With more than 60,000 copies sold this is one of the most widely read texts on the subject and has been a standard reference work since it was first published in 1954. The book emphasises traditional wooden construction, but also surveys plwood, wood-epoxy composites, GRP, aluminium, steel and other methods. The sections on interpreting plans, lofting and half modelling are common to all methods. Probably the best all round text for students of boatbuilding. 434 pages. Numerous drawings and photo's. HB.