The Compleat Cruiser by L Francis Herreshoff

The Compleat Cruiser by L Francis Herreshoff

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This monologue on cruiser boating discusses shoal versus deep draft, accommodation plans, the proper fish chowder, rowing techinques and the blessings of a heads equipped with a cedar bucket, among other subjects.

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The Compleat Cruiser by L Francis Herreshoff

Famed yacht designer and author L. Francis Herreshoff takes us on family style cruises in American waters, during which all sorts of boats and boating skills are explained while they are used. He tells about the adventures of the crews of the catboat Piscator, the ketch Viator, and the engineless whaleboat-style ketch Rozinante. There are anecdotes and examples and a wide variety of boat lore in each chapter, as well as adventures, races and coastwide cruises and historical harbors to visit.
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ISBN 13 9780850364224
ISBN 10 0850364221
Title The Compleat Cruiser
Author L Francis Herreshoff
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Year published 1987-01-25
Number of pages 372
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.