THE COST CONSCIOUS CRUISER: CHAMPAGNE CRUISING ON A BEER BUDGET - Hardcover

Lin Pardey; Larry Pardey

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1840370785 ISBN 13: 9781840370782

Publisher: THOMAS REED PUBLICATIONS, 1999

Synopsis

The pleasures and adventures of cruising under sail are amazingly affordable, say Lin and Larry Pardey. But to keep your dream on budget, financially, emotionally, and timewise, you have to decide - are you a cruiser or a consumer? In this book, a logical successor to their Self Sufficient Sailor and Capable Cruiser, they discuss topics ranging from making your getaway plans to finding a truly affordable boat, keeping your outfitting costs and maintenance time in control, then learning to feel confident as you cruise farther ahead. Their chart of the gear considered necessary by many shoreside experts, compared to that carried by several cost-conscious cruisers, will give you a convenient checklist to gauge whether you are buying true necessities or overloading your budget and boat with high-tech items that can break down and steal your sense of confidence offshore. Chapters on getting the most from your cruising funds, the attributes of successful long-term voyag! ers, how to upgrade your boat using your own hands, plus answers to the ten questions most frequently asked by potential cruisers - all will help you prepare to explore under sail.

About this title

From the Author

The decisions you make now will determine if you come back from your cruise feeling more personally empowered or more enslaved by today's consumer society.

About the Author

The Pardeys have voyaged more than 170,000 miles, including both east-about/west-about circumnavigations and have made passages on 20 different boats, ranging in size from self-built 24' 4" and 29' 6" cutters through modern racing boats to 85-foot classic schooners. They've authored numerous books,videos, and articles and host seminars throughout the year. They also keep an online newsletter at www.landlpardey.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: THOMAS REED PUBLICATIONS
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1840370785
• ISBN 13: 9781840370782
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 359