From a Bare Hull: How to Build a Sailboat

by Ferenc M t

Overview

A complete handbook on how to select and finish out a fiberglass hull and deck.

A complete step-by-step guide covering every aspect of fiberglass boat completion—woodworking, electrical, plumbing and hardware installation—with hundreds of tips on how to save time and money during construction as well as purchase. With over 100,000 copies in print, From a Bare Hull has become the reference book for home builders as well as many professionals. The Revised Edition contains all new photos and illustrations, much new text, new specs of the best sailboats available for home completion, the newest marine diesels, and the latest list of marine gear suppliers. It also has completely updated design theories, engineering concepts, descriptions of necessary tools and their uses, and lists of materials.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780920256312
Publisher:	Albatross
Publication date:	07/17/1995
Edition description:	Revised Edition
Pages:	443
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

FERENC MATE was born in Hungary, escaped at the age of eleven, and has lived in Budapest, Vienna, Vancouver, Laguna Beach, New York, Paris and Rome. He is the author of 15 books translated into 14 languages, including New York Times Notable Book A Vineyard in Tuscany and the Dugger/Nello historical sea adventure fiction series. He lives with his family tending their vines and olives in the hills of Tuscany.

Table of Contents

1. To Find a Boat
2. To Find a Hull
3. The Boats
4. Planning the Interior
5.Make or Buy
6. Preparation for Arrival
7. Tools
8. Hoarding and Scrounging
9. Ballasting
10. Rudder Installation
11. Leveling the Hull
12. Installing the Cabin Sole
13. Bulkhead Installation
14. Deck Installation
15. Rough Interior Installation
16. Insulation
17. Surface Covers
18. Electrical Insulation
19. Plumping
20. Portlights
21. Interior Trim
22. Doors and Drawers
23. Cabin Sole Overlay
24. Engine Installation
25. Hardware
26. Hatches
27. Detailing
28. Teak Decks
29. Rigging
30. Diesel Engine
31. Materials and Equipment
Glossary
Appendix
Builders
Suppliers
Index