The Finely Fitted Yacht by Ferenc Máté
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About this book
The Finely Fitted Yacht: Volumes I & II is Ferenc Máté's detailed, illustrated guide to improving the usefulness, safety and appearance of a sailing yacht. The two volumes, bound together, explore practical improvements to interior accommodation and exterior fittings. Diagrams, photographs and examples of thoughtful marine craftsmanship make this an enduring reference for yacht owners, restorers and do-it-yourself boatbuilders.
Author: Ferenc Máté
Publisher: Albatross Publishing House, Vancouver
Copyright: 1979
Printing: Second printing, 1980 (stated on copyright page)
Binding: Hardback with dust jacket; Volumes I and II bound as one
Extent: approximately 610 pages (catalogued)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0920256058
ISBN-13: 9780920256053
Condition: Dust jacket is rubbed and discoloured, with spotting, creasing and small tears and chips at the top corners, spine head and lower edges. The jacket has pronounced age wear.
Book details
- Title
- The Finely Fitted Yacht
- Authors
- Ferenc Máté
- Publisher
- Albatross Publishing House
- Published
- 1980
- Language
- English
- Binding
- Hardback with dust jacket
- Edition
- Second printing, 1980; copyright 1979; Volumes I & II in one book
- Subjects
- Yacht fitting; Boat restoration; Marine woodwork; Yacht equipment; Boat interiors; Sailing craft
- Page count
- 610
- ISBN-13
- 9780920256053
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