Can you have too many books? Probably the answer to that question is yes and I am sure that I will find that to be true when it comes time to move aboard. Choosing which books to bring along and which books to find new homes for is something I am not looking forward to. For the time being though, I enjoy having lots of books around and I have listed the ones here that have educated, inspired, and sustained me during this process. The images are links are to booksellers, mostly Amazon, and if you want to purchase a copy please do so through the link. This will generate a small amount of income to offset the cost of hosting this website.
"The Cruising Multihull" by Chris White.
This is one of the best books on the cruising multihulls available. Chris
covers the desirable traits of off shore multihulls whether custom, production
or home built. While some people may argue that this book is a bit out-dated,
Published in 1996, the truth is there are still catamarans being designed and
built with little or no underwing clearance even though we know that they will
violently pound their way across the bay, or worse the ocean. The physics behind
designing multihulls has not changed, nor have the construction materials
changed appreciably in the last 15 years. If you are new to multihulls, you need
this book!
"Devlin's Boatbuilding" by Samual Devlin
Sam Devlin has elevated stitch-and-glue boatbuilding to an
artform, and his graceful designs have attracted the attention of backyard
builders across the country. Here is all you need to know to build the boat of
your dreams, whether it's a 7-foot dinghy or a 40-foot power cruiser.
Devlin's Boatbuilding: How to Build Any Boat the Stitch-and-Glue Way shares
the wisdom of his 16 years of experience designing, building, and helping others
build his fleet of small sail- and powerboats.