Boatbuilding Techniques Illustrated: The Classic Text

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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

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'Richard Birmingham's text has long been proved an invaluable reference to both the home builder and the newly trained apprentice in a fitting-out yard lacking the skills of long experience.' Maritime Journal (March 2007)

Author Bio

Richard Birmingham has been involved in all aspects of the small craftsector of the marine industry including building, operating, designingand regulating small craft. He is currently Professor of Small CraftDesign at Newcastle University.