How to Build Wooden Boats: with 16 Small-boat Designs (Dover Woodworking) - Softcover

Monk, Edwin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 048627313X ISBN 13: 9780486273136

Publisher: Dover Publications Inc., 1993

Synopsis

Clear concise manual by noted naval architect offers a portfolio of designs for 16 basic wooden craft ― rowboats, sailboats, outboards, runabouts, a hydroplane, and more. Detailed illustrated instructions for amateur boat builders cover selecting a design, choosing and assembling building materials, building and finishing. 15 halftones. 49 line illustrations.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 048627313X
• ISBN 13: 9780486273136
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96