When resolving to tackle the restoration of an old wooden boat, the owner must ask a couple of questions. Should an attempt be made to preserve as much of the original wood and components as possible? Or should all old and deteriorating wood be replaced and the boat be remade as a nimble craft that's also safe and seaworthy? In a time when show judges seems to prize original, if compromised, construction above all else, renowned boatwright Don Danenberg makes a compelling argument for the latter approach. While explaining the techniques that he has used and developed over the last 30 years, Danenberg presents an entertaining text that guides the reader through the entire process�from surveying and disassembling the boat to steam-bending wood, fastening planks, and applying the final coat of varnish. Danenberg even justifies his methods by describing the properties of wood at the cellular level in layman's terms. In addition, color photographs depict the tools and techniques that are used, while humorous "School of Hard Knocks" sidebars illustrate the fact that even a master craftsman must sometimes learn the hard way. Table of Contents: Foreword and Introduction. Surveying traditional construcion. Overview of restoration methods. Preparation and disassembly. Inspect and straighten hull framework. Materials for rebuilding. Steam-bending wood. Frame replacement. Transom frame, keel, stem, and chine replacement. Bottom planking. Retaining original topside planking. New topside planking: the router method. Deck planking. Fair and sand the hull and deck. Sand, stain, seal, and varnish. Glossary, Resources, and Index. PRODUCT DETAILS: Publisher: Motorbooks� Copyright 2003 Binding: Softcover Pages: 240 ISBN: 0760311005 Dimensions: 8+ x 10+ inches Category: Boating: Wooden Boat Restoration

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