If you want to build a traditional British style small clinker boat then this is the book to guide you. Describes all the techniques involved; tools, materials, fastenings, plans and laying off the lines; stem, keel, and transom; planking bending timbers (or ribs) centre and dagerboards, longitudinals, thwarts and flors, deck beams and masts, spars and oars. Written by an acknowledged authority. Indispensable. 224 pages. 100 drawings. PB.