The Fourth Book of Good Boats
- ISBN-10
- 0877421714
- ISBN-13
- 9780877421719
- Category
- Sports & Recreation / Water Sports / Boating
- Pages
- 239
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1984
- Publisher
- International Marine Publishing Company
- Author
- Roger C. Taylor
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