| BOATBUILDING MANUAL by Robert M Steward There has been more than 60,000 copies of this book sold. It is one of the most widely read texts on the subject and has been used for years as the standard reference book at boatbuilding and design schools as well as with the home builder. Robert writes clearly and easily, stating everything simply and precisely. Likewise the drawings are simple to follow and understand. While this book emphasises traditional wooden boatbuilding it also has a chapter that covers other materials and boatbuilding methods. For the intending wooden boatbuilder, it's the book that covers it all. Hardback 372 pages $79.00 plus postage Availability: Usually shipped within 24 hours. |
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REVIEWS "A few months ago I picked up a 1971 second edition copy at a local used book store for $5.00, with no idea what a gem I had uncovered. As I prepare to construct of my first boat – a lapstreak Chaisson 10’ semi-dory out of John Gardner’s Dory book, I find myself referring as oft to Steward’s manual as often as I do Gardner’s and other more recent boatbuilding books. Thank you, Mr. Steward." Gary Janssen "...the best building manual for wooden boats there is - clear, concise but inclusive, and written so the inexperienced boatbuilder can read it." John Gardner. Mystic Seaport Museum "This is a book at home in the workshop, not the library. Pulled from beneath a pile of shavings, it is the thing to make a tough decision or to quiet an unwelcome adviser." SAIL "I first got acquainted with the Boatbuilding Manual in the early1970's when Murray Peterson, the yacht designer, gave me a copy saying, "Read this. It's the best book on small boat building I've ever seen." I had to agree and it's still true. Steward's book is in a class of its own. It's the book I always recommend for boatbuilding classes, and we've used it to fine advantage at the local high school." Sonny Hodgdon NOTE |
CONTENTS Foreword |
