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Paradise Cay Publications  |  SKU: CMP304

ASD Tugs: Thrust and Azimuth: Learning to Drive a Z-Drive

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Description
An Azimuthing Stern Drive (ASD) tug or towboat is a high-performance vessel that is responsive, quick to maneuver and extremely powerful. In the hands of a skilled operator maneuvering these vessels looks effortless and seamless—smoothly spinning around, nimbly shifting position, having pinpoint control, all while the operator's hands move the control handles instinctively and naturally. This book takes the reader through an efficient learning sequence leading to that level of proficiency. Text, illustrations and practice drills create a clear understanding of ASD maneuvering principles and assist the reader in acquiring the intuitive hands-on feel required to operate these vessels. Each chapter covers a basic maneuvering element—steering, managing speed, stopping, hovering, lateral movement—and their application to light boat, barge and ship handling. This book is the first step for a professional mariner adding a new competency to his or her art of towing—driving a Z-drive.

Specifications

CMP304 Specifications
FORMAT paperback
AUTHOR Jeff Slesinger
PAGES 208 pages
DIMENSIONS (IN) 8.5 x 11
ISBN 9780764356827
SUPPLIER/PUBLISHER Schiffer
DATE ADDED JUNE 2020
PUBLISHED DATE 2019

ASD Tugs: Thrust and Azimuth: Learning to Drive a Z-Drive - Life Raft Professionals
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ASD Tugs: Thrust and Azimuth: Learning to Drive a Z-Drive

$49.99
An Azimuthing Stern Drive (ASD) tug or towboat is a high-performance vessel that is responsive, quick to maneuver and extremely powerful. In the hands of a skilled operator maneuvering these vessels looks effortless and seamless—smoothly spinning around, nimbly shifting position, having pinpoint control, all while the operator's hands move the control handles instinctively and naturally. This book takes the reader through an efficient learning sequence leading to that level of proficiency. Text, illustrations and practice drills create a clear understanding of ASD maneuvering principles and assist the reader in acquiring the intuitive hands-on feel required to operate these vessels. Each chapter covers a basic maneuvering element—steering, managing speed, stopping, hovering, lateral movement—and their application to light boat, barge and ship handling. This book is the first step for a professional mariner adding a new competency to his or her art of towing—driving a Z-drive.
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