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Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780071559669
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0071559663
Label: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Manufacturer: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 160
Publication Date: December 15, 1984
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Studio: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
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Product Description:
When Harold Payson--known to associates, friends, and his wife as Dynamite--began supplementing his boatbuilding work by selling boat plans, he got feedback from a number of customers who found the boats too difficult to build. Selling plans for boats that never got built went against Dynamite's Down East grain, and it was also, he figured, "a straight road to bankruptcy in the long run." He outlined the problem to Philip Bolger, arguably the most innovative small-craft designer around, and Bolger agreed, on one condition, to design a series of that would require no lofting, no jig, and no lumber that could not be obtained at any local building supplies store. The one condition was that Dynamite would build and thoroughly test a prototype of each design to wring out every bug before offering the plans for sale. The eventual result was the original fleet of six boat described in his first book, Instant Boats.
Here are eleven new Instant Boats to choose from, including three built with a new tack-and-tape method that eliminates most beveling. There are complete building instructions and plans for the Gypsy, a 15-foot, double-chine outboard speed boat; Windsprint, a 16-foot, double-ended, lug-rigged sharpie; and others. (Full-size plans are available from the author; you can build directly from the book, but the purchase of larger-scale plans will make the task of scaling off the patterns easier.)
Average Rating: 
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I purchased this book after browsing free boat plans online.
While "Build the New Instant Boats" covers the basics like what tools to use (kind of "boatbuilding ABC"), it's sorely lacking in actual plan details.
If you think you can buy this book and avoid buying the full-sized plans, think again (like I did) -- you'd be better off heading over to Hannu's Boatyard, where Hannu has much more detailed plans.
This book probably used to be a creditable effort because when it first came out, stitch-and-glue construction wasn't that popular. But today everyone and their brother is selling (and giving away..) stitch-and-glue boat plans on the Internet, and many of these plans (see Hannu's Boatyard and Dinghy.PL) are very high quality.
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The eleven boats described here can't really be called weekend projects for a beginner, and some of the building techniques are a little complex, but a careful reader should be able to build a working small boat within several weeks of weekends using only the plans in the book. A few pieces of plywood, glue, glass and resin and a ripped down 2x4 for trim is all that is required to be out on the water, well, next year. Plans cover the whole spectrum of small craft from a boxy dingy to an outboard skiff and even a tiny schooner. Most of these boats are strictly functional, although the first design, Gypsy, is a nice trim rowing or sailing dory. Payson does a good job of sharing his own love of small boats by describing some interesting points about woodworking and sailing.
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An excellent follow on from the first book with step by step instructions for building.
An easy book to read and follow as you build a boat from the plans included. Gypsy is my favourite
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This is the first book I ever purchased on boat construction! It deals with plywood construction techniques. Everything you need to know to build a sturdy and useful plywood boat is in here. There is even a brief section in the back illustrating some basic sailing skills.
I bought this book in 1996. I began my first boat project from the plans inside, and soon enough, I built my first sailboat! Sadly, that boat was devoured by Lake Superior during a winter storm a few years ago, but I built more vessels. I have also commenced on the kayak and whaleboat projects featured within. Theres even a plan for a sailboard and a paddleboat. The best project, and the grandest...is a small schooner!
Plywood is the easiest material for the novice boat-builder, from my experience. A well-made plywood boat can be just as durable as a plastic or fiberglass vessel, maybe more! It all depends on your effort. The best thing, is YOU built it! The materials are generally cheap, and you learn a new skill! Thank you for this book Mr. Payson!
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This man comes up with so many unique ways to do thing the best way possible. I went out and bought some other books he wrote that are out of date now just because he write them so well. Could I write this well I would have at least a pulitzer or maybe an Oscar. PS I owned several copies of his books that were burned up in a house fire. I just had to have them to read over and over. They stay out on the coffee table. I have yet to see anyone not finish the chapter they are on before they can put the book down to do other things. I have been late more than once.
drayegon
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