Description
John Leather's book has been re-printed so many times since 1973, and rightly too. He describes clinker and cold-moulded construction methods for sailing, rowing or powerboats up to 20ft. Each stage is covered, from preparation, tools, materials, plans, keel structure, planking, frames, centreboards and decks to finishing off the hull, masts and oars. There are 4 Appendices giving specifications for 11, 15, 18 and 19ft boats, Another describing some woods used in clinker and Another showing suppliers. There is a Glossary. PB 216pp BW photos and drawings.