This book:
Amazon
I've read, or rather, tried to read quite a few books about sailing boat design, but I really like this one. The way Vigor describes what to look for in an offshore yacht is explained simply, and it makes sense. It's very readable, explaining why things are important, rather than just listing techical details and hull shapes.
There is also a section called 'Test your boat' with simple questions, and pictures for you to choose which most closely resembles your own boat, and an overall score at the end for how seaworthy your boat is.
Chapters include The hull, Bulkheads, Deck, cockpit, rudder, keel, spars, rigging, ground tackle, engine, Navigation equipment, Galley, self steering gear and so on.
I've not finished it yet, but it's the best reading on this subject matter I've found so far.
The Seaworthy Offshore Sailboat, by John Vigor
Amazon
I've read, or rather, tried to read quite a few books about sailing boat design, but I really like this one. The way Vigor describes what to look for in an offshore yacht is explained simply, and it makes sense. It's very readable, explaining why things are important, rather than just listing techical details and hull shapes.
There is also a section called 'Test your boat' with simple questions, and pictures for you to choose which most closely resembles your own boat, and an overall score at the end for how seaworthy your boat is.
Chapters include The hull, Bulkheads, Deck, cockpit, rudder, keel, spars, rigging, ground tackle, engine, Navigation equipment, Galley, self steering gear and so on.
I've not finished it yet, but it's the best reading on this subject matter I've found so far.
