The officially recommended text for the U.S. Coast Guards boating education classes, this onboard reference is a staple for both novices and old salts. The 67th revised edition is not only fully updated; it is also enhanced in fundamental ways. Key additions include a new chapter on inboard diesel and gasoline engines with how-to maintenance information for outboard, sterndrive, and inboard engines. Complete integration of the tools and techniques of electronic navigation (GPS, chartplotters, and radar) with Chapman's unsurpassed treatment of traditional chart-and-compass piloting skills in easy-to-read for all levels of boaters. With improved coverage of sailing theory and sail-handling systems; updated techniques for rescuing a person overboard and administering CPR, this comprehensive reference has you prepared for the unimaginable. Composed of the latest information on new anchor designs, safety gear, rope, hardware and communications as well as cutting-edge practices and technology, why leave the port without one Key Features Inboard diesel and gasoline engine chapter How-to maintenance information for outboard, sterndrive and inboard engines Complete integration of tools and techniques for electronic navigation Traditional chart-and-compass piloting skills Coverage of sailing theory and sail-handling systems Updated techniques for rescuing a person overboard and administering CPR Information on the best traditions of seamanship Cutting-edge practices, gear and technology information 920 pages