This vintage book is a complete guide to small sailing craft, with a focus on the construction thereof. Written for the amateur boat builder, this handbook is intended to cover all the problems commonly faced by those who attempt to build a boat of their own design, and will be of considerable value to anyone occupied in such an endeavour. Contents include: "Methods of Construction," "Metal V. Wood," "Durability of Timber," "Decay," "Marine Borders," "Anti-fouling Methods," "Rigs and Sails," "Design of Boats," "Speed and Power," "Materials of Construction," "Construction of a Sharpie," "Sail...