| Purchasing the right sail boat is paramount to | | | | personal library as well. |
| having the most enjoyment on your vessel, and if | | | | In "Choosing Your Boat," the book takes the |
| you pick the wrong boat, it can lead to nothing | | | | reader through the process of understanding both |
| but anxiety. Perhaps, it is for this reason that I'd | | | | the dreams and realities of owning and buying a |
| like to recommend a very good book to you; | | | | sail boat. He helps you appraise your needs, and |
| "Choosing Your Boat - a Practical Guide to | | | | suggests where to look, and how to go about |
| Selecting a Sail Boat That Fits Both Your Pocket | | | | checking out boats at boat show. |
| Book and Sailing Needs," by John Roberts and | | | | He gives you tips on how you can check out a |
| Maria Mann, 1986. | | | | boat in about 15 minutes including checking the |
| "Why would anyone want a systematic approach | | | | fiberglass integrity, and the solidness of the vessel. |
| to buying a sailboat between 25 and 45 foot in | | | | There is also a chapter on boat designs; and why |
| length?" asks the authors and they give you the | | | | it makes sense to visit the factory when making |
| answer. | | | | your choice. If you go through a yacht broker the |
| Even if the sailor was only going to cruise it rather | | | | book suggests ways to make the broker work |
| than race it, there are still a lot things to know | | | | for you. |
| about buying a sailboat. And yes the authors | | | | In the book they suggest how to find distress |
| admit that buying a Sail Boat is an emotional | | | | sales, knowing about boat detailing, and where to |
| decision. There are different types of uses such | | | | find good Boat reviews such as; Yachting |
| as; ocean crossing, weekend sailing, coastal | | | | Magazine, Motoring and Sailing Magazine, Sailing |
| cruising, or even a sailboat you might live on. | | | | Magazine, and Cruising World, for instance. He |
| Maria one of the authors is a quality control | | | | explains how many used yacht brokers are quite |
| manager at a boat manufacturing company (or at | | | | knowledgeable and how to pick their brain. All in all, |
| least she was when she wrote this book) and she | | | | I would say this is probably one of the best |
| has sailed over 50,000 miles. John Roberts is also | | | | books you could ever buy to help you get your |
| the author of; "Fiberglass Boats: Construction, | | | | dream sailing vessel. I hope you will please |
| Repair, and Maintenance," another book that I | | | | consider all this. |
| highly recommend and one that is also in my | | | | |