Complete Guide to Metal Boats Building, Maintenance, And Repair

Build the Strongest Boat Possible Metal boats can deal with hazards like ice and coral that would rip apart a fiberglass or wooden hull; many long-distance cruisers choose a metal boat for just that reason. But they are not mass-produced; the only way to get one is to build it yourself or have it custom-built. Bruce Roberts-Goodson has been designing and building metal boats for more than three decades, and in The Complete Guide to Metal Boats he tells you all you need to know to start building the boat of your dreams. bull; bull;How to build or refurbish hulls, decks, and superstructures bull;How to prevent corrosion bull;Building from plans or precut kits bull;Sample designs for sail- and powerboats This updated and expanded new edition also gives you a bonus CD with many study plans and 1,500 kit-assembly photosthe equivalent of a shop manual for metal boat building. "This book is for anyone contemplating building or owning a metal boat. For solid, common-sense advice based on broad experience, the guide lives up to its name."Chesapeake Bay MagazineRoberts-Goodson, Bruce is the author of 'Complete Guide to Metal Boats Building, Maintenance, And Repair', published 2005 under ISBN 9780071461306 and ISBN 0071461302.