Yacht Construction for Beginners

This book was written by an amateur who built a 42 foot, 18 ton, carvel plank sailing yacht. The author has a hands-on understanding of the problems confronting a first time boatbuilder. In this book, each step in the process of building a carvel plank yacht is detailed in a logical, step-by-step manner which anyone can follow to completion. The book is bound to be more helpful than a standard "How To" text, which often assumes you already know a great deal about the subject. A systematic approach to the construction of a wooden yacht is provided. Every step in the construction of a 42' carvel plank sailing yacht is included as an example. Alternative construction options are mentioned or a reference is provided where applicable. Basic lofting is explained in detail with an 8" X 17" color foldout. References are provided for lofting various transom styles. Basic construction techniques & procedures are described in detail. A sequential order of construction is followed to help the novice on his way to a successful yacht construction project.Boykiw, Russel A., II is the author of 'Yacht Construction for Beginners', published 1994 under ISBN 9780963864628 and ISBN 0963864629.