Choosing for Cruising

How to Select and Equip the Perfect Cruising Yacht

By Bruce Roberts-Goodson


Cruising World, May 1999:

“Advice on selecting a boat to suit your needs is backed by the author's 30 years of designing cruising boats and is drawn from the experience of hundreds of sailors. Begin by being honest with yourself about where you intend to cruise, he advises, then examine the benefits and drawbacks of various designs and equipment presented in the book. Solid information for sound decision-making.”


The ENSIGN, April 1999:

“Bruce Roberts-Goodson is an internationally renowned boat designer with more than 20,000 boats to his credit. His career in yacht design began at Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology, in Stamford Conn. More than 50,000 plans have been sold from his designs worldwide.

“As most sailors know, not every sailing boat makes a good cruising boat. In Choosing for Cruising, the author guides you through the maze of decisions to be made when choosing the perfect cruising boat for your particular needs. The author examines every aspect of a cruising boat's design and equipment from a professional's point of view and discusses the benefits and drawbacks of each.

“This book, much like an unsparing checklist, covers everything from planning to choosing the hull. Appendices include equalizing batteries, recommended reading and equipment manufacturers.

“After reading this book, you will be thoroughly prepared to choose a safe, comfortable and well-equipped boat.”

SAIL, December 1998:

“Australian yacht designer Bruce Roberts-Goodson discusses how to select a good cruising boat, from the hull to electronics, and offers his views: ‘Do not try to emulate the single-handed, three-times-around-the-world person if that is not your thing. Cruising can be enjoyed close to home equally well.”

WoodenBoat, July/August 1998:

“The elements of a modern cruising sailboat, system by system, with advice on what to look for and recommendations on what to choose given the type of cruising you want to do.”


  • For similar titles, please visit the Cruising page in our catalog.

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