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Your First Sailboat, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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Your First Sailboat, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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Praise for Your First Sailboat "Here's a book for first-time
sailboat buyers that offers practical information they can really
use toease the transition to boat ownership. The buying guide to 84
of the more popular used sailboats will be particularly helpful
when making the rounds at the boatyard." -- Cruising World "Spurr
strikes just the right balance in this book of logic, education,
and humor, without ever talkingdown to the reader." -- Latitude 38
"Have fun. Save time. Save money. This book omits everything you
don't need to know." -- Great Lakes Boating Can a keelboat tip
over?How can I determine what boat I want?Once I do, what's a fair
price to pay for it?Should I buy it new or used?How can I tell the
difference between a used boat and one that's used up?Now that I
have it, how can I start sailing quickly and safely? Your First
Sailboat has answers to all your questions about selecting, buying,
maintaining, and usingyour first boat. This user-friendly guide
covers issues that other books ignore, including how to choose
between a trailer sailer, daysailer, raceboat, cruiser, or
multihull; what hull material is best for your first boat; whether
to buy new or used; where to shop; how to judge quality and
condition; where to keep your new boat; and what to do about gear,
loans, insurance, and annual maintenance. Special features of this
second edition include: An up-to-date descriptive buying guide to
84 recommended sailboats of all types and sizes, from daysailers to
racers, cruisers, and multihullsHow-Do-I? sections that cover boat
handling, maintenance, and navigationWhat-If? segments that cover a
variety of worst-case scenarios that you may worry about--from
getting lost, to sinking, and when to look for the next sailboat!
Straightforward and fun, Your First Sailboat gives you just what
you need to stop asking questions andstart sailing.
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