Twenty Affordable Sailboats To Take You Anywhere

Author : Gregg Nestor
Publisher : Paradise Cay Publications
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2006-11-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0939837722

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Twenty Affordable Sailboats to Take You Anywhere by Gregg Nestor Pdf

In Twenty Affordable Sailboats to Take You Anywhere you will find in-depth reviews of twenty affordable, comfortable, and seaworthy sailboats. These boats range in size from 30-38 feet, an ideal size for the cruising couple, yet big enough to accommodate an occasional cruising hitchhiker or two. All of these boats were once prominent offerings, designed by some of the world s leading naval architects and produced by reputable manufacturers. These boats are still readily available in the used boat market."Gregg has done a fine research job here, one pleasingly devoid of flim-flam. It's a truly helpful tool for those of you wading with trepidation into the murky waters of boat-buying."John Vigor, Author, Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere"This book is a must for the boat shopper looking for an experienced vessel."Bob Bitchin - Founder/Editor, Latitudes and Attitudes

Author : Nic Compton
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781472902757

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The Anatomy of Sail by Nic Compton Pdf

This beautifully illustrated reference work for all boat lovers is an encyclopedic treasure trove of fascinating detail about every element of a yacht, from keel to binnacle, wheel and mast.

Author : Steve Henkel
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780071736947

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The Sailor's Book of Small Cruising Sailboats by Steve Henkel Pdf

For the first time ever, a comparative survey of 95 percent of the fiberglass pocketcruising sailboats ever built Author Steve Henkel has researched hundreds of cruising sailboats less than 26 feet long--pocket cruisers--to create this definitive gallery and handbook of the small cruising sailboats built in the last 45 years. With detailed plans, specifications, performance indexes, and commentary for every model the author could find (360 in all!), The Sailor’s Book of Small Cruising Sailboats is your ideal core reference for the used and new boats you see on the water.

Author : John Vigor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1999-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0939837323

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Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere by John Vigor Pdf

John Vigor turns the spotlight on twenty seaworthy sailboats that are at home on the ocean in all weather. These are old fiberglass boats, mostly of traditional design and strong construction. All are small, from 20 feet to 32 feet overall, but all have crossed oceans, and all are cheap. Choosing the right boat to take you across an ocean or around the world can be confusing and exasperating, particularly with a tight budget. Vigor sets out to remedy that in this book. He compares the designs and handling characteristics of 20 different boats whose secondhand market prices start at about $3,000. Interviews with experienced owners (featuring valuable tips about handling each boat in heavy weather) are interspersed with line drawings of hulls, sail plans, and accommodations. Vigor has unearthed the known weaknesses of each boat and explains how to deal with them. He rates their comparative seaworthiness, their speed, and the number of people they can carry in comfort. If you have ever dreamed the dream this book can help you turn it into reality.

Author : Roger Marshall
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1999-05-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0070419981

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The Complete Guide to Choosing a Cruising Sailboat by Roger Marshall Pdf

In this one-of-a-kind book, leading boat designer Roger Marshall walks you through the process of choosing the perfect boat for your sailing lifestyle. Along the way, you will acquire a deep understanding of the many factors that go into a boat's performance, comfort, and seaworthiness, and learn how to choose among them to meet your requirements and preferences. Best of all, you'll find Marshall's 12-page comparison table of production sailboats from all over the world, packed with information about 130 boats - length, beam, draft, displacement, ballast, sail area, fuel and water capacities, performance ratios, capaize and comfort ratios, and more, all tabulated for convenient and revealing comparisons.

Author : John Kretschmer
Publisher : Sheridan House, Inc.
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1574091506

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Used Boat Notebook by John Kretschmer Pdf

John Kretschmer is a professional delivery skipper with over 200,000 bluewater miles.

Author : Diane Selkirk
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781615643257

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sailing by Diane Selkirk Pdf

The idea of learning to sail excites the imagination with fantasies of a carefree, simple way to relax. But in reality, a lot of work goes into mastering the technical aspects of sailing and learning how to get from one place to another without ending up in the water. Other sailing books go into more detail than the casual learner wants or needs. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Sailing gives readers just what they need to know to get started and enjoy their time on the water. In it, readers get: A primer on the different types of sailboats and tips for buying or renting. Detailed descriptions of the parts and controls of a sailboat. The roles and jobs of sailor and crew. How to get the boat into the water (if it isn't already). The mechanics of sailing. Departing, anchoring, and docking. Handling, navigating, and weather. Sailing safety and emergency preparedness. The rules of the sailing road. Backup plans: engines and oars. Storing, hauling, and maintaining a sailboat.

Author : Daniel Spurr
Publisher : International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1993-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0070605548

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Spurr's Boatbook by Daniel Spurr Pdf

Now in its second edition, completely revised and updated, Spurr's Boatbook remains the best single source for understanding and improving your boat. You need not live with a dark or dank cabin, insufficient space for stowage or chartwork, or sheet winches, halyards, and reefing arrangements so inconvenient that you often find yourself motoring when you'd rather be sailing. Somewhere beneath your boat's crazed gelcoat, untamed rig, patchwork electrical system, and stubborn steering lies the boat of your dreams. This book will enable you to envision that boat in detail--how its deck hardware is laid out, what the rig looks like, where its hull and decks are reinforced, and how its cabin arrangements are altered to fit your needs. And the book will help you translate that vision into reality by showing you what work should be done and in what order, which projects you can do yourself and which you should probably hire out, and how much time or money might be involved. Along the way, Dan Spurr gives step-by-step instructions, supported by Bruce Bingham's beautifully clear drawings, for many useful projects any do-it-yourselfer can tackle, including autopilot installation, deck hardware modifications, and electrical system upgrades.The gear, equipment, design, and construction standards cited in this book--often in very specific detail with brand-name recommendations--are as useful for evaluating a new boat as they are for buying a used boat or improving the boat you already own.

Author : Rich Johnson,Becky Johnson
Publisher : NorlightsPress
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2009-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781935254096

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Rich Johnson's Guide to Trailer Boat Sailing by Rich Johnson,Becky Johnson Pdf

trailerable sailboat is the ideal way to explore the country ? wherever there is water. To make the most of this exciting lifestyle, owners of trailerable sailboats need three things ? an understanding of the boat and how to use it; knowledge about the tow vehicle and trailer used to transport the boat; and a spirited sense of adventure to live the dream. #13;#13; This book will help you get started. #13;#13; #13;

Author : John Kretschmer
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780071718127

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Sailing a Serious Ocean by John Kretschmer Pdf

"I know you'll want to read more after you finish Sailing a Serious Ocean. And be warned, you'll very likely want to sail with John, perhaps across an ocean." -- DALLAS MURPHY, AUTHOR OF ROUNDING THE HORN After sailing 300,000 miles and weathering dozens of storms in all the world's oceans, John Kretschmer has plenty of stories and advice to share. John's offshore training passages sell out a year in advance and his entertaining presentations are popular at boat shows and yacht clubs all over the English speaking world. John's talent for storytelling enchants his audience as it soaks up the lessons he learned during his oftenchallenging voyages. Now you can take a seat next to John--at a lesser cost--and get the knowledge you need to fulfill your own dream of blue-water adventure. In Sailing a Serious Ocean, John tells you what to expect when sailing the oceans and shows how to sail safely across them. His tales of storm encounters and other examples of extreme seamanship will help you prepare for your journey and give you confidence to handle any situation—even heavy weather. Through his personal stories, John will guide you through the whole process of choosing the right boat, outfitting with the right gear, planning your route, navigating the ocean, and understanding the nuances of life at sea. Our oceans are beautiful yet unpredictable—water that is at one moment a natural mirror for the glowing sun can turn into a foamy, raging wall of fury. John knows our oceans, and he is one of the best teachers of taming and enjoying them. Before you set off across the big blue, turn to John for his inspirational stories and hard-learned advice and discover the serious sailor in you.

Author : Peter Allington,Basil Greenhill
Publisher : Brassey's
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015040620521

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The First Atlantic Liners by Peter Allington,Basil Greenhill Pdf

The authors' text and illustrations provide a vivid picture of how the well-established traditions of the sailing ship were adapted to promote the development of the paddle ships and the early screw vessels.

Author : Bob Griffith,Nancy Griffith
Publisher : W. W. Norton
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Offshore sailing
ISBN : IND:30000088468149

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Blue Water by Bob Griffith,Nancy Griffith Pdf

Author : Patrick Schulte
Publisher : bumfuzzle.com
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2008-06
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780615220338

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Bumfuzzle by Patrick Schulte Pdf

The story of a young couple with no prior sailing experience who set out to circle the world. Four years later they return as circumnavigators. An inspiring look at what it takes to achieve the dream of sailing around the world, and proof that it can be done.

Author : Jimmy Cornell
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 617 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781408158883

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World Cruising Routes by Jimmy Cornell Pdf

A guide to nearly 1,000 sailing routes covering all the oceans of the world, geared specifically to the needs of cruising sailors. It advises on the winds, currents, regional and seasonal weather, and optimum times for individual routes, plus over 6,000 waypoints.

Author : John Kretschmer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Sailboats
ISBN : 1574092340

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The Best Used Boat Notebook by John Kretschmer Pdf

A collection of 40 of John Kretschmer's Used Boat Notebook columns, a popular boat review feature in Sailing Magazine. The focus is on boat specifics, providing the detailed information and hard-hitting reviews that a prospective boat buyer is looking for.