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The second book in our Classic Boat series aimed at traditional boat lovers, builders and restorers.

Lofting is an essential stage in the transition between designing andbuilding a boat in order to turn the design plans intoboat lines plans to measure off and build thefull-size boat. Its a tricky art, but this book shows exactly how it is done inclear, step-by-step diagrammatic stages. Aimed specifically at theamateur DIY builder, it will enable anyone to build a boat of any size,whether power or sail.

The author has been teaching lofting to boatbuilding students for over10 years, and has found that the key to understanding is visualisation- hence the plethora of step-by-step diagrams in this book to assist the reader to grasp the concepts.

Lofting will be welcomed by budding boatbuilders everywhere.


Trade Review
'this book shows exactly how it is done in clear, step-by-step diagrammatic stages.' * All at Sea (February 2011) *
I thoroughly recommend Lofting a Boat to anyone building from scratch, large or small, from basic drawings. * Water Craft *

Lofting a Boat

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      Publisher Adlard Coles Nautical
      Published 15 February 2011
      ISBN-13 9781408131121
      978-1408131121
      ISBN-10 1408131129
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      Sport Boating: Sport and leisure

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The second book in our Classic Boat series aimed at traditional boat lovers, builders and restorers.

      Lofting is an essential stage in the transition between designing andbuilding a boat in order to turn the design plans intoboat lines plans to measure off and build thefull-size boat. Its a tricky art, but this book shows exactly how it is done inclear, step-by-step diagrammatic stages. Aimed specifically at theamateur DIY builder, it will enable anyone to build a boat of any size,whether power or sail.

      The author has been teaching lofting to boatbuilding students for over10 years, and has found that the key to understanding is visualisation- hence the plethora of step-by-step diagrams in this book to assist the reader to grasp the concepts.

      Lofting will be welcomed by budding boatbuilders everywhere.


      Trade Review
      'this book shows exactly how it is done in clear, step-by-step diagrammatic stages.' * All at Sea (February 2011) *
      I thoroughly recommend Lofting a Boat to anyone building from scratch, large or small, from basic drawings. * Water Craft *

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