Clinker Boatbuilding (Paperback)

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This book describes clinker and coldmolded construction methods for sail-, row- or power-boats up to 20 feet in length. The contents cover every stage int he process, frompreparation tools, materials, plans, keel structure, planking, frames, centerboards and decks to finishing off the hull, masts and oars.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Adlard Coles (January 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0713636432
• ISBN-13: 978-0713636437
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #200,351 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the lot., March 27, 2000

By	C. Tyler (Moss Beach, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My passion for boat building started by amassing a formidable library on the topic. John Leather's book stands out. The book is beautifully written by a craftsman of traditional boatbuilding who is also a naval architect. It is comprehensive in scope and treats important subtleties for the novice including careful descriptions of clench nailing, fairing, and the making of useful jigs and specialty tools. The book reads so well that it is as at-home on the bedside table as it is on the shop bench. It should be bought first to whet one's appetite for the craft and then to serve as a reference for the new builder.