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Sound woodworking skills are essential when building a boat fromscratch or just completing a hull, whether it is made of steel,aluminium, GRP or any form of wooden construction. This highlyillustrated book provides help any aspiring boatbuilder decide whatmaterials and tools to use and how to use them. Richard Birmingham''sclassic text covers the wide range of techniques and skills needed whenconstructing a boat, from interpreting the plans to hints on workingdifferent timbers. He answers many of those puzzling questions whichneed to be solved in a refreshingly clear and direct manner. This bookwill prove an invaluable reference to the home builder or newly trainedapprentice in a fitting out yard. ''An aut itative 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
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.
