Boat structures 101

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Originally Posted by flyingfrizzle

The Elements of Boat Strength for Builders, Designers, and Owners By Dave Gerr


This is one of the best reads that I have found for boat building or restoring. It was recommended by a member up here and I went out and ordered it. The book has plenty of how to instruction, scantling rules/figures, diagrams, and descriptions/definitions. It is a must have for anyone doing a restore, building a boat or doing repairs.


http://www.amazon.com/The-Elements-B.../dp/0070231591

x3 - that's a great book!!

I also liked "The Fiberglass Boat Repair Manual" by Allan Vaitses

It's much less technical, but it's a good place to start.