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the international certificate of competence, icc for short, is an invention of the united nations economic commission for europe, inland transport committee, working party on inland water transport. its purpose is to provide boatowners and charterers with a document issued in their own country and...
all rights reserved. no part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means - graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or information storage and retrieval systems - without the prior permission in writing of the publishers. a cip catalogue...
as with most technical things on a boat, the outboard engine is simple to use but can seem obscure and complex as soon as it breaks down. however, on taking a closer look and with a bit of guidance, all can become clear. that is the aim of this book. it explains engine technology in simple terms,...
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