GREAT AMERICAN SCHOONER YACHTS

For the historians & design Enthusiasts

Written by Rudolph Arp, an American yacht designer and boat restorer, “Great American Schooner Yachts,” will appeal to any lover of boat design, classic boat restoration, or maritime history. The 230-page book offers an in-depth look at classic schooner yachts, the men behind their designs, and the work that has gone into restoring them. Complete with sail plans of the schooners, a look at their construction and histories, and restoration photos, Arp’s book also includes biographies of nearly two-dozen yacht designers, including Olin Stephens, John Alden, and Garland Rotch. “Great American Schooner Yachts” is a wonderful, comprehensive resource for schooner enthusiasts. ($50, Schiffer Publishing, www.schifferbooks.com, 2012)