"The most beautiful sailing books ever published."--Yacht Magazine ith more than 100,000 copies in print, these titles have become the standard reference for sailors and dreamers alike. The nearly 1,000 color photographs by the world's best marine photographers, accompanied by Ferenc Máté's consistently insightful, engaging, and analytic commentary, create the ultimate combination of beauty and practicality. Máté visited firsthand the leading boat builders in the world from Finland to California, surveying and evaluating the best boats built in the last twenty years. From Hinckley, Alden, Baltic, and Swan to new builders such as J-Boats, Oyster, Valiant, and Sabre, these have, over the years, consistently shown the highest quality and most creative innovation. Thoughtful and entertaining, the text is packed with technical information on design and construction, while the magnificent photographs celebrate the beauty of sailboats and fine craftsmanship. "A complete boat show between covers."--John Rousmaniere, author of The Annapolis Book of Seamanship. 450 color photographs; 227 black-and-white illustrations.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0
Wonderful photography, little else.:
Since this book covers boats that are now several years old, it is perfect for those searching for a used cruising sailboat. You can pour over a dozen designs and make your own conclusions about it's strengths and weaknesses. Most of the boats in this book include an engineering drawing, this is very helpful if your boat manufacturer is no longer in business. The only real problem with this book is that it reads like a "boating" magazine. You get the feeling the author is trying to sell the boat rather... more info
Wrong Item:
When I went on-line to order the book that I wanted I specifically asked for Vol II. I received instead Vol. 1. Because this was a birthday gift for my husband I tried again for the Vol II book and PAID for shipping so that I would get the book in 2 days. I still do not have my refund credited for the above book, although I received an email saying that I was credited.
For All Lovers of Sailboats:
A beautiful book that will give heart palpitations to those who love sailboats. The photographs are fantastic and the writing insightful. There are also some very candid interviews with the different builders. As Máté says, this is not a definitive list, but a list of beautiful and really well built boats from builders with a unique perspective on sailing. Consequently, several genres of sailing are presented. This book is best purchased with "The World's Best Sailboats, Volume 2." The were... more info
Misleading Publishing Information:
This book was not first published in 2001, as suggested by Amazon's information, so what is offered is either a second edition or there is a typo in the date of publication. Some of the manufacturers are no longer in existance (as pointed out by another reviewer), and Vol. II of this book was published in 2003 with updated reviews of most of the boat builders covered in Vol I. Yes, it is a stunning picture book, no, it is not of the slightest use for any other purpose, and even as a picture book it does... more info
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