A powerboat is a craft that incorporates an engine. (about 90% of all boats) This book is the definitive small version of Peter White’s Powerboating - The RIB and Sportsboat Handbook. (11,000 copies sold to date - Sept 06) It features the essential basic information and is a great revision aid. 

This clear, fully illustrated guide features:

• Coverage of RIBs (rigid inflatable boats). 14,000 new RIBs launched in the UK alone every year·
• Launching
• Knots
• Speed
• Essential manoeuvres such as man-overboard, mooring and anchoring