About the Author
Roger Marshall is the technical editor for Soundings. After designing for the renowned firm of Sparkman and Stephens, he established his own design company, where he has designed sailboats and powerboats from 15 to 65 feet. He has cruised the oceans of the world and sailed at all competitive levels: Admiral's Cup, Bermuda and Fastnet races, and various world and national championships. He has written extensively for Motor Boating and Sailing, Yachting, SAIL, the New York Times, the Daily Telegraph (UK), Australian Sailing, and Kazi (Japan) and has written nine yachting book. He recently won first-place awards at the annual Boating Writers International marine-journalism contest.
Table of Contents
List of Drawings
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: What Do You Want in a Cruising Boat?
Chapter 2: Hull Shapes
Chapter 3: Seaworthiness
Chapter 4: Comfort and Ease of Handling
Chapter 5: Performance and Efficiency
Chapter 6: Sails and Deck
Chapter 7: How Much Does It Really Cost?
Chapter 8: Ease of Maintenance
Chapter 9: Getting It Together
Index