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 seamlessāsmoothly 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 elementāsteering, managing speed, stopping, hovering, lateral movementāand 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 towingādriving a Z-drive.
This book title, ASD Tugs: Thrust and Azimuth (Learning to Drive a Z-drive), ISBN: 9780764356827, by Jeff Slesinger, published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. (May 28, 2019) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
Unlike Amazon and other retailers who may also offer ASD Tugs: Thrust and Azimuth (Learning to Drive a Z-drive) books on their website, we specialize in large quantities and provide personal service, from trusted, experienced, friendly people in Portland, Oregon. We offer a Price Match Guarantee, and QuickQuote form, to make purchasing quick and easy.
Prefer to work with a human being when you order ASD Tugs: Thrust and Azimuth (Learning to Drive a Z-drive) books in bulk? Our Book Specialists are standing by Monday-Friday 8-5 PST, ready to help!