Boatbuilding with Aluminum: A Complete Guide for the Amateur and Small Shop - Hardcover

Pollard, Stephen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0071443185 ISBN 13: 9780071443180

Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2006

Synopsis

Make your boat dreams come true with aluminum

Aluminum is the ideal boatbuilding material--light, economical, maintenance-free, and easy to work with. This second edition offers you everything you need to know about working with this material, from welding to fitting out and painting.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Stephen F. Pollard has constructed 12 large sailing yachts, some well-known ocean racers, large powerboats, and hundreds of small, welded-aluminum workboats and pleasure boats.

Review:

``Brings it all together in an organized and thorough volume that's loaded with userful information and practical advice. . .I give it a thumbs up for anyone interested in aluminum boat construction!'' (Ballast, Society of Boat & Yacht Designers)

``This is the reference text the backyard builder and small-scale professional builder have been waiting for.'' (Boatbuilder)

``Pollard covers his subject thoroughly, clearly and concisely.'' (The Ensign)

About this edition

• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0071443185
• ISBN 13: 9780071443180
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 336