VGC.Stanford Maritime,1986.First UK edition-first printing.Blue hardback(silver lettering to the spine,small nick on the cover) with Dj(two creases and nick on the edges of the Dj cover),both in VGC.Illustrated with many b/w photos,drawings,plans,diagrams.Nice and clean pages with a couple of small marks and creases on the edges of the pages,small pencil mark impression on the edge of the first blank page of the book.The book is in VGC with light shelf wear on the Dj cover.320pp including many Appendices. This is another paragraph Product Description: Third edition of the handbook for those looking to retire and live on a boat. This includes advice on the pitfalls, choosing and maintaining a boat, health and details on GPS, the Internet and taxation.