"Want to know what happens during a Coast Guard rescue, what it's like to work on a scientific research vessel, or what's involved when crabbing in the cold waters of the North Pacific? This book includes cross sections and exploded views showing in great detail what it's like to live and work aboard ten boats."-- Publisher's description.

Working boats and their people -- Salmon troller -- Safety gear -- Tugboat -- Engines and propulsion -- Salmon seiner -- King crabber -- Coast Guard cutter -- Halibut schooner -- Fireboat -- Bristol Bay gillnetter -- NOAA research ship -- Double-ended ferry.