The New Cold-Molded Boatbuilding

Out of print for several years, we've brought this good book back to life.  It features a building process which combines strength, beauty, and the workability of wood, with the low-maintenance characteristics of epoxy.

Ideally suited to the amateur builder wanting a good, solid cruising boat, this is a complete "soup-to-nuts" presentation of the cold-molding process, with chapters detailing every facet of construction--from choosing a design and setting-up, through engine installation and wiring, to launching and sea trials.

Parker has streamlined the cold-molding process to produce economical sturdy boats.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Construction

Chapter 2 Designs

Chapter 3 Getting Organized

Chapter 4 Beginning

Chapter 5 Backbone

Chapter 6 The Longitudinals

Chapter 7 Planking

Chapter 8 The Keel

Chapter 9 Fabric and Epoxy

Chapter 10 Prefinishing The Fabric and Epoxy

Chapter 11 Turning The Hull Over

Chapter 12 Inside The Hull

Chapter 13 Deck Structure

Chapter 14 The Centerboard Trunk

Chapter 15 Internal Structure

Chapter 16 More Deck Structure

Chapter 17 The Deck

Chapter 18 Interior

Chapter 19 Trunk Cabins

Chapter 20 Above The Deck

Chapter 21 The Cockpit

Chapter 22 Compartments, Hatches and Windows

Chapter 23 Centerboards and Rudders

Chapter 24 Finishing

Chapter 25 Inboard Diesels

Chapter 26 Ballast

Chapter 27 Plumbing

Chapter 28 Electricity

Chapter 29 Heat and Refrigeration

Chapter 30 Masts and Booms

Chapter 31 Hardware and Fittings

Chapter 32 Rigging

Chapter 33 Sails, Canvaswork and Upholstery

Chapter 34 Launching and Trials