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Speedboating

by Joe Tischler

Speedboats, from cruising to competition

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Speedboats, from cruising to competition

Joe Tischler’s *Speedboating* surveys the craft’s development from leisure cruisers to racing machines, connecting boat design with the demands of maneuvering on the water. Its coverage includes hull shapes, engine power, navigation tactics, wakes, turns, and open-water sprints, alongside skipper stories and action photography. Sidebars and facts break up the subject matter, while a glossary, bibliography, recommended websites, and index provide reference points for further exploration. The book brings together the technical elements of speedboating and its recreational and competitive dimensions.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults curious about boats, engines, and watercraft design
  • Young readers interested in boating, navigation, or racing
  • Readers seeking an illustrated nonfiction introduction to speedboating

Themes

Speedboat history and developmentBoat design and engine powerNavigation and maneuveringRecreational boating and racing

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Book overview

Skimming across sunlit waters, speedboats turn lakes and coastal stretches into adrenaline arenas. This book dives into speedboating's evolution from leisure cruisers to high-octane racing machines. With behind-the-scenes skipper stories and design insights, young adventurers will learn how hull shapes, engine power, and navigation tactics work together to master wakes, tight turns, and open-water sprints. Captivating action photographs and fascinating facts are complemented by sidebars, a glossary, a selected bibliography, recommended websites, and an index.
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