
ISBN: 978-0-87033-539-6 • $26.95
Diesel Engines: A Boat
Owner’s Guide to Operation and
Maintenance Leo Block. The book
presents fundamental principles and
identifies the separate systems (fuel,
cooling, etc.). Systems are explained
and the required maintenance
tasks presented in a checklist
format. Copious illustrations and
step-by-step instructions are all part
of the author’s clean, well-organized
method of presentation.
Size: 6”x9” • 27 bw photos, 55
illustrations, index • 144pp. • soft
ISBN: 978-0-87033-418-4 • $11.95
Dockmanship David Owen Bell.
The basics of rudders, propellers,
lines, and fenders used on small to
medium-sized boats are completely
explored. For each type of propulsion,
techniques are described for
maneuvering, and handling the
boat in close quarters. The author
also clarifies the effects of wind and
current.
Size: 41/2”x7” • 50 illustrations,
Glossary/index • 112pp. • soft
ISBN: 978-0-87033-425-2 • $7.95
Essential Seamanship Richard
Henderson. The most important and
practical elements of seamanship
and nautical knowledge needed by
today’s small boat skipper. To serve
the novice, most boating terms are
defined when they are introduced.
Numerous drawings and photographs
illustrate the clear text.
Size: 41/4”x7” • 24 bw photos, 108
illustrations, index • 318pp. • soft
ISBN: 978-0-87033-456-6 • $8.95
Making Money with Boats Fred
Edwards. More than ever, charter
operators must adhere to good
business practices to transform
water-related fun into profitability.
This book is a must-have for anyone
seeking to make money with a
boat, including parasail operators,
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