New York City - where to look for Boats & Books?

[hm]

Dear Forum,

I am visiting New York the following week - a dream for a long time coming true. Among other things I would like to walk around some sailyachts and to shop for books.

Could you help me regarding a recommendation for a bookstore with a broad variety of maritime literature (mainly sailing, boatbuilding ...)? And where around Manhattan (or all of NY) would I have the chance to watch some nice sailyachts?

Thank you very much for your help,
Henning

[hm]

Dear Forum,

I am visiting New York the following week - a dream for a long time coming true. Among other things I would like to walk around some sailyachts and to shop for books.

Could you help me regarding a recommendation for a bookstore with a broad variety of maritime literature (mainly sailing, boatbuilding ...)? And where around Manhattan (or all of NY) would I have the chance to watch some nice sailyachts?

Thank you very much for your help,
Henning

[hm]

Dear Forum,

I am visiting New York the following week - a dream for a long time coming true. Among other things I would like to walk around some sailyachts and to shop for books.

Could you help me regarding a recommendation for a bookstore with a broad variety of maritime literature (mainly sailing, boatbuilding ...)? And where around Manhattan (or all of NY) would I have the chance to watch some nice sailyachts?

Thank you very much for your help,
Henning

[Donn]

It's crowded, noisy and disorganized, but there are probably more nautical titles at The Strand (http://www.strandbooks.com/home/) , 828 Broadway, than any other single location in NYC.

[ 07-19-2005, 02:11 PM: Message edited by: Donn ]

[Donn]

It's crowded, noisy and disorganized, but there are probably more nautical titles at The Strand (http://www.strandbooks.com/home/) , 828 Broadway, than any other single location in NYC.

[ 07-19-2005, 02:11 PM: Message edited by: Donn ]

[Donn]

It's crowded, noisy and disorganized, but there are probably more nautical titles at The Strand (http://www.strandbooks.com/home/) , 828 Broadway, than any other single location in NYC.

[ 07-19-2005, 02:11 PM: Message edited by: Donn ]

[hm]

Thank you for your advice. I heard that there is a very large Barnes & Noble somewhere 5th avenue - would that be a good place too?

[hm]

Thank you for your advice. I heard that there is a very large Barnes & Noble somewhere 5th avenue - would that be a good place too?

[hm]

Thank you for your advice. I heard that there is a very large Barnes & Noble somewhere 5th avenue - would that be a good place too?

[Donn]

There are several large B&N and Borders stores in Manhattan. You might find that one of them near the South Street Seaport will stock more nautical titles than others, but nothing to equal Strand.

[Donn]

There are several large B&N and Borders stores in Manhattan. You might find that one of them near the South Street Seaport will stock more nautical titles than others, but nothing to equal Strand.

[Donn]

There are several large B&N and Borders stores in Manhattan. You might find that one of them near the South Street Seaport will stock more nautical titles than others, but nothing to equal Strand.

[Con LanAdo]

having the opportunity to beat the path to almost any book store in NYC, i agree that the Strand will give you the best bang for the buck & there is a 2nd Strand downtown just off the SSS (don't bother just another mall) The B&N off the park at Park Ave & 17th st. usually has some non standard nauticle stock - more than the other B&N's

[Con LanAdo]

having the opportunity to beat the path to almost any book store in NYC, i agree that the Strand will give you the best bang for the buck & there is a 2nd Strand downtown just off the SSS (don't bother just another mall) The B&N off the park at Park Ave & 17th st. usually has some non standard nauticle stock - more than the other B&N's

[Con LanAdo]

having the opportunity to beat the path to almost any book store in NYC, i agree that the Strand will give you the best bang for the buck & there is a 2nd Strand downtown just off the SSS (don't bother just another mall) The B&N off the park at Park Ave & 17th st. usually has some non standard nauticle stock - more than the other B&N's

[Con LanAdo]

sorry Henning, Boats - rich sailors havce there maga ships docked at the marina by ground zero. There are some others at the 79th street marina (west side) Many good boats can be found in Brooklyn. One Gateway Marina has a few quality craft. This yard is off Flatbush on the way to the Beaches & within the confines of the Gateway Nat'l Seashore. If you can try to get to City Island in the Bronx, in an older era a real hot spot. If your landinding during the daylight you should see many yards throughout the NY/NJ/Ct area. Remember this name from this forum: Scot Rosen, he has one of the best boats around. If i were not heading for Maine at first light i would be happy to give ya a tour - sorry but have a wonderful time.

[Con LanAdo]

sorry Henning, Boats - rich sailors havce there maga ships docked at the marina by ground zero. There are some others at the 79th street marina (west side) Many good boats can be found in Brooklyn. One Gateway Marina has a few quality craft. This yard is off Flatbush on the way to the Beaches & within the confines of the Gateway Nat'l Seashore. If you can try to get to City Island in the Bronx, in an older era a real hot spot. If your landinding during the daylight you should see many yards throughout the NY/NJ/Ct area. Remember this name from this forum: Scot Rosen, he has one of the best boats around. If i were not heading for Maine at first light i would be happy to give ya a tour - sorry but have a wonderful time.

[Con LanAdo]

sorry Henning, Boats - rich sailors havce there maga ships docked at the marina by ground zero. There are some others at the 79th street marina (west side) Many good boats can be found in Brooklyn. One Gateway Marina has a few quality craft. This yard is off Flatbush on the way to the Beaches & within the confines of the Gateway Nat'l Seashore. If you can try to get to City Island in the Bronx, in an older era a real hot spot. If your landinding during the daylight you should see many yards throughout the NY/NJ/Ct area. Remember this name from this forum: Scot Rosen, he has one of the best boats around. If i were not heading for Maine at first light i would be happy to give ya a tour - sorry but have a wonderful time.

[Dan McCosh]

South Street Seaport is worth the trip downtown. The big ships won't be there too much longer.

[Dan McCosh]

South Street Seaport is worth the trip downtown. The big ships won't be there too much longer.

[Dan McCosh]

South Street Seaport is worth the trip downtown. The big ships won't be there too much longer.

[Don Olney]

Henning,

Send me a private message and I will send you my contact information if you would like to meet up in NYC. The Barnes & Noble bookstore on 48th & 5th Ave has an okay section on boating, but nothing spectacular like Mystic Seaport has.

There's also Goldberg Marine/West Marine on 37th St., just West of 5th Ave.

--Don

Does anyone know if "Jack's" bookstore is still open at South Street Seaport? I think Jack got chased out of there long ago by Nine West, The Sharper Image, The Gap, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Starbucks.

[Don Olney]

Henning,

Send me a private message and I will send you my contact information if you would like to meet up in NYC. The Barnes & Noble bookstore on 48th & 5th Ave has an okay section on boating, but nothing spectacular like Mystic Seaport has.

There's also Goldberg Marine/West Marine on 37th St., just West of 5th Ave.

--Don

Does anyone know if "Jack's" bookstore is still open at South Street Seaport? I think Jack got chased out of there long ago by Nine West, The Sharper Image, The Gap, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Starbucks.

[Don Olney]

Henning,

Send me a private message and I will send you my contact information if you would like to meet up in NYC. The Barnes & Noble bookstore on 48th & 5th Ave has an okay section on boating, but nothing spectacular like Mystic Seaport has.

There's also Goldberg Marine/West Marine on 37th St., just West of 5th Ave.

--Don

Does anyone know if "Jack's" bookstore is still open at South Street Seaport? I think Jack got chased out of there long ago by Nine West, The Sharper Image, The Gap, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Starbucks.

[Jonathan Kabak]

Don,

Sadly Jack's bookstore "Books and Charts" has long been gone. It is now a gallery space for the museum. But Jack didn't get driven too far. He went to the Museum's Education department where he spends his days lecturing and leading Elderhostel programs. As I write this he is living the tough life on a Queen Mary II crossing.

Jonathan

[Jonathan Kabak]

Don,

Sadly Jack's bookstore "Books and Charts" has long been gone. It is now a gallery space for the museum. But Jack didn't get driven too far. He went to the Museum's Education department where he spends his days lecturing and leading Elderhostel programs. As I write this he is living the tough life on a Queen Mary II crossing.

Jonathan

[Jonathan Kabak]

Don,

Sadly Jack's bookstore "Books and Charts" has long been gone. It is now a gallery space for the museum. But Jack didn't get driven too far. He went to the Museum's Education department where he spends his days lecturing and leading Elderhostel programs. As I write this he is living the tough life on a Queen Mary II crossing.

Jonathan

[Don Olney]

Thanks Jonathan, I bought a few of books from Jack's store and he was always good to shoot the breeze with plus he helped me out with some problems I had building my first boat. That was just the kind of place the Seaport needs.

-Don

[Don Olney]

Thanks Jonathan, I bought a few of books from Jack's store and he was always good to shoot the breeze with plus he helped me out with some problems I had building my first boat. That was just the kind of place the Seaport needs.

-Don

[Don Olney]

Thanks Jonathan, I bought a few of books from Jack's store and he was always good to shoot the breeze with plus he helped me out with some problems I had building my first boat. That was just the kind of place the Seaport needs.

-Don

[Hwyl]

Originally posted by Dan McCosh:
South Street Seaport is worth the trip downtown. The big ships won't be there too much longer.Is that because the museum can't keep apace with the maintenance or is there something else going on.

[Hwyl]

Originally posted by Dan McCosh:
South Street Seaport is worth the trip downtown. The big ships won't be there too much longer.Is that because the museum can't keep apace with the maintenance or is there something else going on.

[Hwyl]

Originally posted by Dan McCosh:
South Street Seaport is worth the trip downtown. The big ships won't be there too much longer.Is that because the museum can't keep apace with the maintenance or is there something else going on.

[Hwyl]

Henning, I'm assuming that you already know that the famous German ship Peking is at South Street Seaport

http://www.southstseaport.org/street/img/peking.jpg

It's about the most unwelcoming museum I've ever been too, I'm afraid, but they have some great artifacts.

[ 07-23-2005, 03:30 AM: Message edited by: Hwyl ]

[Hwyl]

Henning, I'm assuming that you already know that the famous German ship Peking is at South Street Seaport

http://www.southstseaport.org/street/img/peking.jpg

It's about the most unwelcoming museum I've ever been too, I'm afraid, but they have some great artifacts.

[ 07-23-2005, 03:30 AM: Message edited by: Hwyl ]

[Hwyl]

Henning, I'm assuming that you already know that the famous German ship Peking is at South Street Seaport

http://www.southstseaport.org/street/img/peking.jpg

It's about the most unwelcoming museum I've ever been too, I'm afraid, but they have some great artifacts.

[ 07-23-2005, 03:30 AM: Message edited by: Hwyl ]

[Victor]

I can recommend the marinas in Jersey City. You get a much better view of the river and the watercraft on it. Few years ago I had a boat there. While I was fooling aroud with it one night a Brit came sailing in from across the pond, looking for a place to get a burger and a shower.

[ 07-23-2005, 09:12 AM: Message edited by: Victor ]

[Victor]

I can recommend the marinas in Jersey City. You get a much better view of the river and the watercraft on it. Few years ago I had a boat there. While I was fooling aroud with it one night a Brit came sailing in from across the pond, looking for a place to get a burger and a shower.

[ 07-23-2005, 09:12 AM: Message edited by: Victor ]

[Victor]

I can recommend the marinas in Jersey City. You get a much better view of the river and the watercraft on it. Few years ago I had a boat there. While I was fooling aroud with it one night a Brit came sailing in from across the pond, looking for a place to get a burger and a shower.

[ 07-23-2005, 09:12 AM: Message edited by: Victor ]

[CarlZog]

New York Nautical on West Broadway.

www.newyorknautical.com (http://www.newyorknautical.com)

Great store.

[CarlZog]

New York Nautical on West Broadway.

www.newyorknautical.com (http://www.newyorknautical.com)

Great store.

[CarlZog]

New York Nautical on West Broadway.

www.newyorknautical.com (http://www.newyorknautical.com)

Great store.