{"product_id":"the-complete-trailer-sailor-how-to-buy-equip-and-handle-small-cruising-sailboats-9780071472586","title":"The Complete Trailer Sailor: How to Buy, Equip, and Handle Small Cruising Sailboats","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA soup-to-nuts introduction to small, economical sailing craft\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrailer sailers--the smallest, most economical sailboats with sleeping accommodations--are a popular platform for learning the basics of sailing and are often considered to be the entry level to cruising under sail. Author Brian Gilbert shows how trailer sailers can be the ideal craft for a lifetime of enjoyment, including serious, long-distance cruising. This book covers all the bases, including how to inspect, buy, and equip a boat; how to trailer, sail, navigate, and cruise in small boats; how to use communications and navigation equipment; and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-2835550\"\u003eBrian Gilbert\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e International Marine Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.94lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 7.26w x 0.64d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071472586\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0071472584\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SPO\"\u003eSports \u0026amp; Recreation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SPO036000\"\u003eWater Sports | Sailing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian Gilbert\u003c\/b\u003e is a lifelong sailor who lived aboard a Catalina 27 for four years. His total restoration of a basket-case trailer sailer is documented in his book \u003ci\u003eFix It and Sail\u003c\/i\u003e, and he is a frequent contributor of how-to articles for magazines such as \u003ci\u003eGood Old Boat\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSmall Craft Advisor\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDIY Boatowner\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"International Marine Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42685559865581,"sku":"9780071472586","price":29.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_685ca31e-271e-4faa-a2f3-b0136b2bdc8b.jpg?v=1649767344","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-complete-trailer-sailor-how-to-buy-equip-and-handle-small-cruising-sailboats-9780071472586","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}