Customer Reviews

Boatbuilding with Aluminum

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When I first received the book, it looked like a text book. Within the first two chapters though, I was hooked. Mr. Pollard coveys a vast amount of information in a very easy reading style. I wish all "how to" books were as easy to read and understand.

This is the only book of it's kind that was actually written by a hands on boat builder. The easy to follow book is a must for the novice aluminum boat builder.

Steve Pollard does an excellent job of explaining how and why construction practices are recommended. And he writes with clarity and brevity.

This book is full of facts. It also has good information for a beginer. I have learned a lot of useful information. this book is a great starting point for anyone that wants to build a alumanum boat. Have fun with it. I am.

Excellent book very helpful no obvious bias.
Top section on the actual fabrication sequence.

This book is well written and informative. The information can be technical, so it is not for the casual reader. However, if you want to build an aluminum boat (or purchase one and understand the build process), you should read this book.

My husband is the one who wanted this book and he has found extremely helpful and would recommend it to anyone planning to build a boat.

Steve Pollard is the author. Steve is a very talented and knowledgeable designer and builder of aluminum boats. He owns Specmar, which is a company that sells designs and NC cut files for building aluminum boats up to about 50'. I am a boat builder and have used many of his designs and built his boats. I have the highest regard for Steve, his knowledge, and his professionalism. Buy this book if you are interested in aluminum boats! You will learn a lot.

Very thorough book. Great reference and extremely informative. I love this book, and would never sell it.

I found this American written book excellent for understanding the whole process of building in Aluminium.