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Spiral-bound - 254 pages 1 Ed edition (March 1,1998)
Bristol Fashion Publications; ISBN: 1892216051

The author is a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. He has designed boats for ChrisCraft Corp. and has operated his own design office for over thirty years. 220 Printed pages. Illustrated.

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Spiral-bound - 198 pages 1 edition (February 1, 1999)
Bristol Fashion Publications; ISBN: 1892216167

Art takes the reader from the first step of Building a Fiberglass Boat to the last step, in a manner that will certainly inspire all who ever pondered the notion. He expertly explains why a competent craftsman would want to undertake the, seemingly, overwhelming task of building their own boat.

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This new bible of boat design, is comprehensible to amateurs, comprehensive for professionals. It follows design of a Sail or Powerboat from the first sketch to the final weight, strength, and power calculations, with tables, charts, and diagrams to let the reader adapt the process to any other design.

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Marchaj's seminal first book, Sailing Theory and Practice-published some 25 years ago-wielded great influence on today's yacht designers while finding a wide audience among sailors. Five years in preparation, Sail Performance replaces that out-of-print work, offering new wisdom on wind-sail interaction, rig design, sail construction and trim, and the structure of wind. Richly illustrated, this definitive volume from a universally acknowledged authority is also more accessible than many other books, including Marchaj's own Aerodynamics of Sailing.

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Larry Pardey is accepted as one of the worlds master craftsmen of wooden boatbuilding. He and his wife, Lin, have built their own boats an then sailed them around the world. This most comprehensive guide to classic boat construction contains a wealth of photographs and step-by-step guides to various aspects of boatbuilding, from lofting, floors and framing, through to selection of materials, design considerations, deckbeams, partners and all the myriad details that make up a wooden yacht. There are three appendices on boatbuilding woods, yacht-construction rules and choosing adhesives.

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Since its first edition in 1963, this classic reference is relied upon by owners and professionals to understand the many facets of fiberglass boat construction. Now completely updated, it is an invaluable, non-technical resource for expert information on the principles of fiberglass construction, as well as sound practice. Author Hugo du Plessis focuses on the kind of boats that dominate the used market, examining fiberglass' durability, weaknesses, effects of use, and the latest research into causes of blistering-or osmosis. His advice will help owners extend the life of their fiberglass boats or prevent would-be owners from purchasing craft that are soon to fail.