Chapman 101 things every boater needs to know - Pat Piper

With the title of ?Captain? comes a big responsibility: the comfort and safety of everyone on board. This means being proactive, anticipating the possibilities, using common sense and avoiding unnecessary risks. It?s crucial to have a Plan B in place if something goes wrong. Chapman: 101 Things Every Boater Must Know is all about that alternative strategy. It offers time- and experience-tested solutions to some of the most common problems all boaters encounter, whether at the dock or on the water. From having enough fuel for the trip to fixing a leaky hose, from dealing with a dead battery at sea to handling chart-plotter troubles, this is advice that may get the Captain, the crew & the passengers out of a bad situation or - even better - prevent them from getting into a tight spot in the first place.