Details of Classic Boat Construction Book

Larry Pardey is accepted as one of the master craftsmen of the wooden boat building world. He and his wife Lin have built their own boats and sailed literally around the world in them. Their boats are works of art that sail superbly and are strong and beautiful. In this impressive guide, Pardey discusses how and why he first became interested in boat building. He then explains the process of constructing a boat through extensive photographs and drawings, detailed instructions, and the inclusion of ample time-saving procedures. From financial and time planning, through lofting, floors, and framing, selection of materials, planking and spiling, design considerations, deck beams, partners, and all other details critical in wooden boat construction, this volume serves as the most comprehensive guide a potential builder could use. Readers will also appreciate the appendices, which discuss how to select among the numerous construction methods and materials, how to set up the shop and shed, and how to make ones own tools. Anyone who has dreamed of building a boat, or would like to make his or her own repairs but has felt prohibited by the potential costs of gathering together the materials and figuring out how to do the work, will be thrilled by this information and comprehensible guide, written by one who, as a former amateur, understands a beginners needs. Larry Pardeys first boat building project was the reconstruction of an eight-foot El Toro sailing dinghy. Since then he has developed a reputation as one of the most authoritative boat builders in the world, and in the process has had the opportunity to work with boat builders in ten different countries, plus both coasts of the United States. Pardeys first major project was the construction of Seraffyn, the Hess-designed cutter that transported him and his wife Lin on their eleven-year circumnavigation. In 1983 they launched Taleisin, the boat shown in this book. During their voyaging life, Lin has worked alongside Larry, doing the finishing work on their boat building and repair projects, and eventually co-writing the books and articles that helped them cruise onward. She also worked as editor and researcher on this project.Read More