Vintage Boating Manual — Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling (1965–66 Edition) by Charles F. Chapman (Motor Boating) | Nautical Reference Book
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A classic, no-nonsense boating reference that looks as good on a shelf as it reads at the dock. Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling is an illustrated course covering rules, signals, navigation basics, and practical small-boat operation—packed with charts, tables, and real-world examples.
This copy includes a Motor Boating letter/insert shown in photos, adding a neat bit of period ephemera.
Photo-verified condition, packaged protectively, and ships in 1 business day.
Quick Specs
- Item Type: Hardcover reference book / nautical manual
- Title: Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling
- Author: Charles F. Chapman, M.E.
- Edition: 1965–66 Edition (as shown on title page)
- Publisher: Motor Boating (New York, NY) (as shown)
- Size: 12 × 9 × 1.5 in
- Pages: 504
- Color: Deep navy blue cloth boards with silver lettering
- Illustrations: Illustrated throughout (photos, diagrams, tables)
What’s Inside (high-level)
- Rules and practical piloting guidance (charts/tables shown)
- Passing/whistle signals + comparisons of rules
- Seamanship sections (example: “Surf Seamanship” spread shown)
- Signal code material and reference tables
Condition Grade: Very Good
Notes: Clean, solid hardcover with light shelf wear and gentle rubbing. Interior pages appear bright and readable; some age-toning to page edges. Light spotting/staining visible on the included Motor Boating letter/insert and a faint stain near the title page margin (see photos). No dust jacket shown.
- See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Shipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)
∙Photo-verified condition (no surprises)
∙Packed with our protective packaging standard
∙Ships in 1 business day
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Disclaimer
The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.
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Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.
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Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.
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With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.
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Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.
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