The World's Best Sailboats has become the most cherished and respected illustrated sailing book of all time. Its unique format includes over 400 spectacular color photographs by the world's leading nautical photographers coupled with astutely presented technical information on the best and most beautiful sailboats manufactured. M??s insistence on uncompromising quality and his always engaging, entertaining style make this a timeless work and must-reading for anyone interested in sailboats. Its encyclopedic scope covering all aspects of sailboat design and construction, gleaned from personal visits to the world's best boatyards and interviews with the leading builders and designers, gives us not only a feast for the eyes and the stuff of dreams but also a thorough education. M??visited the world's best boat builders from Finland to Italy, from Maine to California, and in his book evaluates and describes the sailboats of the nineteen best yards. The text is full of technical information on design and construction of available boats, while the magnificent color photos celebrate the beauty of sailboats and fine craftsmanship. His writing, as always is both informative and entertaining.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Albatross Publishing
ISBN-13
9780920256114
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95222631
Product Key Features
Book Title
The World's Best Sailboats
Author
Ferenc Mate
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Ships
Publication Year
2008
Genre
Sports
Number of Pages
282 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
307mm
Item Width
241mm
Item Weight
1639g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Ferenc Mate
Country/Region of Manufacture
Canada
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