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Modern Boat Building: A Comprehensive Guide to Boat Design and Construction

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Modern Boat Building is a comprehensive guide to the design and construction of recreational boats. This book is written by Edwin Monk, a renowned naval architect and boatbuilder. The book is divided into five parts, each of which covers a different aspect of boatbuilding.

Modern Boat Building

by Edwin Monk

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6981 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	116 pages

The first part of the book covers the basics of boat design. This section includes chapters on hull shapes, stability, and resistance. The second part of the book covers the construction of wooden boats. This section includes chapters on lofting, framing, planking, and finishing. The third part of the book covers the construction of fiberglass boats. This section includes chapters on mold making, laminating, and finishing. The fourth part of the book covers the construction of aluminum boats. This section includes chapters on welding, riveting, and finishing. The fifth part of the book covers the construction of steel boats. This section includes chapters on welding, riveting, and finishing.

Modern Boat Building is a well-written and comprehensive guide to boat design and construction. This book is an essential resource for anyone who is interested in building their own boat.

About the Author

Edwin Monk was a renowned naval architect and boatbuilder. He was born in 1870 in England and emigrated to the United States in 1890. Monk designed and built a wide variety of boats, including sailboats, powerboats, and workboats. He was also a prolific writer, and his books on boat design and construction are still considered to be classics.

Monk died in 1950, but his legacy lives on. His designs continue to be built by boatbuilders around the world, and his books remain essential resources for anyone who is interested in boatbuilding.

Reviews

"Modern Boat Building is a classic work on the subject. It is well-written and comprehensive, and it covers all aspects of boat design and construction. This book is an essential resource for anyone who is interested in building their own boat."

- John Gardner, author of The Elements of Boat Strength

"Edwin Monk was a master boatbuilder, and his book Modern Boat Building is a masterpiece. This book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in building their own boat."

- WoodenBoat magazine