All sailors want to believe their boats can go anywhere and stand up to anything. Who knows when you might get caught by bad weather? It's enough to worry about your own responses without worrying about the safety of your boat. "The Seaworthy Offshore Sailboat" explains feature by feature how you can refit your boat for worry-free bluewater voyaging. Take the unique diagnostic questionnaire to determine whether your boat is capable of offshore sailing, then let John Vigor show you step by step how to get there, as he covers everything from structural modifications and reinforcements to rigging, engines, systems, and gear.Whether you're planning an offshore voyage or just dreaming of one, "The Seaworthy Offshore Sailboat" is the perfect guide. 'An invaluable resource. Vigor's practical wisdom gives you the know-how and confidence to prepare your boat for the sea' - "Cruising World". 'Not only hands us practical advice in a clear format but also the hope that an offshore voyage is fully within our grasp if we are willing to follow his roadmap' - "Good Old Boat". 'Vigor's questionnaire offers hard-to-find, honest evaluations of whether or not a boat is bluewater capable. This clear, objective reference will make fearless, prudent skippers' - "Mariner".
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All sailors want to believe their boats can go anywhere and stand up to anything. Who knows when you might get caught by bad weather? It's enough to worry about your own responses without worrying about the safety of your boat. The Seaworthy Offshore Sailboat explains feature by feature how you can refit your boat for worry-free bluewater voyaging.
Take the unique diagnostic questionnaire to determine whether your boat is capable of offshore sailing, then let John Vigor show you step by step how to get there, as he covers everything from structural modifications and reinforcements to rigging, engines, systems, and gear. Whether you're planning an offshore voyage or just dreaming of one, The Seaworthy Offshore Sailboat is the perfect guide.
"An invaluable resource. Vigor's practical wisdom gives you the know-how and confidence to prepare your boat for the sea."--Cruising World
"Not only hands us practical advice in a clear format but also the hope that an offshore voyage is fully within our grasp if we are willing to follow his roadmap."--Good Old Boat
"Vigor's questionnaire offers hard-to-find, honest evaluations of whether or not a boat is bluewater capable. . . . This clear, objective reference will make fearless, prudent skippers."--Mariner
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John Vigor has sailed more than 15,000 ocean miles in boats 11 to 40 feet. He is the author of The Practical Mariner's Book of Knowledge and The Boatowner's Handbook.
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By Lorimer Burn
Format:Paperback
This is the 1st of John Vigor's books I have read, and it won't be the last. What sets him apart from many other excellent authors, is his simple style which gently and logically leads the reader through virtually all you need to give thought to, prior to proceeding offshore.
John explains his subjects with the greatest of care. His explanation of Seasickness (and remedies) is the best I've read. Similarly, the section on how to manage the sails of your yacht in heavy weather, and the effect of each decision is frankly, as comprehensive an explanation as you'll find in a book 3 times the size.
Be prepared to have a pencil to hand when reading this book, because there will be so many phrases and suggestions you'll know you'll want to come back to.
I'm preparing to go offshore, and John's advice deepens one's understanding of what is required (and what is not!) hugely.
Thank you John, for sharing your experience so well!
Lorimer Burn
Guildford
UK
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By H. V. Gael
Format:Paperback
The title of the book is right. And, even for those who are not planning long offshore travels, this book is a must read. It will help you to judge the technical features of the many yachts you see in the marinas. Lots of remarks and advices in this book on technical issues will also contribute to the safety of your voyage.
For those who plan to buy a sailboat: a must read. Also well printed in a very readable font.
For those who plan to buy a sailboat: a must read. Also well printed in a very readable font.
16 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
I enjoyed this book immensely. It contained a lot of common sense and is well worth a read by everyone who sails offshore or is going to sail offshore. The underlying theme is to help you prepare your boat for any event at sea. I particularly liked the "black box" idea!
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Great Book with lots of useful information
I found the book easy to read and containing a lot of useful information without being too technical. Read more
Published 5 months ago by P Millar
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To be honest...
...I was a little disappointed in the Offshore Sailboat. From both title and summary, I was expecting a comprehensive, technical book on preparing a boat for an offshore voyage. Read more
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Good confidence builder...
I have enjoyed reading this book. It is clear and concise. As I am in the process of fitting out my own yacht it has been very helpful in pointing me in the right direction. Read more
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highly recommended sailboat book
The only point I am not too happy about the book is that the author seem to like the idea of using his own currency , which is beer ! . often he says :... it costs about ... Read more
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