HOW TO FIBERGLASS BOATS

The subject of this book is how to cover or sheath boats with fiberglass when used in conjunction with various types of resin.

FIBERGLASS BOAT BUIDING FOR AMATEURS

A ready reference that covers as comprehensively as possible all aspects of building a boat from fiberglass materials through the eyes of the amateur builder.

THE GOUGEON BROS ON BOAT CONSTRUCTION

A definitive work on wood/epoxy construction representing the cutting edge of boat building technology. A must read for anyone planning to build a boat using epoxy with wood or composite materials.

VACUUM BAGGING TECHNIQUES

A guide to the principals and practical applications of vacuum bagging for laminating composite materials with West System epoxy.

GELCOAT BLISTERS DIAGNOSIS, REPAIR & PREVENTION

A guide for repairing and preventing gelcoat blisters in fiberglass boats with West System epoxy.

THE PROP BUILDER'S MOLDING AND CASTING HANDBOOK

A comprehensive guide to the use of more than thirty molding and casting materials in the design and construction of theatre props and scenic elements. Includes a section on designing and building a vacuum forming machine for use in constructing theatre props.

SURVEYING FIBERGLASS SAILBOATS

A guide that explains what to watch for in a used sailboat from each era, and how to ferret out the hidden defects in any boat. Also shows how to estimate the cost of repairs and the value of a boat.

THE FIBERGLASS BOAT REPAIR MANUAL

This is the definitive guide for fiberglass boat repair and beatification, covering not just cosmetic dings and scratches but also major repairs of structural damage to hull and decks.

THE NEW KAYAK SHOP

Here are three gorgeous, ultra light, high performance human powered wooden boats anyone can build using only simple hand tools and a saber saw. The Kayak Shop's approach is ultramodern, yielding sophisticated kayaks that are easier and faster to build than any yet designed for the home builder.

THE CANOE SHOP

The Canoe Shop arms you with complete plans, 170 photos and illustrations, and step-by-step instructions for building three graceful and rugged touring canoes, including a 12 foot double-paddle boat, a 14 foot solo, and a 16 foot tandem. The secret is Chris Kulczycki's original LapStitch approach, which combines traditional lapstrake boat building with the simplicity and ease of modern stitch-and-glue construction.

BUILDING YOUR KEVLAR CANOE

Here is all you need to know to build a light, strong, maintenance-free Kevlar canoe in your backyard or basement - without an elaborate tool collection or years of boat building experience.

ULTRA-LIGHT BOAT BUILDING

With this book you can build a boat that will give you fun and satisfaction, one you can be proud of, in a winter of leisurely weekends. No fancy tools are needed. The author describes the method from start to finish using a skiff and canoe as examples.

OUTBOARD ENGINES

Outboard Engines fills the gap between owner's manuals that don't tell you how to change a spark plug and professional shop manuals that detail how to do a complete rebuild. It covers basic principles and techniques for a wide variety of outboards - four-stroke as well as two-stroke - with the emphasis on maintenance and advanced troubleshooting.

BOAT OWNERS GUIDE TO MARINE ELECTRONICS

No matter what type of boat you own, or what you do with it, the rapidly changing marine electronics field offers something to make your life easier - from VHF and single-sideband radios and depth sounders, fish finders, electronic chart plotters, radar, cellular phones, loran and GPS systems. Here's all you need to compare, assess, buy, install and operate marine electronics gear.