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Title: Desirable and Undesirable Characteristics of the Offshore Yachts by John Rousmaniere, Stephen L. Davis ISBN: 0-393-03311-2 Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company Pub. Date: May, 1987 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $39.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A chapter from the Old Testament of sailing
Comment: This collection of articles by a Cruising Club of America committee of the surviving gods of 20th-century sailing, especially the venerable Olin Stephens, lays down the dogmas of bluewater sailing design and safety as they were agreed upon by these worthies at the close of the century. Their lament at the undue influence of racing design on consumer cruising boats is commendably progressive, but otherwise the material is a chronicling of their conservative preferences in traditional equipment. The chapter on anchors takes a step backward, recommending as the primary anchor the fisherman, a design not in production even in 1987 (based on the author's experiences in 1962!); 4 of the 5 boats in the chapter on good designs were custom models not affordable to the general public, letting us all know where we (and they) stand in the class structure of sailing. Read this material for its intrinsic value and recover your sense of modernity by having a go at Garry Hoyt's book "Ready about", which is the New Testament and road map to the 21st century future of sailing.
Rating: 5
Summary: An excellent book
Comment: Whether you are a novice about to buy your first boat or an old salt who wants to add a little more practical knowledge, this is an excellent book. Some of the recommendations may seem like overkill for the casual weekend sailor, but it is best to be prepared, if not in equipment then at least in knowledge, for the worst conditions. There is a big difference in knowing and not knowing how much your boat falls short of ideal preparation. This book could give you a sense of where to set the standard.
Rating: 5
Summary: Leaves you with more questions
Comment: A good well written book with essential information clearly explained. If you know exactly what type of characteristics you want in a boat (performance, safety, etc) then this book will help in finding the right boat though the criteria laid out in the boat by various authors are not easily found or reconciled in one boat design. Will make further investigation more productive to be sure. Certainly a jumping off platform for the first time buyer and more reading is needed for a true understanding of the concepts resented in the book.
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Title: The Complete Guide to Choosing a Cruising Sailboat by Roger Marshall ISBN: 0070419981 Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Pub. Date: 30 April, 1999 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Used Boat Notebook: From the Pages of Sailing Magazine, Reviews of 40 Used Boats Plus a Detailed Look at Ten Great Used Boats to Sail Around the World by John Kretschmer ISBN: 1574091506 Publisher: Sheridan House Pub. Date: August, 2002 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Seaworthy Offshore Sailboat: A Guide to Essential Features, Handling, and Gear by John Vigor ISBN: 007137616X Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Pub. Date: 21 March, 2001 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook: A Compendium for Coastal and Offshore Sailors by Nigel Calder ISBN: 0071350993 Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Pub. Date: 07 May, 2001 List Price(USD): $49.95 |
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Title: Boatowner's Mechanical & Electrical Manual: How to Maintain, Repair, and Improve Your Boat's Essential Systems by Nigel Calder, Charlie Wing ISBN: 007009618X Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Pub. Date: 01 November, 1995 List Price(USD): $49.95 |
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