Build Your Own Boat: Building and Fitting-Out for Sail or Power

This book is a must for the amateur who wants to be convinced that he can confidently approach the prospect of building his own dream boat. With the support of many diagrams and sketches, Ian Nicolson teaches all the skills necessary to create anything from a small cruiser to an impressive 75-foot yacht. The techniques used are applicable to almost all building materials, including wood, steel, aluminum, ferrocement and, especially, fiberglass. From start to finish, from selecting an appropriate hull to fitting out, the enthusiast can be sure he will have the knowledge and ability to meet any challenges along the way.