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All noobs and starters, even boat ovners are great topic to make a laugh. I found it abusive. Yes, there is a lot of valuable info there. Everybody is dummy except author. I definately woun`t sail with him and will have to push myself to finish this book.Sorry, but that`s the truth. Yes, author is one of those ultra smart skippers.The book was written in horible style of humor. It was hard to read.
Will make this my cruising, and sailing bible. Awesome book with 200 great tips to keep you safe at sea and your sailing with a minimum of problems.
I happen to admire that breed, and his experience comes through in the clarity of his discussion. Read this book first.At one point Seifert made his living as what would now be called a 'Technical Writer'. Note there was no 'if' in the previous sentence.
Its primary value is the incredible knowledge Seifert has on boat construction. Don't own a boat. If you go offshore, even as casual crew, you need to have read this book.
So what are you going to do when the boat you are on has problems. This is a thin book, it is not an incomplete book. You will see discussions of why it is not a good idea to put tape on stainless steel, why you should never mix steel and aluminum in fittings, how to properly crimp an electrical wire connector, etc.
It will come with a very clear discussion of what bad thing will happen if you ignore the advice, and it is straightforward enough that you will do what he says, and know that you are better for it.
A definite treasure for any serious cruiser. After four transatlantic passages on our 46' sloop and many thousands of miles coastal cruising, we read this book and were amazed at all the wonderful tips and suggestions presented in a very comprehensive manner.
Nevertheless, most of his suggestions are universal to cruising boats, including coastal cruisers, and I've added many of them to the ongoing upgrade list for my Leopard 42. My only regret is that the book is monohull-centric, without any tips specific to cruising catamarans. This is a easily carried reference book that I will share when I crew on a friend's boat for an upcoming Pacific crossing. Having read most of the larger tomes on offshore sailing and passagemaking, I wondered what this author could offer to add to the knowledge base. While some of his tips are not quite unique, they all are presented in a clear and concise manner which makes it easy to decide which tips are of value to you and your boat.
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