The definitive guide to operating 30- to 100-foot boats at speeds of 25 to more than 100 knots Fast powerboats outsell sailboats 10 to 1, yet there has been no comprehensive guide available for operating them. Now, from one of the world's leading authorities on fast powerboats, comes the book that answers that need. Author Dag Pike provides plenty of tips, anecdotes, and instructive illustrations as he covers crucial topics such as hull design and construction, engines and propulsion systems, coping with extreme conditions, tides and currents, collision avoidance, communications, and much more. He helps fast-boat owners: Adjust to the faster pace of events at high speed Understand the effects of speed on boat handling Negotiate waves safely and efficiently Master high-speed navigation Learn fast-boat docking techniques