A complete guide to my style of boatbuilding, this comprehensive manual is aimed toward the non-professional builder, and details the construction methods, and time and labor-saving techniques I have developed over the years to simplify and enhance the building process. This book is the ideal companion to plans from Jordan Wood Boats.
Featuring: Large 8 1/2" x 11" format, coil bound to lay flat on the work bench. 112 pages and 55 illustrations and tables. Price $32.95 with US shipping included.
Contents: Choosing a Design; The Shop; Tools; Wood; Fasteners and Adhesives; The Layout; Jigs; Setting Up and Fairing; Lining Off and Spiling; Planking and Fitting Out; Finishing; Oars; Sails, Spars and Rigging; Motors; Safety; Glossary.
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~Reviews~
Mr. Jordan uses his hard-earned experience and respect for tradition to teach the reader how and why to choose, start, finish, float---and perhaps even love a well-built small boat. With fourteen information-packed chapters, you will be competently taken from choosing a design and method, through boating safety---all smartly done. This book's table of contents reads like the course outline of a traditional boatbuilding school. I think Mr. Jordan's sense of modesty has kept him from giving his book the more fitting title "Boatbuilding the Right Way."
- Rob Parish, Small Craft Advisor
Jordan Wood Boats-Boatbuilding My Way contains procedures and tips for building small boats and would be especially useful for the builder with limited experience. Going through the book, one finds it is similar to a home study course in boat building that can be taken, of course, at your own pace. Discussion of the various segments of boat construction is sprinkled with Jordan's own personal experiences which help to make the book more interesting to read. Jordan's explanations of each building step are clear and concise. There are numerous sketches and tables with handy information. A formula is presented for determining oar length along with drawings for oars. Spar making and rigging of the sprit rig is covered in detail. Also, design and construction of rudders, centerboards, leeboards, and small outboard installation are covered. There is a discussion of boating safety with some good practical pointers. I like the book and think that anyone interested in small boat construction would find it a handy reference.
- Ron McIrvin, Messing About in Boats
