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Wooden Boat Building: A practical step-by-step guide - to Building Plywood Boats

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Discover the Joy of Building Your Own BoatImagine gliding across the water in a boat you crafted with your own hands—a vessel that’s not just a means of transportation but a source of pride, joy, and adventure. Building a small boat is more than a woodworking project; it’s an experience that brings to life something uniquely yours.Every boat has a story, a personality that reveals itself in the way it moves through the water, handles in the wind, and responds to your touch. Whether it’s a peaceful row on a lake or an exhilarating cruise up a river, the connection you’ll feel with a boat you built is unlike any other.And here’s the best part—it’s easier than you think. With some basic tools, a modest budget, and the guidance in this book, you can create a boat that’s as functional as it is beautiful.In Wooden Boat Building, you’ll find everything you need to know to get started, including:Design secrets for crafting a boat that’s fast and efficient.Whether to buy plans or create your own.A breakdown of the tools and materials you’ll need—simple, affordable, and likely already in your garage.Step-by-step techniques like stitch-and-glue construction and building on a strongback.Expert advice on working with epoxy resin and fillers to ensure your boat is strong and watertight.How to protect your boat with paints and finishes that last.Budget- friendly tips to reduce costs without compromising quality.This practical, easy-to-follow guide is designed for first-time builders. It’s packed with clear instructions, useful insights, and real-world advice to make your journey from blueprint to boat as smooth as possible.So why wait? The river is calling. Buy this book today and take the first step toward building a boat that’s more than just a project—it’s a memory in the making. Read more

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Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 23, 2020


Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st


Language ‏ : ‎ English


File size ‏ : ‎ 5.8 MB


Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited


Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported


Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled


X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Good read
This is a great book for anyone wanting an overview of small boat design and construction. Written in plain language.one of the best descriptions of using epoxy that I have yet seen!
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2021 by Jonesy

  • Good read
Well written and informative. Looking forward to my first build and some of the tips in this book will be useful time and money savers!
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2020 by Kelly Angilly

  • Great for beginner boat builders
Tim has great advice and when he runs out of first hand knowledge, he has advice for where he would look for more information.
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2024 by Rodney Roll

  • Excellent explanations!
I have actually built a plywood boat ... well, actually, three of them so far ... and have collected 20 or more books on the subject. This one by Tim Weston is remarkably simple and straightforward, while explaining some of the intricacies of choosing one form of building over another. Yeah, I knew epoxy is stronger than polyester resin, but Mr. Weston explains how and why that is true. I read the book free on Kindle Unlimited and the same day went back and purchased it so I would have it to refer to in the future. It's that good. One caveat: Mr. Weston suggests that the prospective builder go ahead and draw up his own first boat if he or she wishes. I would have failed in my first effort without the clear planning and direction by another everyday genius craftsman, Jim Michalak, whose designs are on Duckworks' page. I look forward to more work from Mr. Weston. joe white nashville TN USA ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2021 by Joseph L. White

  • It was a gift to a friend
I glanced through it before wrapping it up. It was a gift For a friend of mine
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2022 by A Ray

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