Traditional Boatbuilding Made Easy

A clear, step-by-step guide for building a 12 foot skiff for oar and sail.

Table of Contents

• In the Beginning
• Getting Started
• Setting Up
• Fitting the Garboards and the Chines
• The Bottom Planks
• The Remaining Side Planks, the Keel, and the Skeg
• Turning Over the Boat, Fitting the Quarter Knees and Breasthook
• The Frames, Rises, Seats, and Oarlock Pads
• Filling, Painting, and Varnishing
• A Good Pair of Oars
• The Sailing Rig
• A Few Final Comments and Then We Launch Her

85 pages, Paperback

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