The Cruising Life: A Commonsense Guide for the Would-Be Voyager | 
 enlarge | Author: Jim Trefethen
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 116406
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 6.6 x 1.1
ISBN: 0070653607
Dewey Decimal Number: 797.1
EAN: 9780070653603
ASIN: 0070653607
Publication Date: December 31, 1998
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: hardback with dust jacket, smooth, tight, clean,
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Product Description
The Cruising Life: A Commonsense Guide for the Would-Be Voyager, Jim Trefethen. The funniest, drollest, wisest book on the shelf for the would-be cruiser. Trefethen pulls no punchesNhe tells you just what will be involved if you and your family decide to "let slip the surly bonds of earth" and set sail. How to get ready, how to finance the voyage, how to live on your boat with maximum peace of mind and minimum hassle, and what equipment you do and don't need. (What you don't need may surprise you.)
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Good tips May 25, 2008
Over all I thought there were a lot of good tips and insight in this book. I do agree with a previous review that the author does tend to glorify wooden boats a bit. It was a good purchase, I'd buy it again.
 Must have for all crusiers or those thinking of cruising January 2, 2007
Can't say enough about this book. Stright talk about cruising life, not just another euipment & tech guide. To top it off he mixes in enough humor to keep a smile on your face. My wife and I fight ove who gets to read it.
Thanks for giving us a truley great book Jim!
Impression July 9, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book was about how to become a "minimilist". (In other words, get rid of all your material stuff, your ideas of "status", start to live simply, start exercising, and start saving, saving, saving!!) By building your "kitty", you're able to buy your boat with cash. It, too, was about practical stuff and a much simpler life! The only regret I had was that it didn't have any pictures! Other than no pictures-I loved it!
 Not a practical sourse of information March 25, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Ok if you need som basic advice about making a decision to live aboard. Mostly it is posturing by the author and not much by way of real information, or thought provoking stories.
Written for Americans May 15, 2005
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a book written for Americans by an American. As a non-American some advice was irrelevant to me. Apart from this, I found it very useful; valuable insights as to what to expect from a cruising lifestyle, motivation to take the plunge and above all a humorous writing style. I found it compelling. Definitely a good book to read before you buy your yacht, and reread many times before you leave.
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