{"product_id":"hinckley-yachts-an-american-icon-hardcover","title":"Hinckley Yachts: An American Icon - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNick Voulgaris\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDavid Rockefeller\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eCharles Townsend\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCelebrating more than eighty-five years of the prestigious yacht company, \u003ci\u003eHinckley Yachts\u003c\/i\u003e traverses decades, oceans, and seas, capturing the joy, excitement, and serenity of the ultimate boating experience. A highly respected name in the yachting world, Hinckley sets the standard for high quality, performance, and lasting beauty. This book showcases the rich history, classic design, and legendary work of the handcrafted Hinckley yachts from 1928 to today. With historic and contemporary photographs and drawings from Hinckley's extensive archive-featuring the incredible craftsmanship and technical innovations of both its sailing yachts and jet boats-this is the first book to celebrate Hinckley's rich history. Chronicling the company's early years, which includes boats used for World War II, to its integral role in the fiberglass revolution and the evolution of today's modern yacht, it offers an in-depth look at some of the most legendary and renowned boats in the world. \u003ci\u003eHinckley Yachts: An American Icon\u003c\/i\u003e is a must for any boating, yachting, or sailing enthusiast, as well as those interested in classic design and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNick Voulgaris III\u003c\/b\u003e is an entrepreneur, writer, and avid sailor and is passionate about yacht restoration. He has owned and restored dozens of boats, including two vintage Chris Crafts and a classic Hinckley Bermuda 40 Yawl, which was the inspiration for this book. His love for restoration and preservation spans into other areas as well, including the recent purchase and revitalization of Kerber's Farm, a historic farm and market on Long Island's North Shore. Nick lives in Manhattan and Oyster Bay, NY with his English Labrador Charlie. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Rockefeller\u003c\/b\u003e is a longtime sailor, philanthropist and Hinckley owner. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Townsend\u003c\/b\u003e is the CEO of Condé Nast Publications, former Commodore of the New York Yacht Club, yachting enthusiast and Hinckley owner. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartha Stewart\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of numerous best-selling books, the publisher of \u003ci\u003eMartha Stewart Living\u003c\/i\u003e, an Emmy award-winning TV show host and Hinckley owner.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 11.2 x 11.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 29, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758008664352,"sku":"9780847842155","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/aba73ed54567f94c801b6465eb1c2133.webp?v=1780116486","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/hinckley-yachts-an-american-icon-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}