A bright, modern, attractive book to guide the potential owner through all the stages so that they end up with the boat that's right for themA highly illustrated, accessible book with checklists to assist the reader in making decisionsCovers buying both new boats and secondhandA constantly renewing market
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| Introduction | |
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| Hull types | |
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| Construction | |
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| Propulsion systems | |
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| Motorboat types | |
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| To buy, share or charter? | |
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| What can I afford? | |
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| Surveys: The key elements | |
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| The trial | |
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| Where to base the boat? | |
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| Paperwork | |
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| Training & qualifications | |
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| Useful addresses | |
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| Glossary of terms | |
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| Index | |
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| Acknowledgements | |
Barry Pickthall is the Yachting Correspondent for The Times and a prolific author and columnist. He has sailing for many years aboard other people's baots but had never Skippered his own boat across to the Continent. His first time was an eye-opener, he says - hence this book!
