A Field Guide to Sailboats of North America
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.97 (701 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0395652391 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 432 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Mixed bag Anthony D'Atri The author lives in New Hampshire, which shows in the coverage of boat models: obscure (to the point of apparent one-off) small New England boats are fanatically represented, but larger production models are hit/miss. Many build-from-plans models are present, but the Catalina 27, with more than 6600 hulls built, is absent, but something called a Marsh Hen with a whopping 40 built is present.The front matter and glossary are. Topnotch sailboat buying reference My interest in and curiosity about a number of smaller sailboats was more than adequately satisfied by this wonderful little volume. The delivery was fast, the price reasonable. I am more than happy with the transaction. "Useful, but no spark" according to david@freelink.net (David H Dennis). Most sailors are a lot more opinionated than the author of this short book. It consists of sail plans, layouts and text descriptions of a large cross-section of modern boats. It has some puzzling omissions - the Westsail Useful, but no spark Most sailors are a lot more opinionated than the author of this short book. It consists of sail plans, layouts and text descriptions of a large cross-section of modern boats. It has some puzzling omissions - the Westsail 32, for instance, didn't make it - and it only describes one or two examples of each make of boat.It was worth buying, mainly because looking at boats doesn't give you much of an idea of hull type and inter. 2, for instance, didn't make it - and it only describes one or two examples of each make of boat.It was worth buying, mainly because looking at boats doesn't give you much of an idea of hull type and inter
Sherwood, a lifelong sailor, lives in Amherst, New Hampshire.. Richard M
Sherwood, a lifelong sailor, lives in Amherst, New Hampshire.. About the AuthorRichard M
Illustrations and detailed descriptions are provided for each of 255 boats. This book features the history of boat production and detailed statistical data such as draft, sail area, and hull construction. A new chapter guides potential boat buyers through the decision-making process and offers helpful advice on types of boats, storage, finances, and alternatives to ownership.