100 Boat Designs Reviewed

100 Boat Designs Reviewed
Author: Peter H. Spectre
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books
Total Pages: 276
Release: 1997
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780937822449

Well-known as the editor of the best-selling annual Mariner's Book of Days, Peter Spectre lives in Spruce Head, Maine.

Mariner's Book of Days

Mariner's Book of Days
Author: Peter H. Spectre
Publisher: Adlard Coles
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2003-08-29
Genre:
ISBN: 9780713667769

Now in its 13th year, The Mariner's Book of Days is an ever-growing encyclopedia of nautical fact, fiction and folklore. On each right-hand page is a week of days, with the nautical significance of each explored in brief. On each left-hand page is a collection of nautical miscellany evoking the rich traditions of the sea, illustrated with a variety of etchings, engravings, sketches and watercolours. The Mariner's Book of Days takes readers on a 365-day voyage through history.

Understanding Boat Design

Understanding Boat Design
Author: Edward S. Brewer
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 166
Release: 1993-11-22
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780070076945

For new boating enthusiasts--even if they've been at it awhile--there are scores of burning questions. If one boat has a round bottom and another's is veed, what difference does it make in the way they perform? What are the advantages of a cutter rig over a sloop? Why does one sailor swear by a full keel, while others won't have anything but a fin keel? Why does one powerboat have more flare in its topsides than another? And what is flare? Why do some hull shapes look "right"? How big an engine and propeller will it take to move that powerboat? What elements make a boat safe, or comfortable? Understanding Boat Design has been the place to look for quick, uncomplicated answers since 1971. Founder of the Yacht Design Institute, a highly respected designer for more than 30 years, and a frequent contributor to SAIL, Cruising World, and other magazines, Ted Brewer has again revised his classic primer. This new volume has been greatly expanded and contains information on many aspects of design that were not even thought of twenty years ago. Understanding Boat Design has eased tens of thousands of readers into the complex world of small-craft design. It is the ideal introduction for backyard boatbuilders, students of boat design, or someone looking to buy a first boat. "This tight little book should be required reading."--Soundings "A natural for those embarking on a first purchase, or the amateur builder."--Sailing "One of the cleanest and clearest expositions on the elements of yacht design ever published . . . by a naval architect who knows what he is talking about."--WoodenBoat

Details of Classic Boat Construction

Details of Classic Boat Construction
Author: Larry Pardey
Publisher: L&L Pardey Publications
Total Pages: 1015
Release: 2010-04-26
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1929214588

Larry Pardey is accepted as one of the master craftsman of the wooden-boat building world. He and his wife, Lin, have built and repaired many boats including two strong, handsome cruising cutters and sailed twice around the world in them. This impressive book shows the process of constructing a boat hull with extensive photographs and drawings and includes ample time-saving procedures. From financial and time planning, lofting, floors and framing, selection of materials, planking and spiling, design considerations, to deck beams, man-hour norms and details critical to wooden boat construction, this volume serves as th emost comprehensive guid a potential builder could ever use. Reders will also appreciate the discussions of how to select from numerous construction methods and materials, how to set up the shop and tips for sharpening and making your own tools. The new appendix on proper adhesive selection is "must" reading.

10 Wooden Boats You Can Build

10 Wooden Boats You Can Build
Author: Peter Spectre
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books
Total Pages: 212
Release: 1995
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780937822340

The beauty of this book is that the construction bugs have already been worked out of the designs. Plans, step-by-step instructions, material lists photographs and detailed diagrams.

Fiberglass Boat Design and Construction

Fiberglass Boat Design and Construction
Author: Robert J. Scott
Publisher: Society of Naval Architects &
Total Pages: 140
Release: 1996
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780939773190

This book presents the small boat designer & builder with a basic insight into the nature of fiberglass as a boat-building material, as well as a sound, yet simple, approach to analyzing fiberglass boat hull structures. The basic principles of fiberglass, including its advantages & disadvantages are outlined & thorough review is given to the characteristics of fiberglass materials & laminate design properties. In addition, valuable data is presented on basic design principles such as selection of structural loads, safety factors, deflection & vibration limitation. The level of detail presented in this book is tuned to the boat designer who recognizes the need for a sound engineering analysis of the fiberglass structures he designs, tempered with a practical, uncomplicated approach. The book is well illustrated & includes numerous step-by-step design examples to demonstrate the principles presented. List $25; Members $20. The Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers, 601 Pavonia Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07306. phone: 201-798-4800 FAX: 201-798-4975. website: http://www.sname.org.

Principles of Yacht Design

Principles of Yacht Design
Author: Lars Larsson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2022-03-17
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1472981936

Principles of Yacht Design has established itself as the standard book on the subject for practising designers, naval architecture students, discerning boat owners as well as the boatbuilding industry as a whole. The fifth edition is completely revised and expanded. It examines every aspect of the process of yacht and powerboat design. The new edition includes new findings from recent research in aero and hydrodynamics, as well as covering the most recent changes to building standards. The authors have used a newly built 41-foot performance cruiser to demonstrate the practical application of yacht design theory. This new edition includes photos of the building process and detailed explanations.

How to Build Wooden Boats

How to Build Wooden Boats
Author: Edwin Monk
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 95
Release: 2012-08-02
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0486156230

Clear concise manual for amateurs offers detailed illustrated instructions for building 16 basic wooden craft — rowboats, sailboats, outboards, runabouts, hydroplane, more. 15 halftones. 49 line illustrations.

Sensible Cruising Designs

Sensible Cruising Designs
Author: L. Francis Herreshoff
Publisher: International Marine Publishing Company
Total Pages: 216
Release: 1991-01-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780877422983

L. Francis Herreshoff created some great yacht designs. His designs are marked by clean, sweeping lines and a simplicity of hull and rig that show that they have been drawn by a true artist. In each design, he strips away every non-essential and leaves the true elements of a masterpiece.