Tommy Fowler

Fixer or Failure? Tommy Fowler

The used sailboat market today is literally flooded with every kind of craft imaginable-from perfect "turn-key" yachts to barely floating hulks. Prices are the lowest they have ever been. I have written this book to help guide the novice, as well as inexperienced boat buyers, so they can avoid many of the pitfalls that I have had to endure or even worse, have had to watch my friends bear. What constitutes a "good deal" fixer or a bottomless money pit failure? We'll look at hull construction, design, and rigging. Which size yacht will best suit your needs and experience? Boat systems management; from the galley to the head; the best sleeping arrangements to fixing teak decks. We'll also discuss individual boat manufactures-their designs along with some of their weaknesses and strengths. With hundreds of photos and illustrations, this book is a must read for anyone who already loves boating or who wants to take the plunge into this incredible lifestyle and hobby. Although I don't consider myself an expert at anything-but screwing up perhaps-I have made a lifetime study of boats, their trends, their problems and fixes. Fixer or Failure draws upon years of sailing/yachting wisdom, not only from the author, but dozens of other well known yachtsman quoted throughout the book. A fun, easy read.