Features
- Cover Type: Hard Cover with 352 pages
- Published by: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
- Edition: 1st Edition August 10, 1999
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0070231591
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0070231597
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Book Dimensions:
9.2 x 7.2 x 1.1 inches
- Weighs: 2 pounds
Review
"Certain books, because of their thoroughness, tend to become industry standards; such is the case with Dave Gerr's latest reference volume,
The Elements of Boat Strength. The book details construction methods and recommended scantling dimensions for fiberglass, wood, aluminum, steel, and composite hulls. " --
Ocean Navigator, November/December 1999
Reader Reviews
This is a book about the structure of boat hulls that is easy to read and easy to understand. It's primary purpose is to detail the scantling requirements of nearly any small boat hull (10-120 ft) of virtually any material. Gerr has the gift of being able to convey his considerable knowledge to others, and he suceeds admirably with this book. It is well laid out, detailed without being budensome, has a wealth of useful information, and is easy to use. The index is complete. He even includes a short history of, and the advantages/disadvantages, of nearly all boatbuilding materials. If you want to build a reed raft, look elsewhere. Anything more modern than that (with the exception of ferro-cement) this book covers it.
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