Choosing for Cruising

by Roberts-Goodson, R. Bruce

• ISBN13: 9781574090376
• ISBN10: 1574090372
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1998-02-01
• Publisher: Sheridan House Inc

Summary

As anyone who has sailed knows, not every sailing boat makes a good cruising boat. Designs and equipment that may be sufficient for sailing close to shore could fail with disastrous results when faced with the rigors of blue water voyaging. Bruce Roberts-Goodson, who has over 30 years experience designing cruising boats, will guide you through the maze of decisions to be made when choosing the perfect cruising boat for your own particular needs. In writing the book he has drawn not only from his own experience, but also from the experiences of hundreds of successful cruising crews who have sailed boats to every corner of the world. Every aspect of a cruising boat's design and equipment is examined from a professional's point of view and the benefits and drawbacks of each are discussed. After reading this book, you will be thoroughly prepared to choose a boat that is safe, comfortable and well-equipped.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	6	(1)
Introduction	7	(5)
1 Budgets and Planning	12	(13)
2 Choosing the Hull	25	(19)
3 Decks and Superstructures	44	(11)
4 The Rig	55	(18)
5 Interiors	73	(17)
6 Engines, Cooling and Fuel Systems	90	(15)
7 Marine Electrics	105	(21)
8 The Tender	126	(5)
9 Ground Tackle and Warps	131	(9)
10 Safety	140	(14)
11 Medical Emergencies and First Aid Kits	154	(6)
12 Choosing the Crew	160	(5)
13 Cruising with Children and Pets	165	(4)
14 Summary -- a Designer's Perspective	169	(8)
15 Why not Choose Inland Cruising	177	(6)
Appendices	183	(8)
1 Equalizing Batteries	183	(4)
2 Recommended Reading	187	(1)
3 Equipment Manufacturers and Useful Names and Addresses	188	(3)
Index	191