Handling Troubles Afloat

What To Do When It All Goes Wrong

By John Mellor


208 pp. 40 b&w photos, 80 line drawings. 1996. Paperback. $19.95
ISBN 1 57409 009 7




Handling Troubles Afloat is all about helping you keep your boat and crew out of trouble by anticipating problems and dealing with them before they become serious disasters. Author John Mellor draws on his many years of experience to offer solutions to a wide range of potential problems. Following his advice will enable sailors to act competently in a crisis, thus preventing a minor setback from escalating into a major emergency.


“This well-organized book asks the reader critical questions about preparation and tactics, and advises on possible options. Mooring, mechanical problems, heavy weather towing are only a few of the subjects Mellor takes on.” —Sailing

“Though merely thumbing through this will induce the heebie-jeebies, this could be the most useful and helpful book of the decade; when the going gets tough, get out this book!” —WoodenBoat

“…examines the entire spectrum of possible problems and accidents, from anchors to zincs.” —The ENSIGN


Contents:
  • The Trouble with Machinery
  • Troubles in the Machine
  • Mooring Mayhem
  • Running Aground
  • Problems with the Rig
  • Steering Difficulties
  • Troublesome Anchoring
  • Position Doubtful
  • Caught out in a Gale
  • Holes in the Hull
  • Tow and Be Towed
  • The Human Element
  • Coping with Fog and Darkness
  • General Hints and Tips
  • Appendix I: Spares and Repairs Lists
  • Appendix II: Engine Troubleshooting Tricks
  • Index

About the Author:
John Mellor has spent the last 35 years sailing in a variety of craft, from racing dinghies to 100-ton sailing barges. He is the author of ten books and has published hundreds of articles in magazines all over the world.

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