The Boatbuilder's Apprentice: The Ins and Outs of Building Lapstrake Carvel Stitch-and-Glue Strip-Planked and Other Wooden Boa

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Learn the Ins and Outs of Building Lapstrake Carvel Stitch-and-Glue Strip-Planked and Other Wooden Boats Whether you are contemplating your first-ever boatbuilding project or trying to decide what design youd like to build next Greg Rssel can help. Heres just a glimpse of whats inside this complete overview of wooden boatbuilding: How rowing sailing paddling and powerboat designs perform and how they compare in cost time and necessary skills for building How wooden boats are built including the pros and cons of carvel lapstrake dory lap stitch and glue strip plank and other methods How to choose the best boat and building method for your next project How to loft a hull steam bend frames scarf a joint cut a rabbet laminate stems and spile planks How to take the lines off an old classic whose plans have been lost How to make oars spars coamings knees gaff jaws cleats and more Greg Rssel writes with warmth wit and an engaging style. The Boatbuilders Apprentice is a must guide for anyone planning or even dreaming about building a wooden boat. Greg Rssel is a Renaissance man. While there are many talented boatbuilders in the world only a handful are also good teachers. Even fewer can write or illustrate effectively. Yet this author is highly skilled in each of these areas. . . . The Boatbuilders Apprentice is a successful blend of technique and wisdom and is I believe destined to become a classic.-Karen Wales WoodenBoat Review