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Marine Diesel Engines: Care and Maintenance

by Peter Caplen

The diesel engine is by far the most popular powerplant for boats of all sizes, both power and sail. With the right care and maintenance it is twice as reliable as the petrol engine as it has no electrical ignition...

A Guide to Ship Repair Estimates in Man-hours

by Don Butler

Expert ship surveyor Don Butler shares a lifetime's ship repair costing experience in this unique resource for accurate cost estimation and planning

• Includes hard to come by information on typical ship repair...

Sealab: America's Forgotten Quest to Live and Work on the Ocean Floor

by Ben Hellwarth

Sealab is the underwater Right Stuff: the compelling story of how a US Navy program sought to develop the marine equivalent of the space station—and forever changed man’s relationship to the sea.

While NASA...