My advice would be to only download the sections below that apply to your boat. In that way you will not confuse yourself as to what the requirements are for your examination. However, if you are thinking of buying or changing your boat the whole guide will give you a great insight into what to look for in a potential purchase. Although I am not a marine surveyor, and you should think seriously about using the services of one, I will happily help you with advice as to whether a boat will comply with the requirements of the BSS examination. For a visit, with you, to a boat my hourly rate will apply.