lewisboats Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 I was browsing their site about a week ago and saw that there was a new book available...so I bought it. Got it yesterday and am about 1/2 through. It is set up like a builders notebook and is even spiral bound to lay flat on a page. It covers Plywood boat building and is set up for the amateur builder as a reference guide. In some ways it is much like Devlin's book but simplified and more like an actual notebook with snippets of knowledge. It covers a bit on design, shape and style of hulls, motor placements, transom design for OBs, filleting, stringers, chinelogs ...you name it. It is full of tips and tricks. I would recommend this for any person new to boatbuilding or even someone with a few under their belt. Steve Quote
Hirilonde Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 I was browsing their site about a week ago and ................................ Who's site? Link please? Quote
lewisboats Posted February 13, 2009 Author Posted February 13, 2009 Glen-L's site https://www.boatdesigns.com/products.asp?dept=32 Top o the list Steve Quote
Mike Pennington Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 Thanks Steve, I don't brouse their site as much as I used to, the cost of their plans are a bit out of my range. However, there are a few I like. Don't hurt to dream. I'll check out the book though. M Quote
lewisboats Posted February 15, 2009 Author Posted February 15, 2009 I know what you mean...I love the Hankinson design Ensenada and now it is available from Glen-L but at $330 for the plans and patterns... a bit steep. One day I'll get them though. Quote
Greg Luckett Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 I am usually a sucker for books, especially this sort. I will get a copy too. Thanks for the heads up about it. Quote
Mike Pennington Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 I like the Ultra- Pierre : But then I still have plans for the Calidonia Yawl. I have an Essex built, Islander 23 that needs to be restored and a vacationer that needs some deck work. Also, a 26'x14' boat shed to put up. Come on break up I'll just have to cool my jets for awhile. But I do feel the need ;D Quote
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