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The Encyclopedia of Boating Tips DVD

Hundreds of must-have boating tips with amazing video and stunning 3D graphics.

Encyclopedia of Boating Tips DVD

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Overview:

Everything from anchors to zincs, indeed! The Encyclopedia of Boating Tips DVD includes over 3 hours of video and thousands of tips gleaned from experts and veteran boating enthusiasts alike.

If you have a boat or if you're thinking about getting a boat or just know someone with a boat, you need the Encyclopedia of Boating Tips. Professional reviews

DVD details

  • TRT: 240 minutes
  • Region: Free. This DVD will play in any DVD player regardless of its region encoding.
For people who like: education, hobbies, nautical gifts

Features & specs:

  • Expert Tips
  • The Yacht
  • Safety
  • Basic Skills
  • Maintenance
  • Navigation
  • Electronics
  • Water Sports
  • And more...

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Thousands of must-have tips

The Encyclopedia of Boating Tips DVD includes over 3 hours of video and thousands of expert tips.

This is a must-have for boat owners or those considering becoming a boat owner.

Expert Tips and Tricks

We've scoured the land (and sea) to find these great tips and assemble them into one entertaining DVD. The Encyclopedia of Boating Tips includes tips on nearly every aspect of boating (and sailing) - we even went so far as to collect pet first aid tips.

Master Boat Builder
"...an incredible value for every boater. Make this DVD part of your cruising inventory."
Exuma Cays Park Warden
Ray Darville is your guide on a 26-minute visit to the Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park-the crown jewel of Bahamas cruising.
Marine Surveyor
Jim Shafer explores the mysteries of electrolysis and current flow. His tips will save your props from turning into Swiss cheese.
Tournament Bass Fisherman
Larry Nealy takes you on an outback trip crammed with fishing tips.
ASA Certified Instructor
Art Safford III takes you on a 30-minute sailing cruise that's jam-packed with practical tips. It's a thrilling ride as you whoosh along in 15-30 knots of wind.
World Champion Taxidermist
Mike Kirkhart, 3-time World Champion, recreates fascinating marine creatures in his studio. Discover the new world of taxidermy in this age of environmental concerns.

Tons of Bonus Material

The Encyclopedia of Boating Tips contains over an hour of bonus video material as well as hundreds of tables and graphics. Examples include morse code, CPR, rope sizes, and survival floating. There's an entire 3D animated section explaining all navigation rules. Additional bonus material includes fishing tips, a cruise to the Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park, over 4,000 unique boat names, and pet first aid tips.

Tips covered

Abandon ship bag
Hoses
Anchor types
Hot water heater
Anchoring with a bridal
Inverters
Batteries
Jet ski
Bilge pumps
Jibs
Bimini Tops
Knots
Boatyards
Life Jackets
Bottom paint
Life rafts
Canvas
Lightning protection
Charts
Macerator pump
Cleats
Mayday message
Clothing storage
Navigation
CO detectors
Pets
Cordage
Plates storage
Depth sounders
Plumbing
Dinghies
Power cords
Dock hookups
Primers
Docking
Props
Electrical Panels
Radar
Electrolysis
Reefing
Emergencies
Rules of the Road
Engine Flushing
Sailing
Engines
Scuba
EPIRB
Smoke detectors
Fenders
Spring lines
Fishing
Teak cleaning
Flags
Thru hulls
Flaking lines
Tools
Flares
Trailer use
Food storage
UV protection
Fuel filters
VHF
Fuel maintenance
Water makers
Gallery outlets
Water pumps
Gauges
Water sports
Generators
Weather instruments
GFCI with tools
Wing on Wing
GPS
Wire connectors
Hardware
Zincs
Heads
And More!!

Bonus: A Cruise to the Exumas (23 minutes)

Take a tour of the fabulous Exuma Land & Sea Park with park Warden, Ray Darville.

"With detailed descriptions of the unspoiled islands and trails to anchorages and snorkeling areas in the park, this video is a treat." -- BoatU.S. Magazine November 2002.

A portion of the proceeds of this DVD will go to benefit the Park.


The Yacht (22 minutes)

History and Stuff

  • History of Yachting
  • Types of Boats
  • Chartering a boat
  • Custom Boats and Flags
  • Boat Shows

The Galley

Cabins

Clothing


Safety (7 minutes)

Life jackets with bonus explanation

Safety harness

Lifesling

Distress signals

Life rafts -- EPIRBS

Fire extinguishers

Lightning Protection


Basic Skills (56 minutes)

Anchoring (4:42)

Docking (5:30)

Trailer (3:38)

Electrical (8:40)

  • Basic Electricity
  • Batteries
  • Inverters
  • Gauges, panels, shorepower

Sailing (34:00)


Maintenance (48 minutes)

Basic Tools (2:30)

Plumbing (8:04)

Painting (9:48)

Engines (19:20)

  • Galvanic Corrosion (9:06)

Hardware & Cordage (7:11)


Navigation (10 minutes)

Compass

Rules of the Road

Binoculars, Charts, Guides


Electronics (13 minutes)

GPS

SSB

Radar

VHF

Computers, phones

Depth Sounders

Autopilot

Entertainment, family radios


Water Sports

Fishing (32 minutes)

  • Visit the studio of 3-time world champion taxidermist Mike Kirkhart (25 minutes)

Fun Stuff (3 minutes)

Dinghy (6 minutes)

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