Frame, Stem, and Keel Repair (Woodenboat Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (682 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0937822426 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 133 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Well-known as the editor of the best-selling annual Mariner's Book of Day's, Peter Spectre lives in Spruce Head, Maine.
He is co-author of Afloat on the Tide and author of A Mariner's Miscellany, also published by Sheridan House. . Spectre, a renowned writer with a lifelong appreciation of the sea and its traditions, is the former editor of WoodenBoat magazine and the current editor of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors. Peter H
He is co-author of Afloat on the Tide and author of A Mariner's Miscellany, also published by Sheridan House. About the Author Peter H. Spectre, a renowned writer with a lifelong appreciation of the sea and its traditions, is the former editor of WoodenBoat magazine and the current editor of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors.
"Frame, Stem & Keel Repair (The Woodenboat Series)" according to Gypsy. An excellent resource for the novice or DIY boat restorer. Covers the techniques of frame, stem and keel construction, sources of problems, alternative fixes and best methods. Written to be reader-friendly, I found the answers to critical questions on replacing frames v sistering, the pros and cons of each, the concerns for selecting, purchasing and cutting oak stock, fastening, etc. in the first 15 minutes. Pictures support the written word and provide the first-hand guidance you usually find at small boat yards, but here in Maine mo. Where to start. A Customer For anyone contemplating buying an old (or newer) wooden boat, this book should be required reading. It provides the basic understanding of how wooden boats are constructed and details repair and restoration of the heart of the wooden boat. The book is written for both the novice and experienced boat owner.