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1: Laugh a little.
The first few chapters of this book made me laugh out loud,as the Stobs struggle to learn about their new boat and deal with the invariable problems with a new-used boat. Then the book settled down into a straight travelog, interspersed with a little strained humor. Worth reading. Gave me a new interest in cruising the Tennessee-Tom Bigbee.
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2: Honey, Let's Get a Boat
This is a delightful book if you keep in mind what it is. It is informative, light, enjoyable to read, and creates a spark of fantasy in readers who may never set foot on a boat. For those who already have a boat or plan to buy one, it is an invaluable reference for a type of boating that is growing in popularity. Three cheers for the Strobs.
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3: Must read for Great Loop travel
If your you're going to or are just thinking about boating the Great Loop you must read this book. A great read.
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4: Really feels like you are in the captain's chair
The title might set the wrong tone as this book is a colorfully written actual account of this ambitious trip taken by a husband-wife crew on a 40 foot trawler capable of 9 knots. It was their first big boat but they were a quick study and courageous. Bonus is an entire section summarizing all the resources they used to prepare for the trip with contact information and recommendations. He is a travel writer so you get a lot of the local flavor and history as they cruise.
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5: Just do It!
Honey, Let's Get a Boat... A Cruising Adventure of America's Great Loop
What a delightful read! Although the 'Stobs' made thier cruise 10+ years ago the story is timeless.
If you are looking for a dynamic and exciting retirement, then this is the first book to read. The Stobs had little knowledge, or experince-but they did have a dream. A dream they have lived and loved! They have certainly persuaded us to through away the 'pipe and slippers' - we will have a bit of what they are having!
See you all on the US Great Loop! If it doubt - just do it! Look at the stories to thrill the friends, children and granchildren!
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