Description
Book Synopsis: Here are 75 novel and wonderful boats—some strange, some beautiful, all of them paragons of Philip Bolger's form-follows-function design philosophy. A planing microtrawler; a glass-galleried, beachable birdwatching boat; a fully enclosed ocean-cruising rowboat; cruising sailboats that take the ground at low tide; power, sail, and rowing boats from 6 to 95 feet—these are boats as only Bolger's unfettered imagination does them. This is the first collection of Bolger's work in almost 15 years. It is long overdue. "Bolger is an eloquent writer and his comments run the gamut from hilarious to profound."—The Ensign "Bolger brings a kind of youthful feeling to yacht design—he would rather make precedent than follow it."—WoodenBoat "Bolger has a way of seducing even the lay reader into thinking about and beginning to understand boat design."—Cruising World "Boat lovers who are used to designers who conceive the same boat over and over, camouflaged with a face-lifting here and there, will be amazed at Phil Bolger's diversity."—Boatbuilder
Read more
Details
Tired of the same old boat designs? Looking for something unique and unconventional? Look no further than "Boats with an Open Mind: Seventy-Five Unconventional Designs and Concepts." This captivating book showcases 75 extraordinary boats, each a testament to Philip Bolger's revolutionary approach to design. From a planing microtrawler to a fully enclosed ocean-cruising rowboat, Bolger's creations are unlike anything you've ever seen before.
What sets Bolger apart from other designers is his unwavering commitment to the principle of form follows function. Each boat in this collection is not only a work of art but also a practical vessel designed to excel in its intended purpose. Whether you're a birdwatcher in need of a glass-galleried boat that can be beached or a sailor seeking a cruising sailboat that can navigate shallow waters, there's a boat in this book that will meet your needs.
For the first time in almost 15 years, Bolger's groundbreaking work is compiled into this long-awaited collection. His eloquent writing style shines through in his insightful comments, which range from hilarious to profound. Bolger's passion for pushing boundaries and challenging traditional yacht design is evident on every page, and his ability to captivate both experts and lay readers is truly remarkable.
If you're tired of the status quo and crave a fresh perspective on boat design, "Boats with an Open Mind" is a must-read. Prepare to be amazed by Bolger's diversity and inspired to think outside the box. Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the mind of a true visionary.
Click here to purchase "Boats with an Open Mind: Seventy-Five Unconventional Designs and Concepts" and embark on a journey of innovation and creativity in the world of boat design.
Discover More Best Sellers in Water Sports
Shop Water Sports
Hell or High Water: Surviving Tibet's Tsangpo River
$20.08


The Complete Sailing Manual (DK Complete Manuals)
$12.99


The Watermen: The Birth of American Swimming and One Young Man's Fight to Capture Olympic Gold
$15.75


Splish Splash Super Challenge Puzzles (Highlights™ Super Challenge Hidden Pictures®)
$9.95


Shaping Surf History: Tom Curren and Al Merrick, California 1980-1983
$45.78


Sunken Death: A Fin Fleming Scuba Diving Mystery (Fin Fleming Scuba Diving Mystery Series Book 2)
$4.99


The Waterproof Swimmer: More Swimming Workouts for Swimmers and Triathletes
$33.95
