Customer Reviews:
sea-doo shop manual 88 - 96.......2007-08-27
this manual is savin me thousands on the maintnance i am able to perform on all my jetskis as a result of the easy to follow instructions in the shop manual...i would personally recomend this shop manual to anyone who owns a seadoo jetski and wants to understand how it works and how to repair/maintain it theirselves.....mike d
Amazon Lies about their shipping.......2006-06-24
I bought this item over two weeks ago. It said .. ships in 24 hours... still says this.... yet two weeks later and only after I wrote and said .. wheres my stuff they write back and say .. we shipped it today and it will be there in another 10 days..... BUYER BEWARE
Everything you need.......2005-10-01
This is a very complete manual, similar to a Chiltons or Motor's manual for automotive.
Excellent Shop Manual.......2005-08-18
I've seen a fair amount of shop manuals, and this is one of the better ones. Their are plenty of labeled picutres, and the instructions are clear to guide you through what ever task needs to be done.
Well worth the money.......2002-10-10
I am new to the whole PWC thing and recently purchased two used Sea-Doo's Both are 1996 GSX's, which are agile and very quick. I had a problem with one of the units that left me stranded for a few hours forcing me to tow one unit with the other. I attempted to find out why the unit had just stop working and found that I had no spark. I was forced to take the unit to a dealer for service which cost me 3 weeks of usability and $700.00. If I had just purchased the book, I could have paid only the $250.00 for the part and been done with it. I now own the manual and the dealers will not take me for a ride anymore! The book is more than enough information to help fix any problem you may have as well as just tune the system a bit. The only requirement is some common sense. After being taken to the cleaners by the dealers or before, buy the manual!
Book Description
Widely used among young 19th-century officers in the Royal Navy and East India Company, this now-rare volume offers clear definitions and copious illustrations of the principles of rigging and other aspects of seamanship — tacking, use of a compass, splicing ropes, making sails, and much more. A must for ship fanciers and naval historians.
Customer Reviews:
Everything you need to know.......2006-07-23
This is a great reprint of the training manual for a Royal Navy officer. It has helped my presentation for living history of a US Navy seaman incredibly.
Exactly what it says it is........2005-08-26
Judge this book by its cover! It's exactly what it says it is. This book is full of practical knowledge suited for the young naval officer or merchant seaman. It's one of those books that is just fun to read. Similar to "The Art of Rigging," this book has tons of information about the rigging of sailing vessels not in common use today, but it's fascinating nonetheless. A great volume for those enthralled by the sea, or who enjoy model ship building. Looks great on the coffee table, too!
Simply Enjoyable.......2004-12-16
History and ships...
I Love History and ships, and this is simply one of the best and most enjoyable books I have read. I am still reading it, but it is one of those you want to share immediately. My hobby is building 18th century wood static model sailing vessels, and I have learned a few things already (despite my library of 40+ books on the subject). It hurls you back in time, to enjoy details that would have been forgotten, if not for this kind of book. Like the page that tells the strategy that one should use if the wind changed by three points... or taking in a topsail... or tacking expeditiously...
If you are a fan of history and the 1700's sailing... you cannot go wrong with this book (and its cheap!)
A terrific reference.......2003-03-27
I bought this book because I am a recreational sailor and ship modeler. I found this to be an excellent source of information on the rigging and basic operation of 19th century military and commercial sailing vessels, and it answered many questions I have had about older sailing vessels as compared to modern ones.
The subject matter is laid out logically, but must be read carefully due to its original 19th century syntax and language, and the tremendous amount of detail discussed.
The book starts with how strands are laid into ropes, how ropes are made into lines, the basic components of rigging (hooks, blocks, hearts, trucks, cleats), description and tying of basic seaman's knots, moving on to constrction and stepping of the masts, spars and sprits, standing rigging, running rigging, sail construction and rigging for each location on the ship, finishing with anchor rigging. As if that were not enough, the second half of the book is a fascinating treatise on practical seamanship of the day, including coming to anchor, when to use certain sails, reefing, laying to, heaving to and other heavy weather techniques.
The book is illustrated throughout with hundreds of highly detailed period line drawings. Truly an 19th century version of the Annapolis Book of Seamanship and Chapman's Piloting combined, it is an absolute must for any model builder or student of sailing ships who wants to know "how it was".
A True Classic.......2001-09-04
This reprint of Darcy Lever's 1819 second edition is a true treasure. For those interested in naval history and square-rigged ships, this book is an absolute necessity. His coverage of masts, rigging and seamanship seems comprehensive, and each subject is matched with an elaborate and detailed engraving. Though originally written in 1808, Lever's descriptions of masts, rigging and seamanship are still understandable and enlightening, even to nautical novices like me. Its also fascinating to know that this is the actual book that young sea officers were reading to prepare themselves to face Napoleon's fleet.
It can be frustrating for novices to make sense of the many nautical terms, but thats the task of anyone new to sailing, and square rigged ships in particular. Even so, if you start from the beginning, Lever does patiently explain most of the important terms and concepts, giving you a better overall understanding than if you simply turned to the page with the mast/sail you're interested in and started reading. This is a far sight better than many other books, which presume that you have a complete understanding of all terms and dont provide any explanations. Some may find his language a bit archaic, but I found it to be understandable (in fact, surprisingly so, given that Lever wrote this almost 200 years ago!).
The Verdict: Armchair sailor. History buff. Shipbuilder. Historical ship modeler. If any or all of these fit your description, you must have this book on your bookshelf, and its spine should be cracked and tired from constant reading. (Thankfully, Dover books is the publisher and they do an excellent job when it comes to book production and bookbinding).
Customer Reviews:
So far, so good..........2001-01-04
I have had the book for one night and have already solved my problem. Reading through the troubleshooting section on voltage regulators for my 70 Horse was like reading about my own experience...It hit every symptom.
Good Referance.......2000-02-06
This book has more information than you will probably ever need. The book is organized very well and has plenty of pictures. The only downside is it fails to give you enough tips to make the job easier. For example: I used the book to replace my water pump housing on my 1993 70hp. It went into good detail about rebuilding the pump and removing the lower unit, but failed to tell you how to position the shifter rod so it would be easy to reconnect. Little things like this make a big difference to me. The troubleshooting section is first rate by the way.
mechanical aspects good, wiring diagrams somewhat close.......1998-07-30
Mechanicaly I found this book to be decent enough for my 1993 90 hp Evinrude. Electricaly about 75 percent of the wiring diagram matches the motor. Color codes for the wiring are off, I would say this is due to trying to cover too many different engines with one diagram.
Customer Reviews:
A great help overall.......2007-05-26
I recently purchased a late-90s SeaDoo and knew I'd be doing all of the maintenance and repair work myself. I bought this book hoping that it would get me through everything, and thus far it's done a fairly good job. I'm mechanically inclined but not extremely knowledgeable about engine repair and that sort of thing, but this book has enough information to get me through most things. I've picked up what small details it didn't include from pwctoday, a great forum. This book included clear directions on most any repair, with lots of pictures and illustrations, and only occasionally assumes that you know something already. The book is very similar in style and composition to a car repair manual like Haynes or Chilton. I'd definitely recommend it ... even if you're totally new to jetski repair you'll find a lot of helpful information, especially on routine maintenance and that sort of thing.
traduction française.......2004-09-08
ce livre est tres bien j'aurai aimer savoir si il existe aussi dans la langue française merçi à tres bientot
Book Description
Ideas to stir your imagination--
Ideas that, with a tweak here and a fudge there, you can adapt to your own sailing, boathandling, and maintenance needs.
- Reusable winter-cover support, page 28
- Easy removable helm seat, page 79
- Cockpit-locker lock, page 175
Customer Reviews:
Great tips for your sailboat.......2001-04-07
You will find "Best of Sail Magazine's Things that Work" a very good publication with 200 tips that were tested by sailboat owner over the years. They cover tips for maintenance, modifications, and techniques. The tips are nicely described and have excellent illustrations that are complimentary. I have used a number of these on my Catalina 27 and have been very please with the publication and refer to it periodically. If you have a sailboat and like to improve and make it more efficient then this publication is good for you.
Book Description
SELOC Marine maintenance and repair manuals offer the most comprehensive, authoritative information available for outboard, inboard, stern-drive and diesel engines, as well as personal watercraft. SELOC has been the leading source of how-to information for the marine industry since 1974. Designed and written to serve the needs of the professional mechanic, do-it-yourself boat enthusiast, instructor and student, these manuals are based on actual teardowns done by Chilton Marine?s editors/authors in our on-site facility. Providing complete coverage on everything from basic maintenance to engine overhaul, every manual features: -Simple-to-follow, step-by-step, illustrated procedures -Hundreds of exploded drawings, photographs and tables -Troubleshooting sections, accurate specifications and wiring diagrams -Recognized and used by technical trade schools as well as the U.S. military Covers all GS, GSI, GSX, GTI, GTS, HX, SP, SPI, SPX and XP models.
Customer Reviews:
Useful but not great.......2000-09-10
The book, with the exception of the cover, appears to have been made on a copy machine. Very poor quality images. The repair and maintenance procedures covered aren't all that complete either. Some good advice and tips but don't expect to overhaul your Sea-Doo with this thing. If you already have a factory shop manual this book would be a good supplement.
Review of SeaDoo Tune up and Repair Manual 1992-1997.......2000-07-02
This is a fantastic book. It goes well beyond the inadequate operators guide. It helps you trouble shoot everything and learn all the parts. You can go from not knowing anything about watercraft to being a self mechanic. Also, it allows you to talk the jargon with SeaDoo repair shops so you don't get the runaround when having maintenance done to your watercraft.
How do I know?.......2000-05-25
I can not tell you about the book, because I have not orderd it yet.
Book Description
Sailor's Secrets contains over 1,000 tips, suggestions, evaluations, and nuggets of hard-won advice from more than 300 seasoned veterans.
Instructive, humorous, biting, and challenging, Sailor's Secrets can be opened anywhere and enjoyed. Its wide-ranging chapters cover routine maintenance, understanding weather, safety at sea, storm strategies, piloting, engine troubleshooting, gear and outfitting, and simple solutions to complex problems.
Michael Badham and Robby Robinson have created the nautical equivalent of an experts' forum. Don Casey, Dennis Conner, Bob Rice, Dave Gerr, Hank Hinckley, Bill Biwenga, Sheila McCurdy, Katy Burke, Meade Gougeon, Buddy Melges, Walter Greene, Steve Callahan, and a host of others share the insights they've developed over millions of sea miles.
Customer Reviews:
five years equals five stars.......2000-11-22
I cannot tell a lie. Along with Michael Badham, I wrote SAILORS' SECRETS. Aside from learning the tricky placement of the apostrophe (for "sailors'" to make it plural) in the title, the toughest part was "what to put in and what to leave out" after five years. We went after under-known gems of wisdom and expertise from sailors who had been there. We got them, by the boatload. It's a bit hard to use the index and/or the table of contents diasl up a particular reference. Maybe that's because, after five years of interviewing sailors, assembling biographies, doing illustrations, collecting permissions, and organizing the work into "commandments," for the average guy, I (we) found it hard to pour still more time into refining and cross-referencing our opus. Other than that , however, SAILORS'SECRETS has stood the test of thousands of readers and the passage of another five years with superior results and reviews. Trendy as sailing can be, our book hits the basics of racing, cruising and boat owning that aren't likely to go out of date.
Excellent tips for novice or experienced sailor.......1998-11-18
I thought I knew a lot about sailing but this book is so jam packed with good ideas and tips that I've read it from cover to cover. The style is simple and the range of ideas comprehensive. If you have a sailor in your life, this is an excellent present.
GREAT for the inquiring sailor.......1998-07-08
This book povided us with many helpful sujestions and ideas on various subjects. It is great for the new-commer to sailing AND the experianced sailor. Recomended to anyone who is willing to improve!
Book Description
Sea-steading is a unique book. Perhaps more clearly than any other book ever published, Sea-steading goes directly to the core of why some people sail, and why some people would choose to make the sea their home. Filled with theoretical inquiry as well as practical tips, Sea-steading provides the reader with a wealth of information.
From sailing techniques, boat maintenance skills, financial savvy, and forage foods—even how to construct a green, self-sufficient ocean going home and see the world; it's all here!
Customer Reviews:
Brilliant.......2007-09-04
The author is exquisitely sane, and far from being rants or asides, the philosophical underpinnings are sound and very much in context. Even though my boat has a diesel auxiliary and lots of interconnected systems, this book has strengthened my resolve to save the iron genny for true emergencies and work to develop the skills of self reliance under sail.
The long out-of-print "Sailing the Farm" is another good reference for aquatic self-sufficiency, but Sea-Steading is more focused on developing competent sailing skills. There is a wealth of good knowledge here, and the writing is full of gems (even though, as he readily admits, it could have used a bit of copy-editing). I've already quoted the author twice and referred back to a passage once, and it has only been two days since I spent a very satisfying Saturday immersed in the book.
I highly recommended this for those who understand its intent. Jerome truly knows his stuff, and makes a very good case for casting off from the consumer lifestyle... not just adding a yacht to one's stable of toys. And even if you don't care about the broader philosophical context, the knowledge herein might keep you off a lee shore some dark and stormy night.
This one's a keeper.
Way too preachy.......2007-08-03
If you like being preached at, this is the book for you. FitzGerald is an atheist and I'm not, but that's not the issue. The issue for me is that he presents the basic fundamentalist position: "If you don't agree with me you're an idiot." And presents it. And presents it again. And some more. OK, I got your point, move on. He can't. I don't like it from people I ostensibly agree with, and I don't like it from people I disagree with either.
Somewhere in here there is some information about sailing, but even that is continally interrupted by his self-titled "Diatribes," and is strongly based on the "My way or the highway" view of living.
He's as fundamentalist about his boats and his ways as he is about his fundamentalist non-religion.
If FitzGerald's chosen life is making him happy you can't tell it by reading his book. If you want to get anything out of the book you'll have to be willing to wade through a lot of opinionated wastepaper.
I had high hopes, and he could have fulfilled them. We agree about many things. I was severely disappointed.
Sail Without an Engine.......2007-04-04
While peppering the book with philosophical tidbits, the author imparts his immense knowledge about sailing. Every sailor should read this.
Some good info, but..........2007-03-22
This is the first book that I have read from this author. I enjoyed the book, but was left with the feeling that my time spent reading was for a relatively little gain. That is my reasoning for a score of three instead of four stars. The author is knowledgable and has the ability to share it, but I felt that he was just "dribbling" the good stuff out, while I dutifully followed. Your are forewarned by the author, and by me, that the reader will need to slog through his philosophical "rants". I didn't mind it to much, it was interesting, and thought provoking at times. I believe this author has much authentic knowledge to share on sailing, I will consider his other books.
No book has ever been more in need of an Editor.......2007-03-09
Jerome FitzGerald is knowledeable, even expert, at describing his practical methods of sailing without an engine. Any sailor will benefit from reading the book beginning at Chapter 7. This book should be required reading for everyone seeking a license to teach sailing or to run a marina. With the right Editor this book would appeal to a very large audience.
However, Jerome FitzGerald's book, like its author, has problems. Captain FitzGerald has lived the life, somewhat successfully, that more timid souls only imagine. He is free from the consumer society. As a rugged individualist, he will always do well in times of crisis. But, anyone who finds an alcohol making still aboard ship to be more important than a diesel auxiliary probably has a drinking problem. Indeed, the book is peppered with examples of conflicts with authorities and other sailors, similar to the life of the quarrelsome land based alcoholic. The author hasn't figured out that the Marina owners prefer the twice a year sailor who has to buy all new rigging for his boat for every outing, as long as his checks arrive in a timely manner. The operators of the ship's stores would all go broke if their customers were as resourceful as Mr. FitzGeral describes himself to be.
BUY THE BOOK. LEARN EVERYTHING HE HAS TO SAY ABOUT SAILING. IGNORE HIS ALCOHOLIC RANTS.
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SELOC Marine maintenance and repair manuals offer the most comprehensive, authoritative information available for outboard, inboard, stern-drive and diesel engines, as well as personal watercraft. SELOC has been the leading source of how-to information for the marine industry since 1974. Designed and written to serve the needs of the professional mechanic, do-it-yourself boat enthusiast, instructor and student, these manuals are based on actual teardowns done by Chilton Marine?s editors/authors in our on-site facility. Providing complete coverage on everything from basic maintenance to engine overhaul, every manual features: -Simple-to-follow, step-by-step, illustrated procedures -Hundreds of exploded drawings, photographs and tables -Troubleshooting sections, accurate specifications and wiring diagrams -Recognized and used by technical trade schools as well as the U.S. military Covers all models of Sea-Doo and Bombardier personal watercraft. Over 570 illustrations
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