The Helmsman Guides series provides clear and highly illustrated information on all the most essential areas of owning and sailing a boat. With emphasis firmly on the practical and illustrated with detailed photographs and diagrams, the series will be of interest to the novice sailor. This book offers the reader a basic understanding of the various and sophisticated systems that make up a motor boat. Proper installation and maintenance of these systems is vital for safe and enjoyable sailing, and this book will enable all motorboat enthusiasts to keep equipment in good working order and replace it when necessary. It examines steering and control systems, electronic and navigation equipment, communications, interference and radar systems, and explains how they work and how to fit them. Also covered are deck fittings and domestic equipment, such as bilge pumps and water systems, toilets, plumbing, heating and gas systems. James Yates is a technical journalist and author, with a wide experience of yachting and boating on a variety of craft, both power and sail.