A little departure from our normal fare- these are the books that have survived every boat, which means we use them enough to take care of them. Most of them are available at Amazon.
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Royce’s Sailing Illustrated
This is the sort of densely illustrated guide that should be in every sailor’s bunk or bathroom. Compact, understandable, and universally celebrated for good reason, even a quick skim will reach ypu something.
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Charlie Wing’s electrical handbook.
Our copy is well worn, and often referenced.
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Marine Diesel Engine Maintenance
Nigel Calder. Basically anything he has written, but this one is particularily great. Diesel Engine owners? Just buy this. Dont ask silly questions.