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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: 1-57409-150-6 Publisher: Sheridan House Pub. Date: August, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Great Book to Buy While Shopping for A Boat
Comment: This book is a fantastic resource that is broken down into easy to assimilate categories:
* First Impressions
* Construction
* What To Look For
* On Deck
* Down Below
* Engine
* Underway, and
* Conclusions
Each of these categories are covered in depth, but I found the construction and what to look for most interesting. As I write this, I am currently shopping for a new boat with a friend and reading each review is like sitting down with a knowledgeable person that owns each boat.
In addition to the areas covered above, there is also a great summary and Sailing Magazine Value Guide that covers: Price, design quality, construction quality, user-friendliness, safety, typical condition, refitting, support, availability, investment and resale, and overall 'SVG' rating.
The only criticism I have is that the author is definitely biased in what he likes and doesn't like and makes it apparent while reading. He is extremely qualified in his opinions, but they are just that - opinions. So just keep that in mind while reading and buy based upon what YOU want, not just what the author likes.
That said, that is also what gives the author credibility. His reviews are not just 'glam-shots' of the boats. Each boat and it's shortcomings are discussed, but the boat is not simply shot down.
Would I buy a boat without reading this book in-depth? No way. This book is well worth the money even if you are not buying a boat as it will help you look at your current boat with some new ideas.
Rating: 5
Summary: A thoroughly "user friendly" guide
Comment: Drawn from the pages of "Sailing" magazine and incorporating reviews of forty used boats (plus a detailed look at ten great used boats to sail around the world), Used Boat Notebook by professional delivery skipper John Kretschmer is a thoroughly "user friendly" guide for anyone looking to buy a used sailboat. The Used Boat Notebook provides an authoritative coverage of sailboat prices, ease of use, safety, investment, design quality and much more. Packed with technical information for each boat type, Used Boat Notebook is a first-class, strongly recommended reference written especially for anyone form a novice mariner to an experienced sailor who wants to know just what they are buying before they buy it!
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Title: Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere by John Vigor ISBN: 0939837323 Publisher: Paradise Cay Publications Pub. Date: 01 December, 1999 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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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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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: 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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