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Boatbuilder's Apprentice : The Ins and Outs of Building Lapstrake, Carvel, Stitch-And-Glue, Strip-Planked, and Other Wooden Boa by Greg Rossel (2007, Hardcover)

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Dive into the comprehensive world of wooden boatbuilding with "The Boatbuilder's Apprentice: The Ins & Outs of Building Wooden Boats." Authored by Greg Rossel, this hardcover guide is an essential resource for enthusiasts and professionals alike, offering detailed instructions coupled with vivid illustrations that demystify the construction process for various types of boats. At 342 pages, the book encompasses a broad spectrum of techniques, from lapstrake to carvel to stitch-and-glue, ensuring a thorough understanding of the craft. Published in 2007 by McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing, this nonfiction narrative is presented in English and is ideal for both adults and young adults interested in maritime craftsmanship and sports recreation.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherMcGraw-Hill Professional Publishing

ISBN-100071464050

ISBN-139780071464055

eBay Product ID (ePID)54369667

Product Key Features

Book TitleBoatbuilder's Apprentice : The Ins and Outs of Building Lapstrake, Carvel, Stitch-And-Glue, Strip-Planked, and Other Wooden Boa

Number of Pages352 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicBoating

Publication Year2007

IllustratorYes

GenreSports & Recreation

AuthorGreg Rossel

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight38.9 Oz

Item Length11.2 in

Item Width8.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2006-029380

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal623.8184

Table Of ContentIntroduction: Selecting a Small Boat to BuildPart One METHODS OF HULL CONSTRUCTION1 Construction Systems2 Carvel Planking3 Lapstrake Planking4 Dory-Lap Planking5 Planking a Traditional Flat-Bottomed Boat6 Batten Seam Construction7 Strip Planking8 Traditional Hard-Chined V-Bottomed Construction9 Stitch-and-Glue Construction10 Glued Lapstrake Planking11 Cold MoldingPart Two SETTING UP SHOP12 Traditional Hull Materials13 Plywood14 Hull Knees15 Selecting a Glue16 Fastenings17 Bedding Compounds18 Boat Finishes19 Tools20 Setting Up Shop21 Wood DustPart Three BUILDING TECHNIQUES22 Construction Planning23 Lofting Basics24 Let's Loft Some Boats25 Construction Setup26 The Backbone27 Steaming Frames and Planks28 Scarfs29 Steam-Bent Coaming30 Oars and Spars31 Oarlocks, Pads, and Leathers32 Bitts and PiecesPart Four BOATS TO BUILD33 Pulling Boats34 Canoes and Kayaks35 Dories36 Sailboats37 Powerboats38 Taking the Lines39 Young Folks and BoatbuildingAppendix A: Tables, Lists, and Technical SpecificationsAppendix B: ResourcesGlossaryIndex

SynopsisLearn the Ins and Outs of Building Lapstrake, Carvel, Stitch-and-Glue, Strip-Planked, and Other Wooden Boats Whether you are contemplating your first-ever boatbuilding project or trying to decide what design you'd like to build next, Greg Rössel can help. Here's just a glimpse of what's inside this complete overview of wooden boatbuilding: How rowing, sailing, paddling, and powerboat designs perform, and how they compare in cost, time, and necessary skills for building How wooden boats are built, including the pros and cons of carvel, lapstrake, dory lap, stitch and glue, strip plank, and other methods How to choose the best boat and building method for your next project How to loft a hull, steam bend frames, scarf a joint, cut a rabbet, laminate stems, and spile planks How to take the lines off an old classic whose plans have been lost How to make oars, spars, coamings, knees, gaff jaws, cleats, and more Greg Rössel writes with warmth, wit, and an engaging style. The Boatbuilder's Apprentice is a must guide for anyone planning or even dreaming about building a wooden boat. "Greg Rössel is a Renaissance man. While there are many talented boatbuilders in the world, only a handful are also good teachers. Even fewer can write or illustrate effectively. Yet this author is highly skilled in each of these areas. . . . The Boatbuilder's Apprentice is a successful blend of technique and wisdom, and is, I believe, destined to become a classic."-Karen Wales, WoodenBoat Review, Learn the Ins and Outs of Building Lapstrake, Carvel, Stitch-and-Glue, Strip-Planked, and Other Wooden Boats Whether you are contemplating your first-ever boatbuilding project or trying to decide what design you'd like to build next, Greg R ssel can help. Here's just a glimpse of what's inside this complete overview of wooden boatbuilding: How rowing, sailing, paddling, and powerboat designs perform, and how they compare in cost, time, and necessary skills for building How wooden boats are built, including the pros and cons of carvel, lapstrake, dory lap, stitch and glue, strip plank, and other methods How to choose the best boat and building method for your next project How to loft a hull, steam bend frames, scarf a joint, cut a rabbet, laminate stems, and spile planks How to take the lines off an old classic whose plans have been lost How to make oars, spars, coamings, knees, gaff jaws, cleats, and more Greg R ssel writes with warmth, wit, and an engaging style. The Boatbuilder's Apprentice is a must guide for anyone planning or even dreaming about building a wooden boat. "Greg R ssel is a Renaissance man. While there are many talented boatbuilders in the world, only a handful are also good teachers. Even fewer can write or illustrate effectively. Yet this author is highly skilled in each of these areas. . . . The Boatbuilder's Apprentice is a successful blend of technique and wisdom, and is, I believe, destined to become a classic."-Karen Wales, WoodenBoat Review

LC Classification NumberVM351.R675 2006