The dream of owning maintaining & using your own boat without great expense can be achieved with the help of the Motor Boat Manual". Written to cut through confusing nautical language it gives anyone new to boating the confidence & knowledge to buy & enjoy a motor boat. Packed with well-illustrated practical information & handy tips for both new & existing boat owners this manual covers the routine maintenance repairs & improvement of a motor boat for those with good basic DIY skills & has further information for the jobs best left to the experts. There are also useful sections on buying moorings & safe boating & handling."