Re: [bolger] Library suggestions
Check out David Gerr's "The Nature of Boats" and whichever of John
Gardner's books are available.
Ford Walton
Gardner's books are available.
Ford Walton
Hi Lewisboats,
I've approached this by trying to decide what I would keep if I had to
reduce my library. These are not in order of priority.
Construction and Design:
Skene's Elements of Yacht Design, Francis Kinney, Dodd, Mead
Gougeons On Boat Construction (There are many on this list that don't
like the Gougeon brothers company however for epoxy construction this
book is invaluable and the Gougeons don't appear to have an axe to
grind.
Building Classic Small Craft, John Gardner, Intl Marine Publishing
Latest West or BoatUS catalog
Clinker Boatbuilding, John Leather (expendable, If I were to build a
lapstrake boat I would use Ian Oughtred's approach. Mr Leather's book
is the traditional clinker manual. Walter Simmons 2 volume series is
even more detailed and most difficult to follow.)
Lofting, Alan Vaitses (If you are ever going to depart from Bolger
boxes)
UltraLight Boatbuilding, Thomas Hill (expendable unless I became
really interested in this type of boat)
and the books I didn't erase from your list.
Others
Piloting and Seamanship, Chapman (latest edition)
Principles of Small Craft Naval Architecture, YDI Schools
Outboard Boaters Handbook, Dave Getchell
Self Steering for Sailing Craft, John Letcher
The Boatmans Manual, Carl D. Lane
Dreaming and such
The Compleat Cruiser, LF Herreshoff
Beach Cruising, Douglas Alword
I have a whole shelf of blue water sailing adventure type books but
the only one I would absolutely keep is:
Sailing Alone Around the World, Joshua Slocum
I've approached this by trying to decide what I would keep if I had to
reduce my library. These are not in order of priority.
Construction and Design:
Skene's Elements of Yacht Design, Francis Kinney, Dodd, Mead
Gougeons On Boat Construction (There are many on this list that don't
like the Gougeon brothers company however for epoxy construction this
book is invaluable and the Gougeons don't appear to have an axe to
grind.
Building Classic Small Craft, John Gardner, Intl Marine Publishing
Latest West or BoatUS catalog
Clinker Boatbuilding, John Leather (expendable, If I were to build a
lapstrake boat I would use Ian Oughtred's approach. Mr Leather's book
is the traditional clinker manual. Walter Simmons 2 volume series is
even more detailed and most difficult to follow.)
Lofting, Alan Vaitses (If you are ever going to depart from Bolger
boxes)
UltraLight Boatbuilding, Thomas Hill (expendable unless I became
really interested in this type of boat)
and the books I didn't erase from your list.
Others
Piloting and Seamanship, Chapman (latest edition)
Principles of Small Craft Naval Architecture, YDI Schools
Outboard Boaters Handbook, Dave Getchell
Self Steering for Sailing Craft, John Letcher
The Boatmans Manual, Carl D. Lane
Dreaming and such
The Compleat Cruiser, LF Herreshoff
Beach Cruising, Douglas Alword
I have a whole shelf of blue water sailing adventure type books but
the only one I would absolutely keep is:
Sailing Alone Around the World, Joshua Slocum
--- In bolger@y..., "lewisboats" <numbaoneman@b...> wrote:
> OK folks, I'm working on my library, and would like your opinion(s)
> as to what I might need to add to it.
>
> you say you Can buy now:
>
> Boatbuilding Manual: Robert Steward
> Boatbuilding: A complete.....: Howard Chapelle
> Clinker Plywood boatbuilding manual: Iain Oughtred
> I think these three and the Gougeon's book are basic to anyone
interested in construction. I don't believe there is anything in
Sam Rabl's book that is not in the above four though I like the book
very much and would keep it in my library.
For anyone interested in design, Skenes is also pretty basic. If I
could find one I would like to pick up Chapelle's book on design.
Bob Chamberland
OK folks, I'm working on my library, and would like your opinion(s)
as to what I might need to add to it.I'm not looking to learn how to
design or build big yachts or anything like that. Mostly stuff under
25 ft, most under 15 ft. I would like to learn to design for sail and
motor, though I'm kinda partial to motor right now. I originally got
into boatbuilding to go bass fishing, and "ya don't fish as well from
a sailboat as from a skinny water flatbottom power boat". Still,
sailing seems fun, if I could only decipher all them 'salty' nautical
boaty terms, like gudgeon-whosits and wheather helms and such-like
that there. Maybe I should just start by throwing a tarp on a couple
of 2X stock and see if it moves me, a beginning... yes??... ANYWAYS,
on to the library.
Books I currently have (but may not have read yet, as I just got them
recently):
How to design a Boat: John Teal
Understanding boat design: Ted Brewer
Boats with an Open Mind: Philip Bolger
Devlin's Boat Building; How to build any boat the S&G way: Sam Devlin
Go build your own Boat!: H. Payson
Instant Boats: H. Payson
Build the new instant boats: H. Payson
And a really interesting book from Popular Mechanics Press called The
Boat Book: Everything of interest to the Amateur Boatman. 2nd ed.
pub. 1935. orig. 1931.
With 13 or so different boat plans. Gives all kinds of info from
motor maint. to re-canvasing a canoe to lacing sails, kinds of rigs,
(even differentiates and explains sloop,marconi,sliding gunter and
bermuda). Tells about boat handling and navigation, does knots, has a
couple of dollies to move boats, anchors, Car topping (on a Model A),
Even a homebuilt supercharger for a 2stroke OB! (Don't _EEE-VEN_
ask..., Dis Book AIN'T For Sale!!) and on, and on. (talk to me off
post about scans of boat plans in the book, I may need to contact PM
about 'C' rights.)
Can buy now:
Boatbuilding Manual: Robert Steward
Boatbuilding: A complete.....: Howard Chapelle
Boatbuilding methods: Peter Cook
Fiberglass Boatbuilding For Amateurs: Ken Hankinson
Boatbuilding In your own back yard: S. Rabl
Modern Boatbuilding Materials & Methods: Steve Sleight
Clinker Plywood boatbuilding manual: Iain Oughtred
Buehler's Backyard boatbuilding: George Beuhler
Boatbuilding and repairing in Fiberglass: Melvin Willis
Simplified Boatbuilding: The V bottom Boat: Harry V Sucher
Have to put on a watch list:
Boabuilding: Bruce Roberts
Simplified Boatbuilding: Flat Bottom: Sucher
The Bark Canoe and Skin Boats of N. America: Adney-Chapelle (Already
on watch..., I'm GETTING this one!)
OK, so there's the list of potentials, plus whatever y'all throw into
the mix.
!As this post may has the potential of generating some heated
discussions, please, lets keep it friendly and remember that everyone
is entitled to their opinions and that your's is not threatened by
someone else expressing theirs!
All of these books seem to be interesting to me, but I am not of
unlimited means and some of these puppies are 'DEAR'. I want to hear
some good reviews if I'm gonna shell out $50 for one (not naming
names)
as to what I might need to add to it.I'm not looking to learn how to
design or build big yachts or anything like that. Mostly stuff under
25 ft, most under 15 ft. I would like to learn to design for sail and
motor, though I'm kinda partial to motor right now. I originally got
into boatbuilding to go bass fishing, and "ya don't fish as well from
a sailboat as from a skinny water flatbottom power boat". Still,
sailing seems fun, if I could only decipher all them 'salty' nautical
boaty terms, like gudgeon-whosits and wheather helms and such-like
that there. Maybe I should just start by throwing a tarp on a couple
of 2X stock and see if it moves me, a beginning... yes??... ANYWAYS,
on to the library.
Books I currently have (but may not have read yet, as I just got them
recently):
How to design a Boat: John Teal
Understanding boat design: Ted Brewer
Boats with an Open Mind: Philip Bolger
Devlin's Boat Building; How to build any boat the S&G way: Sam Devlin
Go build your own Boat!: H. Payson
Instant Boats: H. Payson
Build the new instant boats: H. Payson
And a really interesting book from Popular Mechanics Press called The
Boat Book: Everything of interest to the Amateur Boatman. 2nd ed.
pub. 1935. orig. 1931.
With 13 or so different boat plans. Gives all kinds of info from
motor maint. to re-canvasing a canoe to lacing sails, kinds of rigs,
(even differentiates and explains sloop,marconi,sliding gunter and
bermuda). Tells about boat handling and navigation, does knots, has a
couple of dollies to move boats, anchors, Car topping (on a Model A),
Even a homebuilt supercharger for a 2stroke OB! (Don't _EEE-VEN_
ask..., Dis Book AIN'T For Sale!!) and on, and on. (talk to me off
post about scans of boat plans in the book, I may need to contact PM
about 'C' rights.)
Can buy now:
Boatbuilding Manual: Robert Steward
Boatbuilding: A complete.....: Howard Chapelle
Boatbuilding methods: Peter Cook
Fiberglass Boatbuilding For Amateurs: Ken Hankinson
Boatbuilding In your own back yard: S. Rabl
Modern Boatbuilding Materials & Methods: Steve Sleight
Clinker Plywood boatbuilding manual: Iain Oughtred
Buehler's Backyard boatbuilding: George Beuhler
Boatbuilding and repairing in Fiberglass: Melvin Willis
Simplified Boatbuilding: The V bottom Boat: Harry V Sucher
Have to put on a watch list:
Boabuilding: Bruce Roberts
Simplified Boatbuilding: Flat Bottom: Sucher
The Bark Canoe and Skin Boats of N. America: Adney-Chapelle (Already
on watch..., I'm GETTING this one!)
OK, so there's the list of potentials, plus whatever y'all throw into
the mix.
!As this post may has the potential of generating some heated
discussions, please, lets keep it friendly and remember that everyone
is entitled to their opinions and that your's is not threatened by
someone else expressing theirs!
All of these books seem to be interesting to me, but I am not of
unlimited means and some of these puppies are 'DEAR'. I want to hear
some good reviews if I'm gonna shell out $50 for one (not naming
names)