Product Information
A guide to building, buying or renovating a metal boat. It provides an overview of steel, aluminium, and copper-nickel boat construction, and explains the advantages of metal. This book also covers engineering for boats, corrosion prevention, interior design and construction and many other topics.Product Identifiers
PublisherMcGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
ISBN-100071364447
ISBN-139780071364447
eBay Product ID (ePID)1718119
Product Key Features
Number of Pages292 Pages
Publication NameComplete Guide to Metal Boats : Building, Maintenance, and Repair
LanguageEnglish
SubjectBoating, Ships & Shipbuilding / Repair & Maintenance, General
Publication Year2000
TypeTextbook
AuthorBruce Roberts-Goodson
Subject AreaTransportation, Sports & Recreation
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight28.2 Oz
Item Length9.4 in
Item Width7.6 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN00-040944
Dewey Edition21
Target AudienceCollege Audience
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal623.8/43
Lc Classification NumberVm321.R64 2001
Table of ContentForeword Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 Why Metal? Chapter 2 Boat and Building Choices Chapter 3 The Materials Chapter 4 Tools and Safety Equipment Chapter 5 Welding Chapter 6 Building from a Precut Kit Chapter 7 Getting Started Chapter 8 Plating the Hull Chapter 9 Decks and Superstructure Chapter 10 Painting a Metal Boat Chapter 11 Engines and Accessories Chapter 12 Preventing Corrosion Chapter 13 Metal Boat Interiors Chapter 14 Electrical Systems for Metal Boats Chapter 15 Appendages, Fittings, and Alterations Chapter 16 Choosing the Design--Sailboats Chapter 17 Choosing the Design--Powerboats Chapter 18 Passagemaking Powerboats Appendix 1 Recommended Reading Appendix 2 Sources for Boatbuilders Appendix 3 Glossary Appendix 4 Other Designs Available as Kits Index