This book shows the process of constructing a boat hull with extensive photographs and drawings and includes ample time-saving procedures. Larry Pardey is accepted as one of the master craftsman of the wooden-boat building world. This book will help you to save money, time, and energy while creating the boat of your dreams. This book will also guide you with the right tools and equipment, planning and detailing as well as how to create and make your own tools. Guides to repairing and maintaining your boat are included as well. This 25th anniversary edition has a new forward by Theis Mattisen, renewned boatbuilder, sailor, adventurer and writer who feels this book will encourage even the least skilled of boatbuilders.