{"product_id":"2940152604733","title":"A Guide to Sailboats and Their Systems","description":"\u003cp\u003eWritten for both novice and seasoned boaters, this book provides an in depth description of sailboat types, their design, construction and how the on board systems operate. It is not intended to be the last word on any of the included topics but it will provide a comprehensive overview of sailboats and their installed systems. Questions such as \" Why is there a polarity indicator on the shore power panel? \" and \" What's the difference between a cross cut and a radial cut sail? \" will be answered as well as many others. Many pictures and diagrams are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: A Brief History of Sailing\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Types of Sailboats and Riggs\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Hull and Deck Construction Methods\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Hull Design and Mechanics\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Sail Design and Construction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Steering Systems\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Auxiliary Propulsion Systems\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Alternative Fuels for Cooking and Heating\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Vessel and Shore Power Electrical Systems\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: Fresh Water Supply and Waste Holding Systems\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: Electronics and Instrumentation\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Sandford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47122635587824,"sku":"2940152604733","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152604733_p0.jpg?v=1764023719","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152604733","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}