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The Boat Data Book

The Boat Data Book

by IanNicolson (Author)

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    Paperback 2003

    $3.58
Synopsis

The Boat Data Book is a treasure trove of invaluable technical information for builders, designers, surveyors, owners and anyone maintaining their own boat. This is the essential reference for anyone wanting to know the breaking strength of stainless steel rigging wire, the correct height for a galley top, the recommended size for seacocks, or what length a mooring rope should be. A must-have reference for owners and professionals. 'A veritable mine of information...superb value for money' Nautical Magazine 'Recommended to every boat owner' Practical Boat Owner

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 224
 Edition: 5th Revised edition
 Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
Published: 30 Jun 2003
ISBN 10: 0713665025
ISBN 13: 9780713665024
Book Overview: Updated and expanded for the fifth edition Packed with data on lengths, widths, weights and strengths of all boat gear No spec is left untouched - from anchors to masts, propellers to gas cylinders, cleat sizes to winch bases and hatches to bolts, bearings, cabling and piping The professionals' and owners' bible

Media Reviews
'A veritable mine of information...superb value for money' Nautical Magazine; 'Recommended to every boat owner' Practical Boat Owner
Author Bio
Ian Nicolson started collecting data about boats from his father and grandfather when he was still at school. After his apprenticeship as a naval architect he joined A Mylne & Co, where he has been a senior partner since 1979. Ian Nicolson has built a large number of boats himself and owns a race winning Sigma 33. He has written over 20 books on nautical subjects, many of them published by Adlard Coles Nautical.