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DHOWS TO DELTAS

by Renato 'Sonny' Levi; Erroll Bruce; et al

Published by Nautical Publishing Company. 1st. 1971

Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. Written by one of the most stimulating personalities in high speed boat design, this book is part autobiography, partly an intriguing account of the author's design experience, and finally a section dealing iwith the theoretical and practical considerations underlying the design of fast craft, leading to imaginative thinking about speed and the future. Large format. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w diagrams and photos.

Spine and corners slightly bumped. Light scratch mark to front cover. Pale page edge browning else contents clean. Dustwrapper is worn to spine and corners and slightly browned to spine.

ISBN: 0245599568
Stock no. 1327293

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Contents

  • Introduction - Peter Du Cane
  • Explanation
  • PART I
  • Chapter I The Beginning
  • Chapter II Move to Italy
  • Chapter III Early Racing Powerboats
  • Chapter IV The Design Trend
  • Chapter V Realization of the Deltas
  • PART II
  • Chapter VI Circuit Racers
  • Chapter VII Offshore Racing Powerboats
  • Chapter VIII Fast Pleasure Craft and Work Boats
  • Chapter IX Aerodynamic Hull Shapes
  • Chapter X Yachts and Aircraft
  • PART III
  • Chapter XI Design Considerations for High Speed Offshore
  • Chapter XII Preparing the Design
  • Chapter XIII Speed and the Future
  • Appendix I Propellers by K. Suhrbier and Commander Peter Du Cane
  • Appendix II Specifications of Surfury
  • Index

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