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Master story teller, Captain and marine engineer Scott Fratcher provides his readers with secrets of buying boats cheap, working your way around the world and helping to set the UIM round the world speedboat record. Scott currently works on yachts and lives in New Zealand when not at sea.

 
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Metal boat maintenance-A do it yourself guide
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A do-it-yourself guide to metal boat repair and maintenance. Topic covered include, metal boat corrosion, metal preparation,... More > 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. < Less
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How to Make Money With Boats
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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... More > instruction guide to over 50 onboard businesses. Learn how to make money 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. < Less
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Earthrace - First time around
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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... More > 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.

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How to get your Marine Engineer’s Class-3 Certificate of Competency
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A book specifically written to help you pass your marine engineers exam, and get your first job.

Topics covered:
· How to... More > 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

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How to buy boats cheap
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Scott Fratcher divulges the secrets adventurers around the world use to buy and sell world class yachts for pennies on the... More > 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. < Less
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How to repair a steel boat without sandblasting
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This special short report is a Yachtwork article about repairing a metal boat without sandblasting. This article received... More > 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 website. See more at yachtwork.com

This is NOT the new book Metal Boat Repair and Maintenance, that can be ordered just above. < Less
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Metal boat maintenance-A do it yourself guide
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A do-it-yourself guide to metal boat repair and maintenance. Topic covered include, metal boat corrosion, metal preparation,... More > 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. < Less
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Earthtrace - First time around
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Same as above but downloads in full COLOR! This special "First time around" color download has over 350 quality photos by... More > 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. < Less
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Anchor King
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Anchor King is one of sixteen great sea stories from master story teller Scott Fratcher. Fresh from his successful... More > “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. < Less
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Earthrace-Operator's Manual
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Earthrace Operators Manual was a guide for new crew, or anyone wanting to be crew. Topics covered are sponsorship, driving... More > Earthrace in tight quarters, handling the thousand horse power helm, and most engineering aspects of the world’s fastest offshore speedboat. If you or someone you know is considering volunteering for Earthrace this guide is designed to give them a head start. By: Scott Fratcher See: “Earthrace-First time around” for the full story. < Less
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