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

Samual Devlin

ISBN 10: 1260467678 / ISBN 13: 9781260467673

Published by McGraw-Hill Education, US, 2023

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The quick and cost-effective way to build the boat of your dreamsFor 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 finishTested new ideas to streamline the building processNew insights on stitch-and-glue building from the amateur's perspectiveAdditional materials and tools for expanding your building/finishing optionsFresh ideas for constructing cabins and pilothousesMore in-depth coverage of maintenance and repairExpanded appendix showing the range of stitch-and-glue boatsWhether 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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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Devlin's Boat Building Manual: How to Build Your Boat the Stitch-and-Glue Way, Second Edition
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, US
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1260467678
• ISBN 13: 9781260467673
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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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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