Details of Classic Boat Construction

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, earning their way be building, repairing and restoring wooden craft. This impressive book shows the process of constructing a boat hull, with more than 500 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 considerations, 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 adhesives selection is "must" reading for those wishing to have a boat that stays together, no matter how long or where it is used.

Anyone who has dreamed of building a boat or would like to make his or her own repairs- but as 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 the beginners needs.