The Guide to Wooden Boats: Schooners, Ketches, Cutters, Sloops, Yawls, Cats by Benjamin Mendlowitz  (1)

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SAIL Magazine, December 1998
This well-organized book will be helpful to anyone considering custom boatbuilding.

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After his classic cutter became unfit for ocean sailing, Gary Schwarzman decided to follow his dream & have a new custom-designed sailboat built out of wood

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: Practical, pragmatic advice - non-sailors, steer clear, January 2, 2005 By  the_global_village_idiot (Hanover, ME USA) - See all my reviews "Small' non-fiction books can be real literary gems that transcend their subject matter. Jim Paul's "Catapult - Harry and I Build a Siege Weapon" and Mark Kurlansky's "Cod" are good examples of literary non-fiction wherein obscure topics are presented in a way that shows real wit and insight into the human condition. I'll never build a trebuchet or fish commercially, but by God I did enjoy being in those worlds while turning the pages. The Architect's Apprentice isn't one of those books, which limits its appeal to anyone who doesn't share a passion for sailing. It's a frank, honest discussion of the process of building a custom sailboat, from dream to delivery. Part process guide and part confessional, the book examines every aspect of building a new boat and the pitfalls therein. It clearly details the relationships between owner, designer, and builder, and is unsentimental about the flash points. It's a fast read and, for sailors, generally a fun one. But it isn't one I'll re-read for the pure joy of it. Rather, it should be considered a good reference for anyone pondering construction of a custom boat. The boat in question here is wood, but the concepts presented should also serve those considering a custom composite or even a customized production boat. The Architect's Apprentice is good resource. It just isn't art.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: Will satisfy boat lovers and anyone who enjoyed HOUSE, September 29, 1998 By  Betsy Morris (Marblehead, MA USA) -