Description
Larry Pardey is accepted as one of the master craftsmen of the
wooden-boat building world. He and his wife, Lin, have built two strong,
handsome boats and sailed twice around the world in them.
This impressive book shows the process of constructing a
boat hull with extensive photographs and drawings and includes
ample time-saving procedures. From financial and time planning,
lofting, floors and framing, selection of materials, planking and spiling,
design consideration, to deck beams, man-hour norms, and details
critical to wooden boat construction, this volume serves as the most
comprehensive guide a potential builder could ever use.Readers will
also appreciate the discussions of how to select from numerous
construction methods and materials, how to set up the shop, and
tips for sharpening and making your own tools. The new appendix
on proper adhesive selection is must reading for those wishing to
have a boat that stays together, no matter how long or where its used.
Anyone who has dreamed of building a boat or would like to make
his or her own repairs-but has felt restricted by the potential costs of
gathering the materials and figuring out how to do the work-will be
thrilled by this informative and comprehensive book, written by an
internationally recognized shipwright who understands a beginners needs.
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