{"product_id":"9781892216168","title":"Building A Fiberglass Boat","description":"Arthur Edmunds is one of the country's top naval architects and his knowledge of the boat building industry has never been more apparent than in this book.   \u003cp\u003e   Art has written this book so the reader, unfamiliar with the construction process, will understand every aspect of the process. But this is not a beginner's only boat building book. Advanced craftsmen and top professionals have equally as much to learn from Art's years of experience.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   Art takes the reader from the first step of Building a Fiberglass Boat to the last step, in a manner that will certainly inspire all who ever pondered the notion. He expertly explains why a competent craftsman would want to undertake the, seemingly, overwhelming task of building their own boat.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   Art has described the two most popular sizes and styles of boats as examples for the project; a twenty-five foot open boat and a thirty-three foot cruising boat. Sail is also explained, although there is little difference in the basic construction methods. By referring to these example boats, the reader can envision a boat of any size, limited only by the reader's imagination and wallet thickness.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   Everyone can learn from this book. If you have a boat just waiting to be built, you will now have the knowledge. If you never plan to build a boat, you will understand the entire process, making the \"Buying Experience\" far less confusing.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   There are no \"Trade Secrets\", only knowledge not yet learned. Illustrated.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eFrom the Author\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  There are many people who read boating magazines or go with boat owners who need crew to accompany them for fishing or just for a relaxing afternoon cruise. These people are well informed about boats that are being sold and they go to boat shows to inquire about what is new on the market. Often these experienced people become boat owners by building their boat exactly as they want it. Many times they cannot find what they want from the many manufacturers. All it takes is time and energy and less of an investment when compared with boats from the dealers.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   This book is written for those people who know what they want in a boat and have a great amount of satisfaction in their workmanship. Glass fiber hulls have become dominant in the boating world as the most desirable material. By far, the most important quality of glass fiber laminates is longevity. Boats built in 1950 are still being used with great success. That is why this book concentrates solely on this durable and popular material. Any conceivable shape can be made from glass fiber when laminating a custom hull. The building techniques are explained in these pages.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   Glass fiber laminates are man made products that are a combination of the glass fiber filaments and a binder of resin. As such, the quality of the finished hull depends solely on the patience and skill of the person who builds it. The skill of laminating is very easily acquired with a little practice on some sample laminates. Like any other piece of workmanship, it is the careful attention to detail that results in a fine looking and long lasting boat. Boat building cannot be done in a quick and haphazard manner. Concentration and perseverance must be judiciously applied to obtain the boat of your lifetime.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   As you read these pages, you will soon understand the many tasks and time involved in a boat building project. You may decide building your own boat is not a project you have the time to complete yourself. Even if this is your decision, you will have the knowledge to contract the project to a competent builder, confidant you will have the boat of your dreams when the project is complete.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bristol Fashion Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49869008863472,"sku":"9781892216168","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781892216168","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}