Ian Nicolson

Now in it's 5th Edition, this book is a treasure trove of invaluable information for owners, crew, chandlers, repairers, builders, surveyors, and anyone maintaining their own boat.

This book is a must for the amateur who wants to be convinced that he can confidently approach the prospect of building his own dream boat. With the support of many diagrams and sketches, Ian Nicolson teaches all the skills necessary to create anything from a small cruiser to an impressive 75-foo...