Advanced Powerboating

In Advanced Powerboating, you’ll take the helm of a larger, more powerful boat, equipped with multiple engines and advanced features. With the right knowledge, these capabilities will add ease, excitement, and control to your boating experience.

You’ve got an advantage — you were smart enough to pick up this book and unlock its secrets. Rather than waiting for a tow boat operator to bring you back to the harbor, or hearing dockside advice like, “You’re doing it wrong,” you’ve chosen to arm yourself with the expert knowledge shared by seasoned captains and master instructors. Their lifetimes of experience will help you navigate confidently, keep everyone safe, and ensure you have a great time on the water — while honing the skills that will make you stand out at the dock.

Advanced Powerboating will give you the poise and confidence to take your weekend hobby to the next level, when you learn to…

• Plan several days aboard with familiarity with each boat system, proper provisioning, and boat preparations
• Perform multiple-anchor mooring, docking in traffic, and dinghy/tender operation
• Use coastal navigation, including basic chart plotting and GPS operation
• Practice routine maintenance procedures and troubleshooting
• Adapt to changing weather, emergency situations, and basic first aid for the health and happiness of your crew!

Designed as a reference and study tool for American Boating’s AB 103 and 104 certifications, making it a trusted resource for safe boating.