The Best Used Boat Notebook: From the Pages of Sailing Mazine, a New Collection of Detailed Reviews of 40 Used Boats plus a Look at 10 Great Used Boats to Sail Around the World
This latest collection features detailed reviews of 40 great used boats, from the venerable West Wight Potter 19 to the trendsetting Irwin 52. The book also contains Kretschmer's hands-on reviews of 10 boats that are ideal for sailing around the world, as well as his observations of the evolution of the sailing industry over the past 40 years.(Sailing)John Kretschmer'sTHE BEST USED BOAT NOTEBOOKis a must for any would-be boat buyer, particularly as the used boat market is growing. The author's column of the same name has long been a popular feature ofSAILINGMagazine, and this book presents some of the best reviews of a variety of boats, common problems, and tips on repair, parts, and pricing. An added feature of ten recommended new boats for world sailing completes the value of this collection.(The Bookwatch)Before you start pounding the docks looking for a potential cruising boat, read this book. The author, who is as knowledgeable as you can get, recommends 40 boats in detail, pointing out potential problems, costs, etc., to save you from any expensive mistakes.(Latitudes & Attitudes)