Description
Written especially for the amateur boat builder, this concise guidebook contains clear, practical directions and designs for building 16 modern small boats, rowboats, sailboats, outboards, a 125-class hydroplane, and a runabout. You'll find detailed step-by-step instructions, with diagrams, for each design presented. The construction techniques have been kept as simple as possible; moreover, the standardized techniques described and illustrated here are used in boat yards and can be used to construct a variety of other craft not included in this volume.
After an enlightening general discussion of small boat building, Mr. Monk, a noted naval architect, presents detailed guidelines for selecting a design, choosing and assembling building materials, and building and finishing the craft. Boat builders can choose from these basic designs: nine-foot dinghy, eight-foot punt, two skiffs, two outboard boats for camping and fishing enthusiasts, two outboard runabouts, an outboard cruiser, outboard racer, racing hydroplane, 18-foot runabout, simplified sailer, centerboard sloop, racing sailboat, and keel sloop.
With this book at your fingertips, you can experience the satisfaction of building and using a strong, well-proportioned craft, designed by an expert -- a boat that offers hours of enjoyment, both in the workshop and on the water.
Author: Edwin Monk
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 02/05/1993
Pages: 96
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 11.80h x 8.90w x 0.30d
ISBN13: 9780486273136
ISBN10: 048627313X
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Woodwork | General
- Transportation | Ships & Shipbuilding | History
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