Chapmans

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 10:48 pm

do you have a copy or have you read chapmans

Commissionpoint · Post by **Commissionpoint** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:51 pm

Own 2 copies, one is for the boat and the other stays at the house.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 12:07 am

Commissionpoint wrote:Own 2 copies, one is for the boat and the other stays at the house.

X2 maybe more ( old copys ) great book no mater how you measure it

Post by **Moderator** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 1:23 am

The Boaters Bible

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 7:54 am

This is a new one to me. Guess my vote is "What is it?"

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:49 am

k9th wrote:This is a new one to me. Guess my vote is "What is it?"

forgive the copy and paste this says it better then I can for sure

With millions of copies sold, Chapman Piloting has been the leading reference for both power and sail boaters for nearly a century. Now this absolutely essential guideâ€”with 928 pages, 1,500 full-color illustrations and charts, and exploded views and cutawaysâ€”is thoroughly updated with all the latest information on US federal laws, regulations, and fees. In fact, NO competing book is more current on this ever-changing sport. Chapman covers the newest technology; the most recent laws; the most up-to-date rules of boat handling, navigation, safety, and etiquette. Anyone who puts a craft on water needs the vital information in this world-recognized bible of boating.

REVISIONS INCLUDE:

- Most up-to-date Federal laws, regulations, and fees

- The latest developments in outboard motors and inboard vectored thrust propulsion systems, including joystick controls - New mayday procedures

- Cutting edge technology: VHF/DSC radio; Rescue 21 coastal communication system; networking electronic

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158816 ... KNXD87JXKX

foofer b · Post by **foofer b** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:52 am

Commissionpoint wrote:Own 2 copies, one is for the boat and the other stays at the house.

Which boat do you have it on?

Oh and mine sits on the tank my 4' Briggs 1.6 gpf porcelain tender.

Commissionpoint · Post by **Commissionpoint** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:10 am

foofer b wrote:
Commissionpoint wrote:Own 2 copies, one is for the boat and the other stays at the house.
Which boat do you have it on?
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Its Februay, both are in the house at the moment. If it makes you feel better I'll put one out in the Sea Ray in the driveway just in case.

larryeddington · Post by **larryeddington** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:16 am

Own it, first read it years ago in Coast Guard, Now have the newest version and have read it. It is the bible of boating and sits beside my chair.

MadBen · Post by **MadBen** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:25 am

I read it years ago, still refer to it occasionally. My copy is ancient!

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:29 am

Commissionpoint wrote:
foofer b wrote:
Commissionpoint wrote:Own 2 copies, one is for the boat and the other stays at the house.
Which boat do you have it on?
.

Its Februay, both are in the house at the moment. If it makes you feel better I'll put one out in the Sea Ray in the driveway just in case.

I do never know when you'll need it on a lake or in the drive way..

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:51 am

It has a section on boat trailers

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:53 am

true

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 1:56 pm

Got a couple: found a 1966 printing at a garage sale, awesome retro pictures, and one from the 80s. Time to upgrade I think.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 5:42 pm

Big D do they have Canadian info in them ( don't remember ) I plan on digging out my copy tonight.