Legendary Yachts

Legendary Yachts, Editor Bill Robinson. Published by Macmillan Co, NY, 1971. 1st Stated Printing. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 4to. Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. Slight edge wear, content excellent. LCCN 70-158165. America, North Star, Nina, Corsair, Aloha, Atlantic, Ranger, Ticonderoga, the name still hold a magic, are still spoken with awe when yachtsmen gather to reminisce. For these are legendary yachts, whose individual characteristics created an aura enduring far beyond the span of their peak years. The most fabled vessels, from Cleopatra's Barge to Intrepid, appear in all their glory in this book. There are also many delightful anecdotes and reminiscences, along with detailed information about the great yachts: their designers, specifications, operating costs, sizes, cruising speeds, hulls, materials, rigging, fittings, crews, and skippers. 175 photographs including pictures of elaborate interiors. 294 Pgs. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 14412.