Illustrated custom boatbuilding. Fiberglass, composites, steel, aluminium, wood, epoxy/Иллюстрированное руководство по изготовлению яхт на заказ. Стекловолокно, композитные материалы, сталь, алюминий, дерево, эпоксидная смола

Книга на английском языке
This book caters specifically for the needs of prospective buyers of production and custom built boats, outlining the pros and cons of all types of boatbuilding materials. It will help owners decide what material is most suitable for their needs and how to customise and modify the boat to suit their particular requirements. With his vast experience of boat design, Bruce Roberts-Goodson gives advice (for both sail and powerboats) on onstruction materials and methods; special tools required; suitable building sites; designing and building the interiors; engines for sail and power.

Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1 Budgets and planning
Chapter 2 Choosing a building sire
Chapter 3 Building in fiberglass – materials and tools
Chapter 4 Building in fiberglass – building the hull
Chapter 5 Building in fiberglass – decks, tanks and appendages
Chapter 6 Building in timber
Chapter 7 Building in steel or aluminium
Chapter 8 Designing and building interiors
Chapter 9 Engines in sail and powerboats
Chapter 10 Electrical systems in sail and powerboats
Chapter 11 Choosing a sailboat design
Chapter 12 Choosing a powerboat design
Appendix A Further Reading
Appendix B Glossary of technical terms
Index