Clinker Plywood Boatbuilding Manual (Paperback)

~ Iain Oughtred (Author) "Many of the functions of small craft have changed little over time, and their shapes and proportions have gradually evolved..." (more)
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Product Description

A fully detailed study of the methods of building open boats of all types in glued clinker or lapstrake construction. Comprehensive revision.

About the Author

After a successful career in centreboard racing dinghies, Ian Oughtred became one of the leading lights of the British wooden boat revival, designing, building and sailing many remarkable craft. These boats have gained a world-wide reputation for their elegance of line, sound construction and execellent sailing performance. His perfectionist approach may be unbusinesslike, but provides highly refined designs and detailed plans. In this he hopes to encourage a return to a deep appreciation of traditional values of craftsmanship, believing this is the vital part of the true education, and thus helps to nourish the human spirit in an impoverished age.

Product Details

• Paperback: 174 pages
• Publisher: Wooden Boat Publications (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0937822612
• ISBN-13: 978-0937822616
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #404,132 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, but only after reading Tom Hill, October 13, 2003

By	Marc Foster (Biloxi, MS USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is excellent for what it is: tips & tricks on building lapstrake plywood boats. It's laid out in a topic-by-topic fashion, with nice bits of information on all stages of the building & finishing process. I'm just finishing up one of Oughtred's designs, a 14'6" Whilly Boat, and I've found it nearly indispensable.

That said, I don't think this is a good first book or only book on the subject- that book is Tom Hill's Ultralight Boatbuilding. I recommend that anyone building their first boat buy Hill's book, then Hill's video (...) and then this book. I have half a dozen other books on building boats, but those are all you need to do an excellent job with plywood & epoxy. After absorbing Hill's material, this will fill in little gaps and help you work quicker & more efficiently.

Enjoy!

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference book, July 16, 2000

By A Customer

I recently purchased a set of boat plans from Iain Oughtred. I developed a list of questions after reviewing the plans. The author's book answered all of the questions quite well. The illustrations are top notch and well placed throughout the book. The only complaint I have is that the bookbinding could be of a higher quality to withstand workshop use.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Some good information, but not the last word, February 8, 2002

By A Customer

If you're going to build an Oughtred designed boat, you'll find this book indispensible. Otherwise you'll find some good information, but not the best book on the subject. The layout and organization are very odd and hard to follow. Tom Hill's "Ultralight Boatbuilding" is a better book on the subject.