Yacht Style: Design and Decor Ideas for Your Boat

Dan Spurr was for 12 years the editor of Practical Sailor newsletter, the Consumer Reports of sailing and one of the most respected boating publications, noted among other things for its new and used boat reviews, which have been published in book form as Practical Boat Buying. He is a former senior editor of Cruising World magazine and author of two highly regarded IM boating books as well as two critically acclaimed books of narrative nonfiction. He bought and refurbished his first fiberglass sailboat (a Pearson Vanguard) in the 1960s, and has since renovated three other boats including his current C & C 41. He is now the editor of Professional Boatbuilder magazine. AUTHOR HOMETOWN: Bozeman, Montana

Part I: Principles of DesignChapter 1 Assessment and PlanningAssessmentThe Right Boat for the Right PurposeAssessing a Used Boat or the Boat You Currently OwnNew Boat OptionsPlanningCommissioning a New Custom BoatUpgrading a Used BoatSummaryChapter 2 Attention to StyleExterior StylingThe Lines DrawingsTraditional Hull StylingModern Hull StylingTrim and AccessoriesInterior StylingMajor Decorative ThemesDeveloping a ThemeSummaryChapter 3 Decked OutColorDesign for PeopleCleaning and DrainageDockingOther HardwareStowageTransomsHandholdsArches and GallowsCanvasworkMaking ChangesSummaryChapter 4 Interior ArrangementsEntrancesLayoutDesign with a PurposeUnderstanding SpaceThe Feel of OpennessSummaryChapter 5 Light, Air, and ColorLightNatural LightArtificial LightAirNatural Air SourcesArtificial Air SourcesDesign for Maximum Light and AirColorSummaryPart II: The Division of SpaceChapter 6 Common CabinsWhere They Are, and WhySaloonsDeckhousesGreat CabinsDesign and DecorationLayoutSeatingTablesCoveringsSolesHull LinersFinishesStowageMaking Your MarkChapter 7 StateroomsForward StateroomsOffset StateroomsQuarter CabinsAft CabinsBerth TypesStowageMaking ModificationsDecor and DetailsChapter 8 GalleysGourmet or Short Order?FuelLayoutAppliances and ComponentsChapter 9 HeadsLocationFeatures and FixturesWaterproofingShowersToiletsBidetsSinksStowageAccessoriesVentilationLightingA Personal TouchChapter 10 Navigation StationsLocationWheelhousesHardtop CockpitsSaloonsDesign ElementsDimensionsLayoutLightsStowageConstructionConversionsChapter 11 ForepeaksGround TackleOther ApplicationsAccessChapter 12 WheelhousesFunctionsHelmVisibility and VentilationDesignWindowsLayoutEntryDecorAdding a WheelhouseChapter 13 Engine RoomsAccessibilityConstructionSound InsulationDesign for MaintenanceChapter 14 Cockpits, Companionways, and FlybridgesLayoutErgonomicsWeather ProtectionCompanionwaysEveryday PleasuresSafetyChapter 15 One-Cabin LayoutsDouble-Duty FurniturePrivacyStowageOpening Up SpacePart III: DetailsChapter 16 WoodworkJoinerworkRecognizing QualityVeneersLaminatingInlaysTeak DecksCabin SolesCarvingsFinishesBefore You Buy or Build . . .Chapter 17 Alternative MaterialsMetalsPlasticMaking ChoicesChapter 18 Soft CoveringsSeats and MattressesWindows, Portlights, and HatchesCarpetsHull Liners and OverheadsChapter 19 Cabin SolesConstructionFloorboardsVentilationMaintenanceLevels and LightsChapter 20 Going AloftRatlinesMast StepsLookout PlatformsFlybridgesTowersBibliographyIndexPhoto Credits