About this ebook
This book caters specifically for the needs of prospective buyers of
production and custom built boats, outlining the pros and cons of all
types of boatbuilding materials. It will help owners
decide what material is most suitable for their needs and how to
customise and modify the boat to suit their particular requirements.
With his vast experience of boat design, Bruce Roberts-Goodson gives advice (for both sail and powerboats) on:
Bruce Roberts-Goodson has a thriving boat design business, and with
many hundreds of enquiries each day, he is well placed to know what
questions customers want answered and what the current trends are.
production and custom built boats, outlining the pros and cons of all
types of boatbuilding materials. It will help owners
decide what material is most suitable for their needs and how to
customise and modify the boat to suit their particular requirements.
With his vast experience of boat design, Bruce Roberts-Goodson gives advice (for both sail and powerboats) on:
construction materials and methods
special tools required
suitable building sites
designing and building the interiors
engines for sail and power
electrical systems for sail and power
rigging, sail plans and keels
plumbing and equipment
Bruce Roberts-Goodson has a thriving boat design business, and with
many hundreds of enquiries each day, he is well placed to know what
questions customers want answered and what the current trends are.
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About the author
Bruce Roberts-Goodson has been a professional yacht designer since
1968. He has sold over 50,000 sets of boat plans and dispenses advice
to customers wanting to build or commission one-off boats. Born in
Victoria, Australia, Bruce has design offices in Australia, the
US
and Europe and is the author of several books on boatbuilding,
including The Complete Guide to Metal Boats, published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
1968. He has sold over 50,000 sets of boat plans and dispenses advice
to customers wanting to build or commission one-off boats. Born in
Victoria, Australia, Bruce has design offices in Australia, the
US
and Europe and is the author of several books on boatbuilding,
including The Complete Guide to Metal Boats, published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
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