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Complete Guide to Metal Boats, Third Edition Building, Maintenance, and Repair

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ISBN-10: 0071461302

ISBN-13: 9780071461306

Edition: 3rd 2006

Authors: Bruce Roberts-Goodson

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Description:

As metal cruising boats can survive collisions that would destroy a wood or fibreglass hull, they have become increasingly popular. This practical guide offers information and advice on building, buying and renovating a metal boat.
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Book details

List price: $39.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date: 11/25/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.40" long x 0.88" tall
Weight: 1.914
Language: English

Bruce Roberts-Goodson has been a professional yacht designer since 1968. He has sold over 50,000 sets of boat plans and dispenses advice to customers wanting to build or commission one-off boats. Born in Victoria, Australia, Bruce has design offices in Australia, the US and Europe and is the author of several books on boatbuilding, including The Complete Guide to Metal Boats, published by Adlard Coles Nautical.

Preface to the Third Edition
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Why Metal?
Boat and Building Choices
The Materials
Tools and Safety Equipment
Welding
Building from a Precut Kit
Building from Scratch-Getting Started
Building from Scratch-Plating the Hull
Building from Scratch-Decks and Superstructure
Painting a Metal Boat
Engines and Accessories
Preventing Corrosion
Metal Boat Interiors
Electrical Systems for Metal Boats
Appendages, Fittings, and Alterations
Choosing the Design-Sailboats
Choosing the Design-Powerboats
Passagemaking Powerboats
Safety Afloat
Recommended Reading
Glossary
Index