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Preface The purpose of this work is to provide a compendious guide to the design, construction, installation and operation of marine motors and to the design and construction of motor boats. It will be found useful and often invaluable, alike by the man who wishes to install a small motor in his rowboat or yacht, and his more ambitious or more fortunate brother who aspires to own a seagoing power craft. It is intended primarily for the man who is not a practical mechanic and yet mechanics may study its pages with profit. Boat-building has ever been a favorite avocation among the people of maritime nations. In the United States and Canada, blessed as they are with countless navigable lakes and rivers as well as a splendid seaboard, the building and operation of pleasure boats is a national pastime, which has been stimulated by the development of the marine gasolene engine, so that today, while thousands of small craft are turned out annually by the professional boat-builders, amateur boat-building has vastly increased. To those who are building or who wish to build their own craft, the present work offers a valuable guide. As far as the installation and operation of marine engines are concerned, it is estimated by manufacturers of world-wide renown that fully eighty per cent of their engines are used by people who have little or no "motor knowledge." Few persons have an opportunity to operate a motor before they own one, hence the great majority of boat engines are sold to the inexperienced. In the confident belief that most of these purchasers and users of marine engines would prefer to have at least a working knowledge of motor construction and operation, this book covers the subject thoroughly. It exploits no unproved theories, but embodies only facts and principles of construction which are recognized and accepted by the foremost builders of motor boats and marine engines. It does not profess to describe every good engine on the market, but does describe to the last detail those which are typical of the best and most advanced construction. It appeals, therefore, to all present and prospective owners of motor boats who wish to learn how to operate their craft to the best advantage. Probably one of the most important chapters is that which treats of the elementary theory and construction of the propeller. This subject is treated as fully as possible in a book of this scope and many useful hints are given regarding the selection of a propeller. The design of a propeller is a highly technical subject, but with the data given, the amateur has at least a guide by which to work. Hydroplanes and hydroaeroplanes, the latest development in water craft are each given a chapter. The construction of the hulls, and the principle of sustenation by reaction are fully explained in a simple manner and are clearly illustrated. Table of Contents Chapter. I. The Modern Motor Boat Ideal Power for Small Self-Propelled Craft Development of the Gasoline Motor Amateur Boat Building Choosing an Engine, Etc. Chapter. II. Marine Gasoline Engines 1. The Four-cycle Type Chapter. III. Marine Gasoline Engines 2. The Two-cycle Type Chapter. IV. Carburation and Carbureters The Float-feed Principle The Mixing Valve or Vaporizer Spray Carbureters The Puddle Type, Etc. Chapter. V. Ignition Various Methods Dry Cells Wet Batteries Magneto Ignition Make and Break and Jump Spark Systems Installation Wiring, Etc. Chapter. VI. Lubrication and Cooling Systems The Best Lubricants The Splash System Mechanical Oilers, Etc. Air and Water Cooling Methods. Chapter. VII. Exhaust Devices Air and Water Mufflers The Underwater Exhaust, Etc. Chapter. VIII. Installation of Motor Boat Engines Chapter. IX. Operation and Care of Engine Chapter. X. Hydroplanes Chapter. XL Choice of a Boat Model Chapter. XII. Practical Boatbuilding 1. Boat Patterns and Knock-down Frames Chapter. XIII. Practical Boatbuilding 2. Form and Strength of Hull Chapter. XIV. Practical Boatbuilding 3. Structural Members and Materials Chapter. XV. Practical Boatbuilding 4. Laying Down and Assembling Finishing Chapter. XVI. Practical Boatbuilding 5. How to Build a Boat from Patterns. Chapter. XVII. Propellers Theory and Construction Chapter. XVIII. Reversing- Gear and Propeller Wheels Chapter. XIX. Hydroaeroplanes Chapter. XX. Engine Troubles and Their Remedies Chapter. XXL Don'ts for Motor Boatmen Chapter. XXII. Rules of Navigation End of Preview.
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