The Dinghy Book, by Stan Grayson (Int'!. Marine Publishing, Camden ME, 1981, 253 pp., illus., $20.00). Mr. Grayson looks at all aspects of a subject which is too often an afterthought of yacht owners . He covers many different designs, construction techniques and their suitable uses; also oars, motors, and rigs. The appendix is a catalog of dinghies, with a description and specifications of each, and a brief commentary. A useful book for anyone considering a tender for a yacht or a small boat for its own sake.
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