Metal boat maintenance-A do it yourself guide Metal boat maintenance-A
do it yourself guide (book)
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$31.10
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A do-it-yourself guide to metal boat repair and maintenance.
Topic covered include,
- metal boat corrosion,
- metal preparation,
- interior rust, painting,
- extending the life of a steel boat,
- ultra-sonic metal thickness gauge use,
- changing hull plate and
- alternative methods of repairing metal boats.
All presented in Scott’s easy to understand language, giving
you the tools to maintain your metal boat.
Over 200 hundreds step by step photo descriptions to show clearly
how to make permanent, inexpensive repairs.
Updated April 2009.
How to repair a steel boat without sandblasting
How to repair a steel boat without sandblasting How to repair
a steel boat without sandblasting (e-book).
Download:
$4.00
This special short report is a Yachtwork article about repairing
a metal boat without sandblasting. This article received good
reviews in New Zealand.
The download is about free, but I have to charge the price of
a cup of coffee to pay for the band with and web site.
Note- This is NOT the new book "Metal Boat Repair and Maintenance",
that can be ordered just above.
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How to get your Marine Engineer’s licence and land your
first job
How to get your Marine Engineer’s Class-3 Certificate of
Competency How to get your Marine Engineer’s Class-3 Certificate
of Competency (book)
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$39.49
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$29.50
A book specifically written to help you pass your marine engineers
exam, and get your first job.
- Topics covered: ·
- How to pass your exam without using algebra ·
- Effective study techniques ·
- Learning to competently use the scientific calculator ·
- 1000 practice exam questions (largest list anywhere) ·
- Alternative methods to solve difficult exam question ·
- Preparing for oral exams ·
- Amassing needed sea time ·
- Tackling phobias to pass the STCW training ·
- Avoiding exam formula traps ·
- Getting your first job and making the big bucks ·
And much, much more! Scott Fratcher has 20 years marine experience,
Certificate of competency marine engineer third class and Yachmaster
Ocean Note-In the download version you can better read the sketches
and formula sheets
How to gain a marine engineer job on a mega yacht-Special Report
Special Report - How to gain a marine engineer job on a mega
yacht-Special Report (e-book)
How to get a marine engineer job on a mega yacht is a 2000 word
article that explains step by step the process to get paid to
have a sailing adventure.
Download:
$4.00
Topics covered include
- how to get a job without a license,
- how to record sea time for a real license,
- how and where to get your first job and
- many tips.
The article costs the same as a cup of coffee to cover band width.
See more at yachtwork.com
How to Make Money With Boats
How to Make Money With Boat sHow to Make Money With Boats (book)
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$39.90
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Ready for a new career? Ready to dump your boss? Ready for true
freedom?
How to Make Money with Boats is a step-by-step instruction guide
to over 50 onboard businesses. Written for the cruising yacht
"How to make money with boats" is for anyone wishing
to live or work in the marine fields.
Learn how to make money doing your hobbies such as-
- delivering yachts, chartering,
- repairing sails,
- selling artwork,
- shipping,
- buying and selling land,
- hiring local labor,
- running wireless internet services,
- working aboard private yachts,
- treasure hunting,
- salvage,
- diesel fuel polishing,
- changing engine,
- skiff building,
- building wind generators,
- computer upgrades,
- laying cork decks,
- virtual marinas,
- bottom cleaning,
- painting custom boat names,
- scuba diver,
- inflatable dingy repair,
- making and selling water,
- surf board repair,
- bounty hunter,
- teaching yoga,
- making fishing gear,
- writing books,
- radio/video program production,
- beach ticket seller,
- bird watching tour,
- making specialty chart kits,
- working six months on and six months off
and many more successful money making ideas that are working
to keep people on the sailing routs and away from the daily
grind.
How to buy boats cheap
How to buy boats cheap How to buy boats cheap (book)
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$21.37
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$9.00
Scott Fratcher divulges the secrets adventurers around the world
use to buy and sell world class yachts for pennies on the dollar.
Weather it be a weekend boat around your neighborhood or an ocean
going yacht, Scott explains in clear language the methods used
to choose, locate, and purchase boats for far less than market
value. For the first time many tricks of the trade are reviled.
Tricks such as Carding Boats, The Fine Art of Lowballing, The
Mighty Marine Swap Meet, Schooner Bumming, Third World Loop, Hurricane
Damaged Boats and many other proven methods of buying a boat are
explained.
Earthrace - First time around
Earthrace - First time around Earthrace - First time around (book)
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$29.96
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In March 2007 the New Zealand based Earthrace set off to break
the round the world speedboat record. 85 days later the Earthrace
attempt was abandoned in Spain with multiple 2-meter cracks in
her main hull. In her wake were three major storms, an engine
rebuild, 6 propeller changes, bankruptcy, and ultimately death
on the high seas. Enclosed is a chronicle by master storyteller
Scott Fratcher. A humorous tale of pain, suffering, loss, misery,
fortitude and the ability of the crew to gruel along, leg after
horrendous leg. Scott’s colorful writing style takes you
to the scene of the action. Thousands read along during the race
and laughed at “Did he say cow?” and were enraged
by “Just another tourist”. Come join the Earthrace
team for a first hand account of the world record attempt.Put
yourself in the drivers seat. Enjoy an up close view of the pit
stops and experience first hand the race from the comfort of your
easy chair. Over 350 photos by Lance Wordsworth
Earthrace - First time around in COLOR
Earthrace - First time around "Download in COLOR"
Earthrace - First time around "Download in COLOR" (e-book)
Download:
$12.00
Same as above but downloads in full COLOR! This special "First
time around" color download has over 350 quality photos by
Lance Wordsworth. In March 2007 the New Zealand based Earthrace
set off to break the round the world speedboat record. 85 days
later the Earthrace attempt was abandoned in Spain with multiple
2-meter cracks in her main hull. In her wake were three major
storms, an engine rebuild, 6 propeller changes, bankruptcy, and
ultimately death on the high seas. Enclosed is a chronicle by
master storyteller Scott Fratcher. A humorous tale of pain, suffering,
loss, misery, fortitude and the ability of the crew to gruel along,
leg after horrendous leg. Scott’s colorful writing style
takes you to the scene of the action. Thousands read along during
the race. Come join the Earthrace team for a first hand account
of the world record attempt. Put yourself in the drivers seat.
Enjoy an up close view of the pit stops and experience first hand
the race from the comfort of your easy chair.
Anchor King
Anchor King Anchor King (book)
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$14.97
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Anchor King is one of sixteen great sea stories from master story
teller Scott Fratcher. Fresh from his successful “Earthrace-First
time around” and “How to make money with boats”
Scott tells a fascinating tale in his unique style. The stories
wind between Alaska, New Zealand, Mexico, and around the world.
Tjalk Operator's Manual
Tjalk Operator's Manual Tjalk Operator's Manual (book)
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$115.47
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$5.00
An example of a 300 page Engineers Operator Manual built over
90 days in preparation for change of crew. Operator's Manual is
presented here in PDF, but built in Word. By following the same
format any yacht or alternative living module can have a similar
type manual. Included in this manual are complete step-by-step
instructions for driving a “single rudder-twin screw”
vessel. Scott Fratcher was Chief Engineer of this Tjalk through
8 counties in 12 months.
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Jim Page-Folk music with a message
Jim Page-Folk music with a message Jim Page-Folk music with a
message (multimedia download)
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$0.50
Jim Page performs for Sol Fest and talks to RFPI. This is a great
interview and Jim Page at his best.
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Julia Butterfly Hill
Julia Butterfly Hill Julia Butterfly Hill (multimedia download)
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Julia gives another of her wonderful speeches at Solfest 2003.
An interview is included where Julia gives an update. Originally
recorded for RFPI in 2003.
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Panama's Darian Region Explored
Panama's Darian Region Explored Panama's Darian Region Explored
(multimedia download)
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We interview four people who spent time in the Darien. One with
a guide, one by canoe, one taken by pirates, and one by catamaran.
Originally aired on RFPI. Scott Fratcher produced.
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John Taylor Gatto- The Deadly Paradox of Extended Childhood
John Taylor Gatto- The Deadly Paradox of Extended Childhood John
Taylor Gatto- The Deadly Paradox of Extended Childhood (multimedia
download)
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This radio program was first aired when I worked at RFPI. John
Taylor Gatto gives a step by step account of why public school
are designed to dumb down our children. This very rousing speech
is presented here in an attempt to continue to get the word out.
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Starhawk talks of Global solutions to Global Problems
Starhawk talks of Global solutions to Global Problems Starhawk
talks of Global solutions to Global Problems (multimedia download)
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$0.95
Summary: Starhawk, author of 9 books, activist, and teacher of
non violent direct actions talks of the future of activism, and
where the movement is headed. Credits: Producer: Scott Fratcher
Allison yachtwork@gmail.com Notes: Starhawk was leaving for Cancoon
when she gave RFPI this interview.
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Granny D
Granny Granny D (multimedia download)
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Granny D, at 93 gives a rousing speech on fair vs. free trade.
This speech was originally played on RFPI. Granny D can be found
at http://www.grannyd.com/
Mycorrhizal extinction a global emergency
Mycorrhizal extinction a global emergency Mycorrhizal extinction
a global emergency (multimedia download)
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Mycorrhize is a 450 million year old fungi that enabled sea life
to colonize the land. 95% of plant life on Earth have a symbiotic
relationship with mycorrhize. Now GM companies are trying to design
plants that don't use this age old life support system. Hear the
words of the men that developed this important research. Scott
Fratcher and Allison Thompson are graduates of Insitute for Progressive
Communications taught at Radio for Peace International in Costa
Rica, www.rfpi.org
Call now to book a vacation with Captain
Scott Fratcher and Captain Allison Thompson
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Metal boat repair and maintenance. A must read for any steel boat
owner.
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$31.10
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$12.00
How to repair a steel boat without sandblasting. Special report.
Download:
$4.00
In order to get a good job as a marine engineer we need a marine
engineer licence, commonly called a Certificate of Competency
Print:
$39.49
Download:
$29.50
How to get a job on a mega yacht as a marine engineer? It can
be done without a licence.
Download:
$4.00
50 money making ideas run from a boat
Print:
$39.90
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$39.90
Make money with boats? You bet! It's done every
day, but most people won't tell us how they did it. This book
is a tell all to give the layman the tools needed to start their
own onboard cruising business.
How to make money with boats has become an instant
classic selling around the world making dreams come true. If your
planning a cruise, or your know somone who is this is the perfect
book.
Print:
$39.90
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$39.90
Print:
$21.37
Download:
$9.00
How to buy boats cheap? Dozens of tricks used
by adventurers around the world every day. This book is a must
read for anybody ready to purchase a boat.
Print:
$29.96
Download:
$9.00
The race was a heartbreaker, but eventually Earthrace took the
round the world speedboat record. This book is the log and blog
of the 2007 race where Earthrace set dozens of fastest ocean record
crossings.
Download:
$12.00
Earthrace in color. The same book as above, but in vivid color
to bring all the race moments right to the reader.
Print:
$14.97
Download:
$9.00
Anchor King is a narrative book of short stories of the Sausalito
California waterfront in the late 1980's. Anchor King contains
the award winning short story "Sex Toys?"
Print:
$115.47
Download:
$5.00
Tjalk Operator's Manual is an example of how
to build a yacht manual. Over 300 pages showing how to drive a
twin engine, single rudder vessel and much more.
Jim Page gives a must listen interview at SolFest.
Julia Butterfly Hill talks about her views on actions and making
positive change in the world we live in.
Panama Darien Region is the swamp area just north of Columbia.
This interview was warmly received and coverer by Latitude 38.
Award winning teacher John Tayler Gato gives another of his rousing
and informative speeches to RFPI.
Starhawk, author and activist speaks to RFPI about global trade
and a new model for a sustainable future.
Granny D walked across the USA at 93 years old giving speeches
and raising attention to world events. A wonderful hour with one
of America's great speakers.
Mycorrhizal extinction is world phenomenon and well worth the
hour long tale. Mycorrhizal extinction explains why the why the
spotted owl is so important to the forests. And much more.
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