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1	Devlin's Boatbuilding: How to Build Any Boat the Stitch-And-Glue Way more books like this by Samual Devlin, Devlin Samual add to wishlist Few people have done more than Sam Devlin to popularize wooden boatbuilding. For the past 15 years he has been. Why is stitch-and-glue boatbuilding so popular? Any number of construction methods will produce a beautiful boat. But for the backyard builder with limited experience and a tight budget, the choice is not so complicated. Traditional ... see all copies from $10.93! new only from $14.19! \| first editions \| SVS
2	How to build a wooden boat. more books like this by David C. McIntosh add to wishlist Written by an experienced boatbuilder, this book aims to teach everything there is to know about building a carvel planked cruising boat. It covers the entire boatbuilding process, from lofting to fitting out, taking you step-by-step through each procedure. It describes: cedar-planking; oak framing; cotton caulking; and bronze fastenings, in a ... see all copies from $15.98! new only from $26.98! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Brightwork: The Art of Finishing Wood more books like this by Rebecca Wittman add to wishlist "As elegant as the work it describes so successfully - elegant in its writing, elegant in its photography, and elegant as a volume' - "SAIL". This new paperback edition of Rebecca Wittman's magnum opus answers your every question about creating, maintaining, and restoring the deep lustrous glow to any boat's wood trim. You will learn how to ... see all copies from $11.24! new only from $18.47! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Wooden Boat Renovation: New Life for Old Boats Using Modern Methods more books like this by Jim Trefethen add to wishlist Although better than nine out of ten boats afloat today are made of fiberglass, a significant minority of boaters believe that a boat isn't a boat unless it's made of wood. Wooden boats have character. Wooden boats are real. Wooden boats are living things, not plastic stampings from the corporate cookie cutter. But new wooden boats are priced ... see all copies from $19.74! new only from $19.74! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Wooden Boat more books like this by Joseph Gribbins add to wishlist Wooden boats possess a magic that metal and plastic vessels, although useful, cannot match. With their mellow richness of finish and unparalleled craftsmanship, these unique vessels have long inspired passion. The WOODEN BOAT is an eloquently written and exquisitely photographed celebration of this hand-crafted beauty, from the traditional small ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.90! \| first editions
6	Sloop: Restoring My Family's Wooden Sailboat: An Adventure in Old-Fashioned Values more books like this by Daniel Robb add to wishlist When Daniel Robb set out to rebuild a family sailboat that had been deteriorating for years, he didn't anticipated what he was getting into. Restoring the sailboat was both an act of respect and an homage to a place and a way of life that are in jeopardy of disappearing. "Sloop" is the captivating story of Robb's education in boatbuilding, peopled ... see all copies from $2.03! new only from $2.03! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Brightwork Companion: Tried-And-True Methods and Stronly Held Opinions in Thirteen and One-Half Chapters more books like this by Rebecca Wittman add to wishlist 'The things that are vital and honorable about varnishing are the parts that we do with our hearts, our hands, and that portion of our brain that houses common sense. These are what never change, the things that will prevail' - from the Introduction. From the author of the acclaimed "Brightwork" comes this equally elegant lifeline for the weekend ... see all copies from $10.79! new only from $11.78! \| SVS
8	Sailing in a Spoonful of Water: A Landlubber's Education on a Vintage Wooden Boat more books like this by Joe Coomer add to wishlist A novelist restores an old wooden boat, and in describing the process he creates a moving memoir. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $59.01! \| first editions
9	The Boatbuilder's Apprentice: The Ins and Outs of Building Lapstrake, Carvel, Stitch-And-Glue, Strip-Planked, and Other Wooden Boats more books like this by Greg Rossel add to wishlist This is your single source for all the ways to build a wooden boat. Even the most inspired novice boatbuilder faces complex practical questions that can scuttle the project before it begins. "The Boatbuilder's Apprentice" gets you over the hump with solid, practical answers to your every question. It covers the essentials of every boatbuilding ... see all copies from $24.11! new only from $25.97! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Guide to Wooden Power Boats more books like this by Benjamin Mendlowitz, Stephen L Corkery (Foreword by), Maynard Bray (Text by) add to wishlist Among the vessels included in this book are the wooden powerboats the "Kittywake", a 100-year-old British steam launch, "Jessica", a legendary American motor boat launch built in 1930 and the "Principa". see all copies from $18.41! new only from $40.91! \| first editions
11 view cover	Details of Classic Boat Construction: The Hull more books like this by Larry Pardey add to wishlist Larry Pardney is considered one of the master craftsmen of the wooden-boat building world. He and his wife Lin have built two strong handsome boats and sailed twice around the world in them. This book shows the process of constructing a boat hull with extensive photographs and drawings and includes ample time-saving proceedures. see all copies from $19.99! new only from $36.15! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Kayakcraft : fine woodstrip kayak construction more books like this by Ted Moores add to wishlist Taking the reader through the step-by-step process of building the 17-foot "Endeavour" kayak, this book includes cockpit coamings, hatches and decking, and the lines and offsets for three other Steve Killing designed kayaks: a sport kayak, a touring kayak and a tandem kayak. The techniques used in this book are intended for the first time builder ... see all copies from $12.38! new only from $14.97!
13 view cover	Wood & Glory: Muskoka's Classic Launches more books like this by William M Gray, Timothy Du Vernet add to wishlist Now in paper: A pictorial tribute to the pre-World War II classic pleasure boat launches, hand built-to-order of the finest materials in Ontario's Muskoka Lakes district. A wonderful collection of photographs and classic boat history. see all copies from $4.36! new only from $4.36! \| first editions
14 view cover	How to Restore Your Wooden Runabout more books like this by Don Danenberg, Jim Wangard (Foreword by) add to wishlist The first complete wooden runaboat how-to guide. Breathe life back into your classic wooden runabout with expert tips from restoration guru Don Danenberg. This valuable guide provides critical information as it discusses woodworking concerns such as surveying, disassembling, repairing, and reconstructing. Lavishly illustrated with 300 photographs ... see all copies from $29.16! new only from $29.75!
15 view cover	Building Small Boats more books like this by Greg Rossel add to wishlist For years Greg has been teaching the fundamentals here at our WoodenBoat School. Greg's talent for relaying this experience into the written word has resulted in a text with a straight-forward friendly approach, including helpful drawings and photographs. The combination will drive-home the lessons. Building Small Boats is the ideal book for the ... see all copies from $29.81! new only from $29.81! \| SVS
16 view cover	How to build glued lapstrake wooden boats more books like this by John Brooks, Ruth Ann Hill add to wishlist This text is designed to inspire the boatbuilder to use the technique of glued lapstrake wooden boatbuilding, a method which is durable and requires very little maintenance. The detailed clamping system and building jig set-up allows the user to clean up epoxy resin before it hardens. see all copies from $29.81! new only from $29.81! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Wooden boats : from sculls to yachts more books like this by Joseph Gribbins add to wishlist An exquisite celebration of the texture, line, polish, color, strength and delicacy of wooden boats. This book looks much costlier than $25. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. see all copies from $2.41! new only from $6.34! \| first editions
18 view cover	10 Wooden Boats You Can Build: For Sail, Motor, Paddle, and Oar more books like this by Wooden Boat Magazine, Peter H Spectre (Editor) add to wishlist The beauty of this book is that the construction bugs have already been worked out of the designs. Plans, step-by-step building instructions, materials lists, clear photographs, and detailed diagrams are included; every boat was built before the plans and instructions were published. Many, like the Cartopper, the Flat-Bootomed Skiff, the Caps ... see all copies from $14.95! new only from $14.95! \| SVS
19 view cover	Pete Culler on Wooden Boats: The Master Craftsman's Collected Teachings on Boat Design, Building, Repair, and Use more books like this by John Burke add to wishlist This book provides the insights and wisdom of the late, great boat designer and builder. Renowned as one of the last and best of the old-time boatbuilders, Captain R. D."Pete" Culler provided a guiding light for the wooden boat revival in the 1970s. His designs are classic melds of elegance and utility; his workmanship was akin to artistry; and ... see all copies from $11.30! new only from $19.72! \| SVS
20 view cover	Traditional Boatbuilding Made Easy more books like this by Richard Kolin add to wishlist This work describes wooden boatbuilding at its most pleasurable - a traditional boat constructed with solid planking, copper clench nails, bronze fittings and three-strand rope. Written with the first-time builder in mind, this boat is ideal for those new to traditional wooden construction. Written by the designer of the boat, the book moves ... see all copies from $14.97! new only from $14.97! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Book of Wooden Boats: Volume II more books like this by Benjamin Mendlowitz (Photographer), Maynard Bray (Text by) add to wishlist A compendium of enchaning images of the worlds most interesting and photogenic boats. The images cover wooden keel boats, sailing yachts, power boats and working boats from both sides of the Atlantic. see all copies from $5.49! new only from $5.49! \| first editions \| SVS
22	Lapstrake Boatbuilding more books like this by Walter J. Simmons add to wishlist see all copies from $32.95! signed copies \| first editions
23	Covering wooden boats with fiberglass more books like this by Allan H. Vaitses add to wishlist see all copies from $30.00!
24 view cover	Thirty Wooden Boats: A Second Catalog of Building Plans more books like this by Wooden Boat Magazine, Woodenboat Magazine add to wishlist The 30 designs include: 6 powerboats, 6 daysailers, 11 cruising boats. Also included is an article by designer Joel White on understanding boat plans. see all copies from $5.98! new only from $9.96! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Illustrated Guide to Wood Strip Canoe Building more books like this by Susan Van Leuven add to wishlist Now anyone can make their own, custom-built canoe guaranteed to draw raves on land and water alike. This comprehensive, detailed guide to the process of contructing a high-quality wood strip canoe is written especially for the novice boat builder. All phases of construction are extensively illustrated with color photos and line drawings. see all copies from $33.83! new only from $33.83!

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	Boatbuilding Manual by Robert M Steward see all from $2.92! new only from $24.72!
	Forty Wooden Boats: A Third Catalog of Building Plans by Wooden Boat Magazine see all from $7.40! new only from $7.40!
	The Book of Wooden Boats by Benjamin Mendlowitz (Photographer), Maynard Bray see all from $22.50! new only from $35.13!
	The Strip-Built Sea Kayak: Three Rugged, Beautiful Boats You Can Build by Nick Schade, Schade Nick see all from $9.41! new only from $12.38!
	How to Restore Your Wooden Runabout: Volume 2 by Don Danenberg see all from $25.98! new only from $32.95!
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