This edition sits alongside my editions of Principles of Naval Architecture Ship Design and Construction Hydrodynamics of Ships and Skenes Elements of Yacht Design.

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His knowledge of what works and doesnt is carefully catalogued throughout the book. 100 Boat Designs Reviewed book. Boatbuilding Manual by Robert M.

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Includes many illustrations and plans. But for information on everything from fastening size to rigging to propeller sizing this book is invaluable. The Best of the Best.