Spring time

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Spring lines are very important for handling boats during docking maneuvers. A boat should have at least four spring lines at the right length and must have two- to three-ft-diameter bight served into its end. The best type of spring line is made of hardlaid, three-strand nylon.

Author: Stapleton, Sid
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1997
Ship handling, Seamanship

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Understanding tide

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Tide affects all aspects of boating in coastal waters. Tide is a vertical movement that causes a horizontal tidal current. Tide charts and tables that a boater can use in predicting tides are discussed.

Author: Stapleton, Sid
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1993
Information services, Tides

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Raising your anchor

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Tips for retrieving boat anchors that are set deeply or are fouled are presented. The boat's rudders if turned from one side to the other may change the angle of force or cause the anchor to break out.

Author: Stapleton, Sid
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1999
Motorboats, Anchors, Anchors (Marine equipment)

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Subjects list: Methods, Equipment and supplies, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats
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