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Yachtstyle: Fairweather and foul

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The Fairweather is a custom yacht, and like most custom projects, she's the creation of her owner, Ken Sawyer. The first Seguin 52, a blend of artistry worthy of any museum, was built by Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding Company with a sensible seagoing design from Sparkman & Stephens.

Author: Spurr, Dan
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2005
Design and construction, Sailboats, Yachts and yachting, Yachts

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Great Boats: A cruiser's cornucopia

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Dann Spurr talks about the introduction of fiberglass construction of sailboats, which has made it economical for the middle classes to get themselves involved in sailing. Spurr also lists the various transformations seen in sailing industry starting from 1974 to 2004.

Author: Spurr, Dan
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2004
Radio & TV communications equipment, Boat Building, Boat building and repairing, Boat Building & Repair, Hardware, not elsewhere classified, Management, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Company business management, Boating industry

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The three pillars of passagemaking

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The job of 'yacht delivery' is more like that of a responsible agent of the owner. But to involve more as a volunteer crew pays a lot in terms of satisfaction.

Author: Spurr, Dan
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2003
Practice, Voyages and travels

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