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How to Design a Boat: Power and Sail (Sailmate)

How to Design a Boat: Power and Sail (Sailmate)

by JohnTeale (Author)

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    Paperback 2006

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Synopsis

This straightforward guide is designed to take the novice step-by-step through the stages of designing both power and sailing boats, explaining the reasons behind the procedures and using typical lines plans and working drawings to help understanding. Since it was first published, How to Design a Boat has proved itself to be a bestseller. 'A brilliant little book.' Workboat World 'Thoroughly recommended.' Motor Boat & Yachting

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 144
 Edition: 3Rev Ed
 Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
Published: 28 Feb 2006
ISBN 10: 0713675721
ISBN 13: 9780713675726
Book Overview: Addresses a variety of boat types, small and large, through a series of designs that grow in size and complexity as the book progresses The book takes you step by step through the various design stages The only elementary boat design book on the market Provides a potential owner with a very good basis to analyse and evaluate particular designs A bestseller since first publication

Media Reviews
'The third edition of this straightforward guide to designing your own craft. A bestseller since first coming out explaining procedures and using working drawings to give a clear explanation.' Gaffers Log (September 2006) 'There is no doubt that this publication is a mine of information and a copy should be kept on board at all times, especially when at sea.' Cruising (August 2006) 'This is the most straight forward guide to designing a boat ever published.' Boat Mart (November 2006) 'A useful book for those who want to understand the principles of design for both sail and powerboats.' The Little Ship (Spring 2007)
Author Bio
The late John Teale designed cruising yachts, fast powerboats, motor cruisers and commercial craft. Virtually all his designs were one-offs and were built all over the world.