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In this practical guide for the do-it-yourselfer, Buehler shows how to build simple, rugged, and economical cruising boats using the most ordinary skills and materials. Includes instructions, plans and offsets for seven cruising boats, from a 28' sailboat to a 55' power cruiser.
Table of Contents:
Things to Think About When Choosing a Boat to Build
Setting Up Shop
Materials
Lofting
Keels and Ballast
Framing
Planking
Decks
Bolt-Ons: Rails, Chainplates, Posts, Sprits, and Bulwarks
Hatches and Houses
Mechanical Stuff
Interiors
More Bolt-Ons: Coamings, Rails, Companionways, and Rudders
The Finish: Paints, Varnish, and Oils
The Launch
The Rig
371 pp., softcover
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