Chapter 1: Introduction – Historical & Autobiographical Insight

                                        What This Book is About

                                        The Author’s Credentials

                                        An Embarrassing Moment in Boating History

Chapter 2: Getting Started – Whatever Floats Your Boat

                                        The Big Picture The KISS Principle

                                        The Sunbrella Bimini Syndrome

                    Moby Dick & His Trailer Speed is Expensive

                                        You Meet the Nicest Dealers at a Show Nevers and Miracles

Chapter 3: Sterndrive Runabouts – Unsung Heroes

                                        Introduction to the Runabouts Seating Choices Power Choices

The Stern Drive Runabouts

Chapter 4: Learning & Teaching to Ski - The Hard Part is Getting Out of the Water

                                        Learning to Ski Teaching to Ski Learning & Teaching to Slalom

                                        Wakeboards Kneeboards What Flying Saucer? Tubes

Chapter 5: Skis & Other Water Toys – Skinny Sticks to Wide Loads & Mindless Tubes

Chapter 6: Towing Technique – A Real Art & A Real Science

Chapter 7: The Mini-Jet Splash of the Mid-Nineties - Spyders on the Water

Chapter 8: Serious Ski Boats – Trading Big Bucks for The Sweet Ride

Chapter 9: Maintenance Issues - Charge the Battery & Keep the Carbs Clean!

                                    Introduction Saltwater Winterizing Summer Maintenance

                                    Guilty Until Proven Innocent Exxon is Not a Vintage Wine

                                    A Piece of Steel Wool Goes a Long Way

Chapter 10: Safety Issues - Sober Life Vests and Other Obvious Boring Subjects

                                    Let the Pirates Keep the Rum All Sizes and Colors

                                    Currents & Waves Miss Sellaneous Common Cents

                                    Boat Lights on Parade Licensing Legality

Chapter 11: Those Other Boats on the Lake – Jet Skis to Scarabs

                                    Introduction Personal Watercraft Sailboats Bass Boats

                                    Party Barges Deck Boats Cabin Cruisers Canoes Speedboats