McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide Dan Spurr was for 12 years the editor of Practical Sailor newsletter, the “Consumer Reports” of sailing and one of the most respected boating publications, noted among other things for its new and used boat reviews, which have been published in book form as Practical Boat Buying. He is a former senior editor of Cruising World magazine and author of two highly regarded IM boating books as well as two critically acclaimed books of narrative nonfiction. He bought and refurbished his first fiberglass sailboat (a Pearson Vanguard) in the 1960s, and has since renovated three other boats including his current C & C 41. He is now the editor of Professional Boatbuilder magazine. AUTHOR HOMETOWN: Bozeman, Montana

• Author's Note on OriginsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Countdown to Offshore SailingChapter 1. A Safe DeckCrew SafetyJacklines and Cockpit Pad EyesSafety HarnessesKnivesCutting Lines Fouled UnderwaterSecuring the DeckKnotsLashing Gear on DeckCockpit Speakers and Other HolesEasy to FloodLeaking Deck Hatches and PortlightsToilet Bumpers on HatchesDuct Tape on Deck FillsClosure of Deck Blower VentsClosure of Chain Pipes Built into WindlassesBedding Deck HardwareAnchors on Bow RollersAll-Chain Anchor RodesCleat GuardsSupports for Cockpit StructuresYacht Defense StrategyClean Your Combination LockReplace Fasteners in Companionway StilesReplace Hatch Hinge PinsDinghy IDTest-Fire FlaresMiscellaneaChapter 2. Rig and SailsRunning RiggingBoom PreventerSpinnaker HalyardRight Side UpMasthead Sheave ArrangementMainsheet BlocksRoller FurlingRunning BackstaysSecuring a Halyard TailWhipping LinesReel Out SpoolsStanding RiggingMagnaflux Test KitBolt or Wire CuttersTurnbucklesTape on TurnbucklesCotter Pins in Clevis PinsSailsStorm Trysail and Storm JibStoring Spare SailsMarking SailsMeasuring SailsSail Repair MaterialsMainsail ReefingOther TricksMasthead BurgeeSpreader Flag HalyardsRigging a Radar Reflector Hoisted to a SpreaderDissimilar MetalsMiscellaneaChapter 3. Interior ModificationsSecuring the CabinHandholdsLocking the CompanionwayRemotely Activated LockDrawersBerth Top Access LidsCabin Sole FloorboardsHingesHolding Down BatteriesConstruct FiddlesPlace FiddlesAvoid the Toilet Seat TossSea BerthsRemovable Sea BerthRoot BerthLee ClothsBerth CushionsClimate ControlFansWashboard VentsCarbon Monoxide DetectorWhat's What and WhereLabelsYacht Inventory DatabaseChapter 4. Electronic and Electrical EquipmentElectronicsInterfacing ElectronicsElectronic and Other Devices That Belong on Every BoatEPIRBsHandheld VHF and Handheld GPSNavtexEmergency Radio AntennasIntelligible Boat NameEmergency Use of Ham Nets (Amateur Radio Networks)Other Useful Radio Services and FrequenciesElectronic Timer and ClockSerial NumbersUninterruptible Power SourceBatteriesTypesDeep-Cycle versus StartingBattery Bank ConfigurationsCharging ProfilesLightsFlashlightsSpotlightRunning LightsAnchor LightLaser PointerGhost in the Machine: Solving Weird Electrical ProblemsWatertight Junction BoxBattery ChargingShore Power ProblemsSpontaneous IgnitionEngine WiringPlaying It SafeMaking the ConnectionLightningMiscellaneaChapter 5. Engine, Mechanical, and Plumbing SystemsEngine and FuelEngine EducationMechanical Oil Pressure GaugeChanging Oil the Easy WayOil AnalysisEngine Water Flow AlarmRemovable Strainers<

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide Dan Spurr was for 12 years the editor of Practical Sailor newsletter, the “Consumer Reports” of sailing and one of the most respected boating publications, noted among other things for its new and used boat reviews, which have been published in book form as Practical Boat Buying. He is a former senior editor of Cruising World magazine and author of two highly regarded IM boating books as well as two critically acclaimed books of narrative nonfiction. He bought and refurbished his first fiberglass sailboat (a Pearson Vanguard) in the 1960s, and has since renovated three other boats including his current C & C 41. He is now the editor of Professional Boatbuilder magazine. AUTHOR HOMETOWN: Bozeman, Montana

• Author's Note on OriginsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Countdown to Offshore SailingChapter 1. A Safe DeckCrew SafetyJacklines and Cockpit Pad EyesSafety HarnessesKnivesCutting Lines Fouled UnderwaterSecuring the DeckKnotsLashing Gear on DeckCockpit Speakers and Other HolesEasy to FloodLeaking Deck Hatches and PortlightsToilet Bumpers on HatchesDuct Tape on Deck FillsClosure of Deck Blower VentsClosure of Chain Pipes Built into WindlassesBedding Deck HardwareAnchors on Bow RollersAll-Chain Anchor RodesCleat GuardsSupports for Cockpit StructuresYacht Defense StrategyClean Your Combination LockReplace Fasteners in Companionway StilesReplace Hatch Hinge PinsDinghy IDTest-Fire FlaresMiscellaneaChapter 2. Rig and SailsRunning RiggingBoom PreventerSpinnaker HalyardRight Side UpMasthead Sheave ArrangementMainsheet BlocksRoller FurlingRunning BackstaysSecuring a Halyard TailWhipping LinesReel Out SpoolsStanding RiggingMagnaflux Test KitBolt or Wire CuttersTurnbucklesTape on TurnbucklesCotter Pins in Clevis PinsSailsStorm Trysail and Storm JibStoring Spare SailsMarking SailsMeasuring SailsSail Repair MaterialsMainsail ReefingOther TricksMasthead BurgeeSpreader Flag HalyardsRigging a Radar Reflector Hoisted to a SpreaderDissimilar MetalsMiscellaneaChapter 3. Interior ModificationsSecuring the CabinHandholdsLocking the CompanionwayRemotely Activated LockDrawersBerth Top Access LidsCabin Sole FloorboardsHingesHolding Down BatteriesConstruct FiddlesPlace FiddlesAvoid the Toilet Seat TossSea BerthsRemovable Sea BerthRoot BerthLee ClothsBerth CushionsClimate ControlFansWashboard VentsCarbon Monoxide DetectorWhat's What and WhereLabelsYacht Inventory DatabaseChapter 4. Electronic and Electrical EquipmentElectronicsInterfacing ElectronicsElectronic and Other Devices That Belong on Every BoatEPIRBsHandheld VHF and Handheld GPSNavtexEmergency Radio AntennasIntelligible Boat NameEmergency Use of Ham Nets (Amateur Radio Networks)Other Useful Radio Services and FrequenciesElectronic Timer and ClockSerial NumbersUninterruptible Power SourceBatteriesTypesDeep-Cycle versus StartingBattery Bank ConfigurationsCharging ProfilesLightsFlashlightsSpotlightRunning LightsAnchor LightLaser PointerGhost in the Machine: Solving Weird Electrical ProblemsWatertight Junction BoxBattery ChargingShore Power ProblemsSpontaneous IgnitionEngine WiringPlaying It SafeMaking the ConnectionLightningMiscellaneaChapter 5. Engine, Mechanical, and Plumbing SystemsEngine and FuelEngine EducationMechanical Oil Pressure GaugeChanging Oil the Easy WayOil AnalysisEngine Water Flow AlarmRemovable Strainers<