Seaworthiness: The Forgotten Factor

by C. A. Marchaj

Hardcover, 1986

Status

Available

Call number

623.8

Tags

Offshore Sailing

Genres

Collection

Cabinet 1

Publication

Intl Marine Pub (1986), Edition: 1st ; 1st Printing, 371 pages

Description

A survey of the seaworthiness of modern yacht designs, this book shows how modern yachts often sacrifice safety for speed and other considerations. It explains how ideas about design still need to be changed to prevent loss of life.

User reviews

LibraryThing member mrafael
If you're a cruising sailor you will smile in agreement. If you're a naval architect for racers you will feel accused of professional negligence. Or you should feel accused!

Subjects

Stability of ships
Yachts Design and construction

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

371 p.

ISBN

0877422273 / 9780877422273

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