A basic book about boating.

[So]

I've been asked for a Christmas list.

I still have a desire to buy a day cruiser for next summer. I know nothing whatsoever about boats apart from they are expensive.

Is there a good book I can ask for? Like a Dummy's Guide to Boating or some such? It needs to be geared towards power boats.

Yes, I am sure there is a wealth of information on the Internet, but my wife can't wrap it and put it in my stocking.

Edited by So on Wednesday 4th December 15:59

[Mammasaid]

[Huntsman]

Perhaps look at the RYA books or RYA membership.

Or a PBO subscription.

[So]

Huntsman said:

Perhaps look at the RYA books or RYA membership.

Or a PBO subscription.

Good ideas.

I am just sorting out my RYA power boat course.

[Marcellus]

Fernhurst books have a good range of sailing books which may be worth a look.

[anonymous-user]

I think it’s the RYA who do a good Rules of the Road book.

[Simpo Two]

So said:

I still have a desire to buy a day cruiser for next summer. I know nothing whatsoever about boats apart from they are expensive.

Is there a good book I can ask for? Like a Dummy's Guide to Boating or some such? It needs to be geared towards power boats.

Without question, this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motor-Boat-Manual-Maintai...

If you're in East Anglia drop me a PM and you're welcome to visit mine for a jolly.

[Huntsman]

So said:

Good ideas.

I am just sorting out my RYA power boat course.

Good start.

If there is a local school that does night classes, the Dayskipper theory is a very useful grounding. Good way of meeting other boaty folk too.

DSC Radio course is worth doing.

First aid is always useful, not just for boating.

Sea survival might not really be worthwhile, but its VERY enlightening.

[So]

Simpo Two said:

So said:

I still have a desire to buy a day cruiser for next summer. I know nothing whatsoever about boats apart from they are expensive.

Is there a good book I can ask for? Like a Dummy's Guide to Boating or some such? It needs to be geared towards power boats.

Without question, this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motor-Boat-Manual-Maintai...

If you're in East Anglia drop me a PM and you're welcome to visit mine for a jolly.

Ah a Haynes manual. Double PH points.

Thanks for the invitation too Simpo Two. I rarely travel to EA, but if I do I will take you up on your kind offer. Is it inland?