Sound woodworking skills are essential when building a boat from scratch or just completing a hull, whether it is made of steel, aluminium, GRP or any form of wooden construction. This highly illustrated book provides help any aspiring boatbuilder decide what materials and tools to use and how to use them. Richard Birmingham's classic text covers the wide range of techniques and skills needed when constructing a boat, from interpreting the plans to hints on working different timbers. He answers many of those puzzling questions which need to be solved in a refreshingly clear and direct manner. This book will prove an invaluable reference to the home builder or newly trained apprentice in a fitting out yard. 'An authoritative work...really excellent...an essential reference and quite the best on the subject.' Yachts & Yachting 'A must for any would-be boatbuilder...a splendid book.' Classic Boat

The classic text on boatbuilding techniques, skills and procedures No other comprehensive manual on the use of wood in boatbuilding on the market Relevant for all hull materials - not just wood Aimed at DIY boatbuilders as well as trainee apprentices Well illustrated with explanatory diagrams and photographs

About the Author
Richard Birmingham has been involved in all aspects of the small craft sector of the marine industry including building, operating, designing and regulating small craft. He is currently Professor of Small Craft Design at Newcastle University.

Reviews
"'An authoritative work... really excellent... an essential reference and quite the best on the subject.' Yachts & Yachting 'A must for any would-be boatbuilder... a splendid book.' Classic Boat"



Book Information
ISBN 9780713676211
Author Richard Birmingham
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Adlard Coles Nautical
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 732g