Scarfing Basics

Scarfing BasicsBe sure to select PRINT or DIGITAL when you order. Subtitled "Cutting and Gluing, Strong, Straight, and Clean Scarf Joints in Plywood and Lumber" Scarf joints are so necessary, yet probably one of the biggest "approach avoidance" concerns for the potential builder. If you've read Russell's Epoxy Basics (shown below) then you're no doubt a fan of his clear instructions and techniques to have your work come out like a pro. This book follows that same

Subtitled "The Education of a Craftsman"

Full-sized mold patterns and rudder details are included

from that Small Boats Monthly feature is this pretty photo of Marsh Cat

you'll want this book for the designs as well as the additional techniques for making the cockpit coaming

Books such as The Woodworker's Guide to Handtools (Taunton Press

Gifford has added a bit of design commentary as well as information about sailing Marisol in his homewaters of Auckland

Three Concordia Cruisers

Joel certainly thought out even the smallest of details

even boatowners who grew up with gas engines can set aside their fears about tinkering with diesels

there's a 16 page booklet of the illustrated step-by-step instructions

Beam - 7' 4 1/2"

A Different Way to Ro: Complex Japanese traditional oar makes sculling simple