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Powerboat Handling Illustrated: How to Make Your Boat Do Exactly What You Want It to Do
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From docking to surviving storm waves,everything you need to know before you hit the water
Using hundreds of illustrations and photos, Powerboat Handling Illustrated shows you step-by-step how to do tasks such as docking, trimming, wave handling, and close-quarters maneuvering. These maneuvers are adapted to different types of boats under various conditions.
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