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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 623.8223
EAN: 9780071455367
Edition: 3
ISBN: 0071455361
Label: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Manufacturer: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: March 24, 2006
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Studio: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
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Is your boat ready to go cruising?
Just about every sailboat—used and new—can make a good cruiser, but only if the hull-deck structure, rig, and systems meet certain standards. Spurr’s Guide to Upgrading Your Cruising Sailboat tells you what those standards are, and gives you all the help you need to refurbish and upgrade every structure, surface, fitting, and system on your boat—stem to stern, project by project.
This all-in-one guide leads you step by step to a seaworthy, crew-friendly boat with top-notch cruising performance. Not only will you learn what to look for when you buy a new or used boat, you'll also learn how to reinforce your boat’s hull and structural components, redesign and replace rigging, upgrade electrical systems, and much more. Special features include: - A detailed survey of 70 used and new fiberglass sailboats best suited to offshore sailing
- Gear and equipment recommendations by brand name
- Construction details and other essential features of a strong, safe cruising boat
- How to make critical repairs to the deck, hull, bulkheads, blisters, and portlights
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Experience cruising sailor with good suggestions on boat upgrades. One of the better books I have read. Gives details on his own personal experiences, rather than generalized suggestions.
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Well-written by a man of letters in cowboy English that even this old okie can fathom, this tome is right up there beside Don Casey's This Old Boat and covers every facet of every single detail which a singlehander or a fellow with a large family aboard who has or is about to make the decision to take a sailboat offshore rightly ought to consider. This is first hand knowledge, everyone. It is also well researched for the best brands to buy by name without any advertising hype thrown in, not even ... Read More
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Very good book. Complete, easy to read, well illustrated. If you are beginning an upgrading project or just want to know more about sailboat systems and structures this is a very good starting point. Very good gift for a sailor friend.
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The first chapter starts out with a very readable but detailed discussion on the tradeoffs of the different types of cruising vessels. The rest of the book provides similiar commentaries for all of the different components and systems of cruising boats, with the voice of "been there done that" but a nice blend of personal preference toned by a sense of objectivity. While comprehensive, the technical jargon is well introduced, and never overbearing. Lots of illustrations, pictures and anecdotes make ... Read More
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Dan is the expert in boat know-how. This guide is great for all sailors as it includes project ideas and tips from simple to complex things that are on your boat.
I have read just about every one of Dan's book and this is the BEST. I have many sailor friends whom also live and die by this book.
A MUST HAVE
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