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Title: Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere by John Vigor ISBN: 0-939837-32-3 Publisher: Paradise Cay Publications Pub. Date: 01 December, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.17 (6 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent for a beginner
Comment: I am new to sailing but this book is accessible enough for a beginner to start narrowing choices. The book's organization allowed me to quickly skim through a chapter and glean enough to know if that boat might be one that would be a candidate for my needs, interest, and budget; it has the right blend of technical information and personal anecdote. Using this format Vigor could easily expand to include many more boats and still have a useful reference.
Rating: 4
Summary: The only book of its kind
Comment: Imagine spending less than $10,000 on a boat that can take you around the world. This book is your handbook to making that dream a reality. The lone star I did not give to the book is only in honor of those boats Mr. Vigor left off the list.
Rating: 4
Summary: A great place to start a boat search
Comment: I liked this book and I probably would like John Vigor if I ever meet him. He has an easy-to-read conversational style. The best aspect of each of these boat reviews is seeing how an experienced sailor looks at and evaluates a boat's design and how it is constructed. J.V.'s approach is a valuable tool to apply to any boat you may be considering for offshore work.
For those of you who haven't seen the book yet a word of caution - there are no photographs of any boats in the book. All the visuals are line drawings and sail and 'floor' plans. In addition, I found one glaring error in the chapter on the Cape Dory 25D. The line profile drawing is for (I believe) the Cape Dory 25 - a distinctly different boat. The other drawings for this boat are definitly not of a Cape Dory 25D either.
These are all interesting boats - several have been single handed around the world, - one set a speed record for crossing the Atlantic. Of course they aren't the only boats capable of crossing oceans. You can expand your search by looking for boats by the same designer and / or the same builder. Sometimes it might pay to look to larger or smaller boats in a particular line. Find owners on the web and shoot them an email. Many people are glad to share sailing experiences. That reminds me that one of the best parts of this book is the Owner's Experiences section.
Enjoy!
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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: 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: 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: Inspecting the Aging Sailboat by Don Casey ISBN: 0070133948 Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Pub. Date: 01 November, 1996 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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Title: Surveying Fiberglass Sailboats: A Step-by-Step Guide for Buyers and Owners by Henry C. Mustin ISBN: 0070442487 Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Pub. Date: 01 January, 1994 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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