In “Optimize your cruising sailboat” experienced cruising sailor and author John Roberts draws upon his extensive research among sailmakers, riggers, boat designers, boatbuilders and, of course, other sailors to describe methods for improving virtually every aspect of your sailing experience. It features hundreds of crystal-clear illustrations along with step-by-step instructions on how to complete more than 100 boat improvement projects ranging from quick inexpensive improvements, like creating a pass-through porthole between galley and cockpit, to more elaborate projects, such as installing a backup headstay. “Optimize your cruising sailboat” is the total-solutions guide for cruising sailboat owners.

Edition: 2004