Devlin's Boat Building Manual: How to Build Your Boat the Stitch-and-Glue Way, Second Edition (Paperback)

Samual Devlin

ISBN 10: 1260467678 / ISBN 13: 9781260467673

Published by McGraw-Hill Education, OH, 2023

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Paperback. The quick andcost-effective way to build the boat of your dreamsIn this much-anticipated Second Edition of the cutting-edge book on boat building, pioneer Sam Devlin gives you the plans and expert advice you need to apply his highly developed, easy-to-use stitch-and-glue technique to a wide variety of boats ranging in size from 7 to 55 feet. This new and expanded edition of Devlins Boat Building Manual features 200 photographs, including an entirely new section that follows the complete boat building process from start to finish.Boat building enthusiasts will enjoy seeing the stitch-and-glue method applied to such larger vessels as powerboats and sailboats, and DIY hobbyists interested in building their first boat will find more instruction than in the previous edition. This updated edition also features, a revised painting section, coverage on the latest epoxies and resins and how to work with them, and an expanded design section showing the broad range of sizes and types of boats now buildable with this technique. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781260467673

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Title: Devlin's Boat Building Manual: How to Build ...

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, OH

Publication Date: 2023

Binding: Paperback

Condition: new

Edition: 2nd Edition

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Synopsis:

The quick and cost-effective way to build the boat of your dreams

For nearly 30 years, Devlin’s Boatbuilding Manual has been walking backyard boat builders like you through the process of creating a beautiful, seaworthy vessel with your own hands. This popular guide focuses on the stitch-and-glue process―a simpler, cheaper method than plank-on-frame and cold-molded construction―that produces the same stunning results.

Now, master boat builder Sam Devlin has updated his classic work with critical insights, information, and refinements he has learned over the decades, including:

• Step-by-step look at the process from start to finish
• Tested new ideas to streamline the building process
• New insights on stitch-and-glue building from the amateur’s perspective
• Additional materials and tools for expanding your building/finishing options
• Fresh ideas for constructing cabins and pilothouses
• More in-depth coverage of maintenance and repair
• Expanded appendix showing the range of stitch-and-glue boats

Whether you’re looking to build a seven-foot dinghy or a 50-foot motor cruiser, Devlin’s Boatbuilding Manual provides proven plans and expert advice to get the job done―and get it done well.

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