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SOME REACTIONS TO “MY YACHT DESIGNS”
Unsolicited reactions from other readers:
I just read your introduction in Yachting and both cried and laughed. Some years back, my wife and I talked with you about Meridian. We have always loved your designs. T.W.
Your books arrived yesterday and I spent most of last night reading after dinner. I’m one of those that reads and doesn’t look at pictures — I don’t even turn the pages to look ahead at pictures, as that’s cheating.
Very nicely done book, funny in parts, sensitive and warm in others, and full of wisdom throughout. It’s obvious from your book that you love your creations, are passionate about the quest for quality, derive immense enjoyment from what you do and have great respect for the people who worked with you.
Bottom line is your book exceeded my expectations, which were high — KUDOS!
P.S.
Chuck, Your book is beautifully laid out, with fantastic photographs. I hope my Dad will be thrilled with the book, and your comments. P.T.
A marvelous story, engagingly narrated with good humor and that great joy of being on the water. Bravo!
A fine book, written with at least some of the “I wish I had’s” that too many autobiographers overlook. W. T.
What a great pleasure to receive your magnum opus. I have found the sections on your early life- both personal and professional- especially rewarding, as well as your reflections on the future of yacht design and construction.
At any rate, I just want to add my congratulations to the rising tide of kudos washing your way. The book is stunning in every respect, and will be treasured by your friends and admirers. J. C.
The book is absolutely gorgeous – well done! J. S.
The book arrived yesterday and it is FANTASTIC! J. F.
Really, it’s an absolute pleasure to read. Often books like this lean to the technical/Socratic (Bob Perry’s book — while excellent — does that); yours is just very honest, and it compliments and pays tribute to so many others. Really nice. P. S.
Just writing to let you know how much I enjoyed your book! I was impressed by how varied your designs were – from traditional to very modern – and all of them beautifully executed. For a person with a long term interest in yacht design this book was a pure pleasure. R. S.
Your books are excellent but quite heavy, I think. It really is a beautiful book. P. C.
I really like this book it gives me insite into chucks designs.
the photographs of the boats alone are worth the price of admission.
two thumbs up plus. Fred
Congratulations on a great book. Still as cheap as ever, I ordered your book from Inter-library Loan. After reading it thoroughly, I then bought it from your website!
Reading the combination of the designs themselves, together with their objectives, together with your thoughts and methods, together with the narrative of your development of a design practice in late 20th century — extraordinary. It’s a book to own, not just to browse.
For what it’s worth, I’ve sent a review to the Ocean Cruising Club.
All best from Beth and me,
-Gary
Just received copy of your book. Very impressive, I am very happy
to have ordered it.
Congratulations for a fine career and a positive attitude to life. Dr. M. G.
Just finished reading My Yacht Designs cover to cover. Great book! Thanks for the nice inscription and a nice treat to see the photo of you sailing Nester Dinghy. When I first learned the book was self published, my expectations weren’t that high. Most such don’t really make the grade. Yours did and then some. Beautiful design, informative, and exceptionally beautiful boats.
Do I have a gripe? Sure. Being the gearhead I am, I would have loved 3, 4 maybe 5 times as many detail drawings–construction, machinery, rigging details, etc. But then, the book would have been 3, 4, 5 times as long and as expensive. Hey, you can’t have everything . . .
Cheers,
Dave
The more I read your book, (over and over) the more I learn. It really is the best book on yacht design I’ve ever read. I hope you’re selling a ton! T. C.
I thought your book was extremely well done. I read it cover to cover and even looked at all the pictures. I cannot think of any way you could have improved it. I expected no less from someone who has spent their career focusing on detail and perfection. D. G.
Your book is terrific. K.H.
I have downloaded your digital pdf version and am finding it
excellent. A.M.