Choosing for Cruising - Book

How to select and equip a modern cruising yacht. Covers every aspect of design and equipment from a professional's view, discussing pros and cons of each. The only book of its type written by a professional designer.

Choosing for Cruising: How to Select and Equip the Perfect Cruising Yacht is by R. Bruce Roberts-Goodson, a professional yacht designer. Sheridan House published it in 1998, and it gives readers a designer's perspective on choosing and outfitting a boat for cruising.

The book includes a bibliography and an index, so it doubles as a reference while comparing boats or planning a refit. It's useful reading for anyone shopping for a boat for long-distance voyaging who wants to understand the trade-offs before spending money.