Illustrated custom boatbuilding. Fiberglass, composites, steel, aluminium, wood, epoxy

Catering specifically for the burgeoning one-off boatbuilding market, this book outlines the advantages and disadvantages of all practical boatbuilding materials, the relevant construction methods and gives advice on building the interiors, fitting engines, electrical systems etc for both sail and powerboats.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1 BUDGETS AND PLANNING
CHAPTER 2 CHOOSING A BUILDING SITE
CHAPTER 3 BUILDING IN FIBREGLASS - MATERIALS AND TOOLS
CHAPTER 4 BUILDING IN FIBREGLASS - BUILDING THE HULL
CHAPTER 5 BUILDING IN FIBREGLASS - DECKS, TANKS AND APPENDAGES
CHAPTER 6 BUILDING IN TIMBER
CHAPTER 7 BUILDING IN STEEL OR ALUMINIUM
CHAPTER 8 DESIGNING AND BUILDING INTERIORS
CHAPTER 9 ENGINES IN SAIL AND POWERBOATS
CHAPTER 10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN SAIL AND POWERBOATS
CHAPTER 11 CHOOSING A SAILBOAT DESIGN
CHAPTER 12 CHOOSING A POWERBOAT DESIGN
APPENDIX A FURTHER READING
APPENDIX В GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS
INDEX