The Nautical Prepper: How to Equip and Survive on Your Bug Out Boat

by William E. Simpson

Overview

THE SMART BUG-OUT PLAN
When a catastrophic disaster strikes and lawless looting puts land-based shelters at risk, escaping on a boat is absolutely the best way to keep your family together, self-sufficient and safe.
Perfect for novice and expert sailors alike, The Nautical Prepper includes everything you need for surviving—and thriving—on the water, including:
• Information on choosing the best boat
• Lists of crucial supplies to stockpile
• Plans for specific disaster scenarios
• Critical sailing terminology, principles and techniques
• Instructions on using weather forecasting tools

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781612432205
Publisher:	Ulysses Press
Publication date:	09/17/2013
Series:	Preppers
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Capt. William E. Simpson a U.S. Merchant Marine Officer with decades of boating and expedition sailing experience. He has successfully survived long-term off the grid at remote uninhabited desert islands with his family using sailboats that he equipped. Capt. Simpson is an avid inventor and in addition to his wide array of industrial arts skills, he is a commercial airplane and helicopter pilot and PADI certified DiveMaster. He was recently featured on an episode of the popular television show Doomsday Preppers.

Table of Contents

Preface 1

Chapter 1 Prepare Your Mind 5

Chapter 2 Choose the Right Boat 37

Chapter 3 Test Your Platform 58

Chapter 4 Equipment Onboard Your Boat 71

Chapter 5 Boat Security 136

Chapter 6 Escape and Survive 157

Closing Thoughts 171

Appendix A Sailboat Examples 172

Appendix B Motorsailer Examples 177

Appendix C Power Boat Examples 183

Selected Resources for Supplies and Services 188

Index 191

Acknowledgments 200

About the Author 202