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Penelope Down East

Author : W. R. Cheney
Publisher : Breakaway Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 127 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Penelope Down East written by W. R. Cheney and published by Breakaway Books. This book was released on 2015-07-12 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Penelope Down East is a collection of stories about sailing the Maine coast in a small catboat with no engine. This is cruising the way it was done a hundred years ago—and it takes a high level of seamanship to get anywhere. If the wind or the tide is against you, you must adapt, change plans, tack all day, or hole up in a harbor and wait for better conditions. It makes for delightfully unpredictable adventures. Cheney’s writing style is clear and familiar, like the old salt at the dock spinning yarns of his many voyages. He loves and appreciates all the beauties, big and small, of the Maine coast, and of his faithful boat. This book will appeal to native Mainers and to sailors anywhere in the world. --- “Bill Cheney is a fine sailor, storyteller, and wordsmith. Put together, it’s no surprise that he has given us a fine collection of sailing stories. If you have heard much about cruising the fabled coast of Maine and, as yet, have never done so, here is the vicarious experience you have been waiting for. If you have cruised this iconic, watery world, as I have, and want a companion to share many of your favorite bays, islands, harbors . . . and to introduce you to new experiences and places . . . here you will find your soul mate and guide.” —Roland Sawyer Barth, author of Tales of the Intracoastal Waterway: An Account of a Passage from the Florida Keys to Cape Cod in a Seventeen Foot Catboat “Bill Cheney is a skilled mariner and an even better essayist. His descriptions of life aboard an engineless catboat along the rugged Maine coast are vivid, tender, poetic, and sometimes wildly humorous. He speaks to us in every key. There is no one quite like him.” —Clinton Trowbridge, author of The Boat That Wouldn’t Sink and The Crow Island Journal ----- E-book bonus: All the photos and charts, of which there are many, are in full color in the e-book. ------

The Catboat Book

Author : John M. Leavens
Publisher : International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
ISBN 13 : 9780070104426
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book The Catboat Book written by John M. Leavens and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 1991-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interest in the catboat is on the increase these days, probably because people have finally discovered just how versatile the craft is. The cat has been around for a long time; its history dates from before 1850, and possibly as far back as the colonial era. At various times the cat has been a workboat, cruising boat, daysailer, and racing boat. Even though its origins are unclear, the catboat has been recognized as one of the true American boats, since it reached the peak of its development on the shores of the northeast United States. Information and references to the catboat are scattered throughout nautical literature--a quick glance at the bibliography of this book will bear that out. But surprisingly enough, this is the first serious attempt to bring together the story of the cat in one book. Many knowledgeable people have contributed to this book. The information and illustrations are primarily the result of the efforts of the members of The Catboat Association, an organization of people who have banded together to preserve the tradition of the catboat. Under the overall editorship of John Leavens, co-secretary and one of the founders of the Association, these writers have analyzed the catboat from its beginnings to the present. Here, then is the story of this distinctive American boat--its development, its career as a racer, its design elements and construction details, including new materials; its restoration, maintenance, and auxiliary power. "There must be a book reviewer somewhere who could perhaps find fault with some aspect of this very fine book, but he'd have to be a landlocked individual who had not the slightest idea what a boat was, and how small craftplayed such an enormous part in the developing traditions of this country, for this is the kind of book that we ought to see more of, for its depth and clarity inspire nonstop reading."--"WoodenBoat Catboat buffs will welcome and enjoy this book, and so will any sailor having a taste for the romantic lines of a classic ship."--"SEA Magazine "A must for fans, and your reviewer could easily become one."--"The Ensign "International Marine and The Catboat Association have combined efforts under John Leavens' guidance to present what will probably stand as the most definitive work on this distinctive craft in our American marine heritage."--"SAIL "The contributions themselves stand individually, much as magazine articles do--one or two on restoring old cats, on powering cats, on catboat racing over the years, on fiberglass, and even on ferro-cement cats. The book is rounded out with a 53-page "album" of catboat photos and plans, including a number of brilliant examples by the great New England photographer, Nathaniel L. Stebbins. A loving and skillful tribute to a class of boat which inspires love in all who encounter it."--"Motorboating & Sailing "

Silent Maid

Author : Kent Mountford
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692289754
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (897 download)

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Download or read book Silent Maid written by Kent Mountford and published by . This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although there were hundreds of catboats on Barnegat Bay in the early 20th century, none were quite like Silent Maid. She was built in 1924 at Bay Head, New Jersey, for Philadelphia businessman Edwin J. Schoettle. Silent Maid's sailing life stretches across eight decades. This book is as much about the people who sailed her and where they came from as it is about the wood, iron, bronze, cordage, and canvas that fleshed out her frames. It was through their lives she moved. With over 470 illustrations, this book recounts how Silent Maid's owners came to shape, nurture, and, ultimately, preserve her . . . and in return, how she influenced their lives.

The Catboat Book

Author : John M. Leavens
Publisher : International Marine Publishing Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Catboat Book written by John M. Leavens and published by International Marine Publishing Company. This book was released on 1973 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Competitive Cat, Racing Small Gaff-Rigged Catboats

Author : Bill Welch
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781419683824
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (838 download)

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Download or read book The Competitive Cat, Racing Small Gaff-Rigged Catboats written by Bill Welch and published by . This book was released on 2007-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "the Competitive Cat" is a one of a kind resource for the modern catboat sailor. The book is geared for the reader who is interested in racing, yet the detailed descriptions, drawings and photographs will assist anyone sailing a catboat to enjoy their time in the boat to the maximum, with improved efficiency and safety. "the Competitive Cat" rightly starts you off with boat preparation tips, from bottom prep and maintenance, to standing and running rigging, with no details spared for the full care and feeding of your cat. Even if you have been sailing for decades, the Balance chapter will still have some surprises for you. Boat handling, reefing, sail trim, and a detailed discussion of racing rules as they apply to catboats, are all covered in an easy to understand format. There is a special chapter on Beetle Catboats. "the Competitive Cat" is unique; there is no other reference source like it. "the Competitive Cat" is a must for every catboat sailor's library.

The Dory Book

Author : John Gardner
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493068326
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book The Dory Book written by John Gardner and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-06-15 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dory has seen duty as a fishing boat, lumberman's batteau, lifeboat, recreational rowing boat, and racing sailboat. The most comprehensive book about dories ever published, this is at once a history of the dory, a practical handbook on dory building, and a compendium of 23 dory designs with full construction details. The author, a longtime contributor to National Fisherman, and the illustrator, Sam Manning, are perhaps the foremost experts on the subject. A steady stream of letters and photographs to the late John Gardner from successful dory builders worldwide has been testimony to the widespread popularity and influence of this book.

Cape Cod Catboats

Author : Stan Grayson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781928862055
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book Cape Cod Catboats written by Stan Grayson and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide offers an in-depth exploration of America’s most unique and enduring sailboat, the Cape Cod catboat, and explains why the type has enjoyed such a strong resurgence in popularity. Providing new insights into the myths and realities regarding the catboat’s origins in New York and on Cape Cod, it explores the boat’s central importance as a fishing craft and later as a racing and cruising yacht. Included are stories of the great catboat designers of the type’s golden age in the late 19th century. This comprehensive reference also examines today’s fiberglass catboats and offers practical advice on catboat selection and sailing.

The Book of Wooden Boats

Author : Maynard Bray
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393048993
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book The Book of Wooden Boats written by Maynard Bray and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2000-11-17 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This magnificent collection of full-color photographs by renowned photographer Benjamin Mendlowitz of beautiful vessels includes wooden boats ranging from simple prams to sailing and power yachts. Noted marine historian Maynard Bray provides commentary on more than 90 of the world's most photogenic boats.

Building the Crosby Catboat

Author : Barry Thomas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Building the Crosby Catboat written by Barry Thomas and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1986-87 boatbuilder Barry Thomas and his crew at Mystic Seaport constructed a 20-foot catboat after rediscovering the methods used in the famous Crosby boatshops on Cape Cod, ca. 1880-1935. In this construction guide the author documents the unique Crosby building methods and discusses the importance of preserving and using appropriate technologies from the past.

Boatbuilding

Author : Howard Chappelle
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393035544
Total Pages : 636 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (355 download)

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Download or read book Boatbuilding written by Howard Chappelle and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1994-04-05 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the Chapelle (Search for Speed Under Sail) original published by Norton in 1941. Now printed on acid-free paper and with a new foreword by Jonathan Wilson. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Catboats

Author : Jay Benford
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781888671254
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (712 download)

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Download or read book Catboats written by Jay Benford and published by . This book was released on 2009-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of inventive catboat designs, from the boards of the Benford Design Group, ranging from 17' to 22' long. Both centerboard and keel designs are shown. All have cabins and cruising accommodations, and have classic, traditional styling. Alternate rigs are also included for some of the designs plus photos of the completed boats.

The Making of Tom Cat

Author : William Garden
Publisher : WoodenBoat Books
ISBN 13 : 9780937822784
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (227 download)

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Download or read book The Making of Tom Cat written by William Garden and published by WoodenBoat Books. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You'll enjoy this? part story, part boatbuilding manual of a small, beetle-cat-like boat, from a legendary designer with probably more of his creations built than any other person. You'll find out not only how the boat is built, but also how the design came to be from someone with a (long!) lifetime of fooling around with boats. As told from Toad's Landing, on an island off British Columbia, it becomes quite apparent that whimsy and fun are not limited to young boys and girls. The first thing you may notice about Tom Cat is the handsome cuddy. The next thing to realize is she is constructed with a combination of the traditional-plank-on-frame (carvel) and modern-epoxy for the seams. The result is a rugged boat which doesn't require the swelling of planks, or the recaulking of seams in the years to come. If you are just too pure a traditionalist for epoxy, of course you can plank and caulk.

Catboats

Author : Stan Grayson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780964007017
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Catboats written by Stan Grayson and published by . This book was released on 1996-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Created & developed on Cape Cod in the mid-19th century but eventually popular throughout the country, the Cape Cod catboat is perhaps the most uniquely American of all sailing craft. The second edition of CATBOATS will be of interest to all involved with classic sailing craft, to those interested in yachting & workboat history, & to anyone curious about a very special aspect of the New England scene. The book covers the history of the catboat together with stories of people who have become involved with restoring, cruising, & racing these boats. The second edition features a collection of rare 19th century catboat photographs from the Hart Nautical Museum at MIT, these in addition to several photos in the first edition from the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities & other sources. The new book's Appendix also contains useful material on catboat racing techniques & a chapter on catboat lore replete with information on the use of catboats in a variety of New England fisheries. "Every sailor & those who love to read about people, boats & their affinity for the Cape will enjoy this thoroughly pleasing mix of solid information about catboats, the people who sail them & the legends & history that have grown around them."--CAPE COD TIMES. "...there is something about catboats that captures the imagination & sends the mind on an afternoon sail across sparkling waters, & that is exactly what Grayson has portrayed in this delightful book."--YACHTING. Devereux Books, 20 Vassar Rd., Box 503, Marblehead, MA 01945. (617) 631-3055.

The Catboat Era

Author : John M. Leavens
Publisher : Tilbury House Distr
ISBN 13 : 9780884482727
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (827 download)

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Download or read book The Catboat Era written by John M. Leavens and published by Tilbury House Distr. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interspersed among the gold-plated yachts of the Gilded Age were many humble catboats serving as fishing boats, livery craft, and pleasure boats. Here their story is told in well-researched detail with a fine collection of period photographs.

The Catboat Book

Author : John M. Leavens
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book The Catboat Book written by John M. Leavens and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Boy, Me, and the Cat

Author : Henry Plummer
Publisher : Ravenio Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Boy, Me, and the Cat written by Henry Plummer and published by Ravenio Books. This book was released on with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic tale of a trip down the Intracoastal Waterway in 1912 contains the following chapters: I. The Cruise of the Mascot II. Provisioning the Mascot III. Cabin Accommodations IV. Battleship Near Newport, Rhode Island V. Tied Up in Erie Basin, Brooklyn, New York VI. Execution Rock VII. Entrance to Delaware and Raritan Canal, New Brunswick, New Jersey VIII. Snugged Up to the Left Bank of the Canal XIV. Gunny Sacks Filled with Dry Leaves for Fenders, Raritan and Delaware Canal X. Lock on the Delaware and Chesapeake Canal XI. Canal Basin, Delaware City XII. Bugeye Oyster Dragger, Chesapeake Bay XIII. Two Young Men on Assignment for “Motor World” Magazine XIV. Chesapeake and Albermarle Canal XV. Visitor on Board at Stumpy Point, North Carolina XVI. Waterfront, Beaufort, North Carolina XVII. Wrecked at Cape Fear, North Carolina XVIII. Completing launch repairs, Southport, North Carolina XIX. Offshore between Southport, North Carolina, and Georgetown, South Carolina XX. Plantation at Frederica, Georgia, where John Wesley Established Methodism in this Country XXI. Paddlewheel Steamer on St. John’s River, Florida XXII. Lighthouse at St. Augustine, Florida XXIII. Alligator Farm at St. Augustine XXIV. Spanish Ruin at Matanzas Inlet XXV. “Flying Machines” at Daytona Beach, Florida XXVI. Relaxing at Cocoa, Florida XXVII. View from Anchorage at Palm Beach, Florida XXVIII. Mouth of Biscayne Bay XXIX. Do-It-Yourself Drawbridge Near Halifax, Florida XXX. Mascot Overhauled and Painted in Miami, Florida XXXI. The Bark “Rakel” at Fernandina, Florida XXXII. H. in the Boatswain’s Chair Scraping and Varnishing the Mast XXXIII. Manteo, North Carolina XXXIV. Sand Dunes at Nag’s Head, North Carolina XXXV. Inner Basin At Mowbray Arch Ghent, Norfolk, Virginia XXXVI. Plank Platform at Railway Station, Clay, West Virginia XXXVII. Lighthouse on Chesapeake Bay XXXVIII. Coney Island, New York XXXIX. Houseboat in Port Washington, New York

Build the Instant Catboat

Author : Harold Payson
Publisher : Wooden Boat Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781934982099
Total Pages : 42 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Build the Instant Catboat written by Harold Payson and published by Wooden Boat Publications. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring one of Phil Bolger's clean, simple designs. Dynamite clearly explains the building process that will result in your own 12' gaff-rigged catboat using the stitch-and-glue plywood method.