Lapstrake Boatbuilding
covers the basics of lapstrake construction from stock selection
to steaming and planking. Written because there was no other comprehensive
source of information about American lapstrake practice. This book
has become a classic, and is used in boat schools across the USA
and in Europe.
134 pages/ 84 illustrations/indexed
Out of Print
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info on the latest edition.
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Lapstrake Boatbuilding,
Volume 2. Picking up where lapstrake Boatbuilding leaves off,
volume 2 delves deeper into lapstrake construction and attendant
operations. Here's where you will learn about building centerboard
cases, making spars and oars, pouring lead ballast, and even some
patternmaking.
Out of Print
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for info on the latest edition.
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The
30th anniversary edition of Lapstrake Boatbuilding is ready.
We’ve
been working on this project for more than a year. Greatly expanded
and updated with new sections added, it will also incorporate
the current volume 2. The original line drawings are being retained,
new ones added, and there is an all new section of photos, both
color and black and white.
What if you already own one or both books? We aren’t going
to forget you. If you send us the title page from one book,
it will be good for a $10 credit toward the new edition. If
you send us the cover pages from both volumes, we’ll deduct
$20 from the cost of the new book. If you bought either or both
of the books during the last year and we can verify it, the
credits will be $15 and $25.
Click
here for more information.
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Building the 9'-7"”
Maine Skiff is step-by-step boatbuilding from the plans to the
finishing. It is arranged in 40 individual lessons requiring about
an hour apiece. Full size 1-1/2” plans are included, in your
choice of Maine Skiff, Lobsterman’s Skiff, or the Dory Skiff.
40 pages + building plan
with Maine Skiff plan US$40.00
with lobsterman's Skiff plan US$40.00
with Dory Skiff plan US$45.00
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Building
Sunshine is another step-by-step book, detailing the
construction of our most popular yacht tender. These boats row and
tow beautifully and are in use around the world. Lofting, setup,
the backbone, planking, joinerwork, and even making the oars are
all covered.
70 pages/ 42 illustrations/indexed
book alone US$25.00
with Sunshine's building plans US$47.50
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Building Lapstrake
Canoes…lovely boats with the maneuverability of a kayak
and the stability of a double ender. These are the easiest to build
of all lapstrake boats. They are fast, dry, light, and able. A traditionally
built 15-footer weighs 56 pounds. Includes a 25% off coupon for
any of our canoe plans.
121 pages/ 58 illustrations/indexed
US$25.00
(includes 25% off coupon for DTW canoe
plans)
If you want to see how they are
built, and in full color,
then check out our Lapstrake
Canoe CD.
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Finishing discusses
the finishes to use (and a few to avoid), how to prepare for them,
how to apply them, and how to maintain them. Here are the tricks
of the trade along with the tools you’ll need for painting,
oiling, varnishing, and even gold leafing.
97 pages/ 27 illustrations/indexed
US$25.00
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Lines, Lofting,
& Half Models Called a “must have” addition
to every boatbuilding library by reviewers, this is the only lofting
book you will ever need. Lines work begins with half models, and
so does this book. From half model basics to the easiest way to
loft a raking curved transom you will ever read.
158 pages/ 91 illustrations/indexed
US$25.00
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Pigeons & Gudgeons
Here is a reference that every boatbuilder and armchair sailor should
have close at hand. Don’t even try looking in a dictionary
for “apple bow”, “bevel board,” blacksmith
weld,” dumb iron,” “gone democratic,” or
“gin poles,” —they aren’t there, they’re
here. Chock full of boatbuilding information, not just terms, but
shop tips and rules of thumb to make your life in the shop easier.
245 pages/ 135 illustrations/indexed
US$29.95
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Repairs Experience
is a great teacher, and this book is the product of 30 years of
building and repairing wooden boats. Here’s a way to avail
yourself of lessons learned without having to learn them the hard
(and expensive) way. Chapters include: Things You Need to Know (clamping,
steaming,…), Backbone & Framing, Planking (lapstrake,
carvel, strip), Inboard Joinerwork, and Finishing Up.
292 pages/ 104 illustrations/indexed
US$29.95
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Glued Lap Construction
began as a supplement to our Duck Trap Wherry plans and turned out
to have wider applications because the information is applicable
to other traditional small craft as well. The explanations are concise
but specific, and there are large illustrations on every other page.
38 pages/ 23 illustrations/indexed
US$10.00
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Wherries Duck
Trap was the center of the Atlantic Salmon fishery, and we’ve
been gathering information on the salmon wherries and their builders
for nearly four decades. Not only historical information, but carried
through to today, it discusses the wherries we’re still building.
Lots of photos, most in full color.
256 pages/ 142 photos & illustrations/indexed
US$35.00
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Basic Decoy Carving
Why on Earth would a decoy book be included here? Do you have any
idea how much scrap is generated while building boats? The cedar
used for planking is also the premier wood for hunting decoys, so
this is simply a means of utilizing high quality scrap. Carving
decoys is a hobby turned business, and the information in this book
tells you all you need to know to get started. It even includes
some patterns.
205 pages/ 76 illustrations/indexed
US$29.95
Note: This one book measures 6.5"
x 8.5"
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