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Book Folio, softcover, near fine in light blue pictorial wraps with yellow

Book Folio, softcover, near fine in light blue pictorial wraps with yellow box and black lettering on cover. 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. 88 pp.

Size: 8.9 x 0.3 x 11.8 inches; Very nice and clean. Text free of highlighting

Size: 8.9 x 0.3 x 11.8 inches; Very nice and clean. Text free of highlighting and writing. Tightly bound. Written especially for the amateur boat builder, this concise guidebook contains clear, practical directions and designs for building 16 modern small boats, rowboats, sailboats, outboards, a 125-class hydroplane, and a runabout. You'll find detailed step-by-step instructions, with diagrams, for each design presented. The construction techniques have been kept as simple as possible; moreover, the standardized techniques described and illustrated here are used in boat yards and can be used to construct a variety of other craft not included in this volume. After an enlightening general discussion of small boat building, Mr. Monk, a noted naval architect, presents detailed guidelines for selecting a design, choosing and assembling building materials, and building and finishing the craft. Boat builders can choose from these basic designs: nine-foot dinghy, eight-foot punt, two skiffs, two outboard boats for camping and fishing enthusiasts, two outboard runabouts, an outboard cruiser, outboard racer, racing hydroplane, 18-foot runabout, simplified sailer, centerboard sloop, racing sailboat, and keel sloop. With this book at your fingertips, you can experience the satisfaction of building and using a strong, well-proportioned craft, designed by an expert-a boat that offers hours of enjoyment, both in the workshop and on the water. 96 pages. Boatbuilding.