Books

In this section, we will feature boat building books and reader reviews.  In fact, we are actively seeking your input.  Do you know of a book that you think is especially helpful or entertaining?  If so, e-mail us the name of the book, and your review.  Click on the covers, or click "Review" to read our readers reviews.  

 

A Skiff for All Seasons: Building an Alaskan Skiff
by Renn Tolman
Review  by Bruce Armstrong

The Hardchined Hull Handbook
Written and published by Barend Migchelsen, 1997 & 2000
Review by Carl Goy

The Complete Rigger's Apprentice: Tools and Techniques for Modern and Traditional Rigging
by Brion Toss
Review  by Peter Vanderwaart

Boats with an Open Mind: Seventy-Five Unconventional Designs and Concepts
by Philip C. Bolger
Review by Gavin Atkin

New Zealand Backyard Boatbuilding: How to Build your own Wooden Boat
by John Welsford
Review by Lew Clayman

Through Europe at Four Knots : A Tale of Boating Mayhem and Family Adventure
by Les Horn
Review by Bob Archibald
Canoe Paddles:
A Complete Guide to Making Your Own

by Graham Warren, David Gidmark
Review by Joe White

 

 

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