Traditional Boatbuilding Made Easy: Building “Heidi”

This work describes wooden boatbuilding at its most pleasurable – a traditional boat constructed with solid planking, copper clench nails, bronze fittings and three-strand rope. Written with the first-time builder in mind, this boat is ideal for those new to traditional wooden construction. Written by the designer of the boat, the book moves through the construction steps in detail, making the learning process easier for the beginner with a step-by-step approach illustrated by clear drawings.