book recommendations?

drew23 · 13-01-2009, 11:45

Hey folks,

I've got a couple of years of sailing experience, but in all honesty most of it has been in fair to beautiful weather. I'm moving aboard a Searunner 37 next month, and figure I'll have a reasonable amount of quiet time onboard over the next few months to sit and read. I have a budget of about $100 to spend on a few sailing books.

What would you say are your top three books on sailing/cruising techniques, most specifically for trimarans?

I am especially interested in storm tactics, trimaran sailing theory, and introductions to offshore cruising, though I'm wide open to recommendations on subjects you suggest might be more important for a first-time liveaboarder. Is there a 'bible' for newbie glass-over-ply sailboat repairs, maybe?

drew23 · 14-01-2009, 14:03

almost 50 views, and nobody reads books?

I've been recommended "Royce's Sailing Illustrated, Volume 1" as a must have, and my boat apparently comes with the Searunner manual, which apparently has a chapter or two on trimaran sailing theory.

I've got a book on knots, but I've been recommended the "Ashley Book on Knots". Any preferences?

**TaoJones** · 14-01-2009, 14:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by drew23

almost 50 views, and nobody reads books?

You might try PMing Kai Nui and, though he hasn't been around for quite awhile, Steve Rust. They're up to speed on the trimaran end of things. Good luck.

TaoJones

Factor · 14-01-2009, 14:26

MULTIHULL Seamanship by Dr Gavin Lesuer

The CRUISING MULTIHULL by Chris White

Cruising in Catamarans (it does mention some tris) by Charles KANTER

As for knots books - get the smallest and clearest book.

For general cdruising and living aboard Nigel CALDER's books (eletrical and mechanical handbook and the Crusiers handebook) are very good.

svstrider · 14-01-2009, 15:52

Agree with Factor above. For knowledge on EVERY THING to do with boat repairs - Calder is THE MAN. I reckon if you were stranded on a desert island it is the one book I would want. Le Seur is pretty basic but helpful. The others recommendations are better.

Paul L · 14-01-2009, 16:04

For books on heavy-weather sailing, you can pickup Heavy Weather Sailing by Coles used. Older editions seem like better reading. The Dashew's book, Surviving the Storm, has a tacky title and atrocious editing, but good content.

Paul L

Jmolan · 14-01-2009, 17:57

Amazon.com: Case for the Cruising Trimaran: Jim Brown: Books

The ONE book you would gain most from Is Jim Brown's book "Case for the cruising Trimaran. It has been out of print for a while, but you can find it at Amazon. It covers all of you questions. And many you did not know you had...:-)
Next would be Chris White Amazon.com: chris white: Books

He covers a lot of Catamaran stuff, but has a good shot of Trimaran stuff in there.

Which boat did you buy?

drew23 · 15-01-2009, 11:24

Thanks much guys!

I'm taking this list down to the used bookstores this afternoon, along with my three or four large boxes of books that I have to get rid of before moving onto the boat.... hopefully I'll find a few of these books, but if not, I'll be placing an order on Amazon.

Appreciate the knowledge!

Jmolan: I purchased a 1984 Searunner 37 that the original builder added two feet of length and width to, so she's actually 39'x23'. She needs a lot of work, but 95% of the work is cosmetic (ie minor glass repairs, sanding, paint). I'm only working part time right now so I'll have a lot of time to fix up the inside while I get used to living aboard, then come spring I'll haul her out for a couple of weeks and follow your lead on the external paint.

Maybe you know her, even? She was in Alaska for years, under the name "Gay Deceiver"?

wlearl · 15-01-2009, 13:18

Here is a freebie that I've been working my way through: Bowditch -The American Practical Navigator You can read it online at: Bowditch Online

I actually saved each chapter on my laptop so I can read it at my leisure without requiring internet access.

Maybe someday I'll finish it all the way through.

Bill

Jmolan · 15-01-2009, 15:48

Drew23, I know the boat. I went onboard years ago in Ketchikan. Good deal, funny but the Searunner world is a small world, if I ever see one I try to visit.
I don't know how they do it butthis site is very cool way to learn knots.
A great site for tying knots is:

Grog's Boating Knots Index

BadFish · 15-01-2009, 16:30

Technique is meant to be learned by doing. Read something that makes ya smile.

What I'm reading right now:
Jimmy Bufett - Salty Piece of Land (haha, great for winter blues)
Stanley Booth - The True Adventures of the Rolling Stones
Kenneth Lynn - Hemingway (bio)
Jack Herald - People, Places, and Things I still Think... I Think (My grandfather's autobiography

Cheers

Bill

13-01-2009, 11:45	#1
drew23 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Boat: Searunner 37 Posts: 81	book recommendations? Hey folks, I've got a couple of years of sailing experience, but in all honesty most of it has been in fair to beautiful weather. I'm moving aboard a Searunner 37 next month, and figure I'll have a reasonable amount of quiet time onboard over the next few months to sit and read. I have a budget of about $100 to spend on a few sailing books. What would you say are your top three books on sailing/cruising techniques, most specifically for trimarans? I am especially interested in storm tactics, trimaran sailing theory, and introductions to offshore cruising, though I'm wide open to recommendations on subjects you suggest might be more important for a first-time liveaboarder. Is there a 'bible' for newbie glass-over-ply sailboat repairs, maybe? Last edited by drew23; 13-01-2009 at 12:07. Reason: grammar

14-01-2009, 15:52	#5
svstrider Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: ex China, exPNG NOW sailing east Oz Boat: Tennant 47ft Catamaran Pelican V Posts: 81	Nigel Calder is my GOD Agree with Factor above. For knowledge on EVERY THING to do with boat repairs - Calder is THE MAN. I reckon if you were stranded on a desert island it is the one book I would want. Le Seur is pretty basic but helpful. The others recommendations are better. __________________ Paul & Kaspar de Wonda Dog S/V "*Pelican V" "Trust not a living soul and step warily around the dead"*

15-01-2009, 16:30	#11
BadFish Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Boat: 1989 Carver Santego 3067 - BADFISH Posts: 220 Images: 13	Technique is meant to be learned by doing. Read something that makes ya smile. What I'm reading right now: Jimmy Bufett - Salty Piece of Land (haha, great for winter blues) Stanley Booth - The True Adventures of the Rolling Stones Kenneth Lynn - Hemingway (bio) Jack Herald - People, Places, and Things I still Think... I Think (My grandfather's autobiography Cheers Bill __________________ Q: "How do you stay fit?" A: "Passing the vodka bottle and playing guitar." - Keith Richards

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14-01-2009, 14:03	#2
drew23 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Boat: Searunner 37 Posts: 81	almost 50 views, and nobody reads books? I've been recommended "Royce's Sailing Illustrated, Volume 1" as a must have, and my boat apparently comes with the Searunner manual, which apparently has a chapter or two on trimaran sailing theory. I've got a book on knots, but I've been recommended the "Ashley Book on Knots". Any preferences?

14-01-2009, 14:26	#4
Factor Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Boat: Seawind 1000xl "Dilligara" Posts: 627	MULTIHULL Seamanship by Dr Gavin Lesuer The CRUISING MULTIHULL by Chris White Cruising in Catamarans (it does mention some tris) by Charles KANTER As for knots books - get the smallest and clearest book. For general cdruising and living aboard Nigel CALDER's books (eletrical and mechanical handbook and the Crusiers handebook) are very good.

14-01-2009, 16:04	#6
Paul L Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 456	For books on heavy-weather sailing, you can pickup Heavy Weather Sailing by Coles used. Older editions seem like better reading. The Dashew's book, Surviving the Storm, has a tacky title and atrocious editing, but good content. Paul L

14-01-2009, 17:57	#7
Jmolan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mexico/Alaska/Oregon Boat: 34' Searunner Tri Posts: 604	Amazon.com: Case for the Cruising Trimaran: Jim Brown: Books The ONE book you would gain most from Is Jim Brown's book "Case for the cruising Trimaran. It has been out of print for a while, but you can find it at Amazon. It covers all of you questions. And many you did not know you had...:-) Next would be Chris White Amazon.com: chris white: Books He covers a lot of Catamaran stuff, but has a good shot of Trimaran stuff in there. Which boat did you buy?

15-01-2009, 11:24	#8
drew23 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Boat: Searunner 37 Posts: 81	Thanks much guys! I'm taking this list down to the used bookstores this afternoon, along with my three or four large boxes of books that I have to get rid of before moving onto the boat.... hopefully I'll find a few of these books, but if not, I'll be placing an order on Amazon. Appreciate the knowledge! Jmolan: I purchased a 1984 Searunner 37 that the original builder added two feet of length and width to, so she's actually 39'x23'. She needs a lot of work, but 95% of the work is cosmetic (ie minor glass repairs, sanding, paint). I'm only working part time right now so I'll have a lot of time to fix up the inside while I get used to living aboard, then come spring I'll haul her out for a couple of weeks and follow your lead on the external paint. Maybe you know her, even? She was in Alaska for years, under the name "Gay Deceiver"?

15-01-2009, 13:18	#9
wlearl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Mexico and Puerto Rico Boat: Sunbeam, 37, Ziamar Posts: 105	Here is a freebie that I've been working my way through: Bowditch -The American Practical Navigator You can read it online at: Bowditch Online I actually saved each chapter on my laptop so I can read it at my leisure without requiring internet access. Maybe someday I'll finish it all the way through. Bill

15-01-2009, 15:48	#10
Jmolan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mexico/Alaska/Oregon Boat: 34' Searunner Tri Posts: 604	Drew23, I know the boat. I went onboard years ago in Ketchikan. Good deal, funny but the Searunner world is a small world, if I ever see one I try to visit. I don't know how they do it butthis site is very cool way to learn knots. A great site for tying knots is: Grog's Boating Knots Index