The unique powerboating language developed from verbal slang terms used by sunbelt outboard mechanics and racers in the 1950s. This is the basic language we use since first introducing it in 1960.1960. Our 336 page Trailerboating Illustrated First Edition was published after 3 years research.1980 to 1990. Our revised book had daily changes growing on its own to cover ALL of the basic marine technologies. The goal, to become the new industry text, especially for marine mechanics.1992. Our 416 page Powerboating Illustrated was published. The Sixth Edition was printed in 1994. Minor changes followed in the 1996 printing.Powerboating technology has endless complexity with variables we define as basic concepts that eventually have to fit together. The simple key....1995. We publish our 48 page Workbook defining 27 easy ways to enter power boating. Choose any sequence desired to systematically cover all 27 basic concepts. Take ample time to cover each concepts to understand its variables.Enjoy testing your new knowledge with its unique language for many carefree powerboating hours underway, at anchor, or at the launching ramp telling your buddies more "almost true fish stories."