The World`s Best Sailboats – Boxset Vol. 1&2
Product ID: 61741718
With over 100,000 copies sold, these volumes have become invaluable reference for sailors and would-be sailors alike. Using 400 magnificent color photographs and black-and-white illustrations per volume, Máté analyzes the designs and construction methods of the 30 best boat-builders in the world, builders who have, over the years, consistently shown the highest quality and most creative innovation. He visited boatyards in Europe, Canada, and the United States, for his scrupulous firsthand survey. While revealing the secrets of the best builders, he lucidly demonstrates what makes these boats the best, furnishing knowledge that can then be applied while choosing any sailboat of whatever make. Besides the perennial classics of Alden, Baltic, Hinckley and Swan, are new entries like the super-fast J-Boats and super luxurious Oysters. The color photographs are benchmarks in nautical publishing, while the writing is thoughtful, hugely informative and always entertaining. Review: Five Stars - Perfect gift! Beautiful books. Thank you! Review: Fantastic - My husband likes to sail so this was a great gift. Fabulous photos.
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 15 Reviews |
M**I
Five Stars
Perfect gift! Beautiful books. Thank you!
C**E
Fantastic
My husband likes to sail so this was a great gift. Fabulous photos.
W**G
Well-written and beautifully illustrated. A classic work for the serious sailor's ...
Well-written and beautifully illustrated. A classic work for the serious sailor's library. A testament to the world's best sailboat builders and time-tested designs, will appeal most to the older sailor who appreciates the history of modern boat building.
V**G
This set is extremely well done reflecting the great amount of research to produce it
This set is extremely well done reflecting the great amount of research to produce it. Superb photography along with excellent drawings detailing these fine boats. The text covers all the information related to the builders as well as all the boat construction details. This set is a fine addition to any boat lovers library.
P**E
Great reference and coffee table book
Great book with lovely photos! Lots of information on the finer points of some spectacular sailboats.
D**H
Fantastic books. Poor packaging.
The books themselves are amazing. But be aware that the picture and description depict this as a box set. I received the books wrapped in plastic with no box container, and both book jackets were damaged. The missing box in this "box set" would have prevented this.
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