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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 623.8202
EAN: 9780486273136
Edition: Revised
ISBN: 048627313X
Label: Dover Publications
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 96
Publication Date: February 05, 1993
Publisher: Dover Publications
Studio: Dover Publications
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Product Description:
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.
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No, you won't become an accomplished boat builder simply by picking up this little book, or any other for that matter. Respect this beauty for it's glimpse at tradition provided by an underappreciated master of a dying trade.
This book includes lines and offsets for 16 boats. Good boats. Where can one find plans for a stunning example of a 125 class step hydro, or a well proportioned little full keel sloop for the paltry sum of the cover price of this book? Only getting started? Check ... Read More
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As others have noted, this book is actually a reprint of an old collection of plans. The techniques used in construction are very traditional; no plywood, epoxy or synthetic bedding compunds found here. It's not a beginner's book, either, although a careful craftsman could probably build the first one or two boats with a little thought.
But even if you never built any of these boats-- and I suspect most who buy the book fall into this category-- this volume is still a wonderful addition ... Read More
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I enjoyed the book and agree with the reviewer who said it is a must for anyone's collections. The book is not, however, what, from the title and the reviews, I believed it would be. This is not a practical guide for novice boat builders.
This how-to guide is an unabridged republication of a book originally published in 1934. Much of the advice is dated. Sixteen horsepower outboards are no longer suitable for racing boats. To build a stream box, it is no longer practical to look for ... Read More
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This book is full of plans that you couldn't find for a better price anywhere else!!! It is a great beginners reference for design, as well as information and knowledge. This is a MUST for everyone collection!!
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Normally you would have to pay 100.00$ each for good boat plans. Here are 16 for under 10.00$ Here is the rare step hydroplane. Here is the centerboard daysailor. Mahogany lake boats?, choose from 4 or more. Enjoy.
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