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Cruising Yachts
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Discover the timeless charm of classic cruising yachts with this comprehensive guide authored by T. Harrison Butler and Ed Burnett. This paperback edition of *Cruising Yachts* explores the art and science of yacht design, showcasing the innovative work of Dr. Thomas Harrison Butler, a renowned yet amateur designer of hundreds of English cruising yachts. First published in 1945, this long-awaited Fifth Edition has been expertly re-set in collaboration with the Harrison Butler Association, revitalizing original text, intricate drawings, and historic monochrome photographs.
In *Cruising Yachts*, you'll delve into Butler's unique approach to yacht design and equipment, complemented by an extensive annotated catalogue featuring notable HB designs. Whether you're a seasoned sailor looking to expand your knowledge of yacht architecture or a novice enthusiast dreaming of your first sail, this book is a treasure trove of insights. A brand-new gallery showcases vibrant color photographs of classic HB yachts, allowing you to appreciate their beauty vividly.
Adding to the depth of the publication is a reflective Foreword by Ed Burnett, a leading figure in modern yacht design, further bridging the gap between timeless elegance and contemporary sailing. This essential volume is perfect for yacht designers, sailing aficionados, and anyone captivated by the splendor of cruising yachts. Explore the legacy of Harrison Butler and enhance your understanding of yacht design and sailing aesthetics with this indispensable reference.
Authors: T. Harrison Butler, Ed Burnett Publisher: Lodestar Books
Bind: paperback
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 04-09-2015
Dr Thomas Harrison Butler was a skilled, yet amateur, designer responsible for some hundreds of classic English cruising yachts which still grace our seas. Cruising Yachts, his design manifesto, first appeared in 1945—the year of his death—and last appeared in print in 1995. This long overdue Fifth Edition has been produced in collaboration with the Harrison Butler Association, and is a complete re-setting of the original text, drawings and mono photographs, documenting in detail HB’s approach to the design and equipping of a yacht, providing an annotated catalogue of notable designs, and including a biographical portrait by HB’s daughter, the late Joan Jardine-Brown. New for this edition are a modern gallery of colour photographs of HB yachts, and a thoughtful and illuminating Foreword by the late Ed Burnett, who was our foremost designer of modern yachts in the classic English idiom.
In *Cruising Yachts*, you'll delve into Butler's unique approach to yacht design and equipment, complemented by an extensive annotated catalogue featuring notable HB designs. Whether you're a seasoned sailor looking to expand your knowledge of yacht architecture or a novice enthusiast dreaming of your first sail, this book is a treasure trove of insights. A brand-new gallery showcases vibrant color photographs of classic HB yachts, allowing you to appreciate their beauty vividly.
Adding to the depth of the publication is a reflective Foreword by Ed Burnett, a leading figure in modern yacht design, further bridging the gap between timeless elegance and contemporary sailing. This essential volume is perfect for yacht designers, sailing aficionados, and anyone captivated by the splendor of cruising yachts. Explore the legacy of Harrison Butler and enhance your understanding of yacht design and sailing aesthetics with this indispensable reference.
Authors: T. Harrison Butler, Ed Burnett Publisher: Lodestar Books
Bind: paperback
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 04-09-2015
Dr Thomas Harrison Butler was a skilled, yet amateur, designer responsible for some hundreds of classic English cruising yachts which still grace our seas. Cruising Yachts, his design manifesto, first appeared in 1945—the year of his death—and last appeared in print in 1995. This long overdue Fifth Edition has been produced in collaboration with the Harrison Butler Association, and is a complete re-setting of the original text, drawings and mono photographs, documenting in detail HB’s approach to the design and equipping of a yacht, providing an annotated catalogue of notable designs, and including a biographical portrait by HB’s daughter, the late Joan Jardine-Brown. New for this edition are a modern gallery of colour photographs of HB yachts, and a thoughtful and illuminating Foreword by the late Ed Burnett, who was our foremost designer of modern yachts in the classic English idiom.
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