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Knowing how to operate and maintain a dinghy and outboard is an essential part of seamanship. Dinghies help us get ashore, transport provisions, and travel between vessels. Going Ashore Made Easy: The Essential Dinghy And Outboard Manual is a must-have for every sailor and powerboater.

Not only are dinghies effective, but they can be a lot of fun. These small crafts can often reach areas where larger boats are unable. Crowded marinas, scenic island getaways, and ocean-side restaurants are all examples where dinghies can help you get access that would be difficult or impossible in a bigger vessel.

Here are some helpful items you will find in this book:

• The history of little boats (dinghies and tenders)

• Selecting a dinghy and outboard combination

• Comparisons between outboard motors types

• Responsibilities of a dinghy captain

• Safety equipment you need on your dinghy

• Operating your outboard motor

• Quick steps for starting/stopping a gas motor by hand

• Approach and landing

• Steering and speed control

• Anchoring the dinghy

• Nighttime operation

• Towing your dinghy

• Recreational uses (diving, snorkeling, tubing etc.)

• Hoisting and storing the outboard motor

• Securing the dinghy

• Theft prevention

• And MUCH MORE…

Here are some common uses for dinghies:

• Transportation ashore to collect supplies and spares

• Shuttling crew and guests

• Socializing with other cruisers

• Taking soundings in anchorages

• Setting a second anchor

• Checking anchor security

• Towing a disabled boat

• Water skiing or tubing

• Fishing