Lofting : a step-by-step manual

The second book in our Classic Boat series aimed at traditional boat lovers, builders and restorers. Lofting is an essential stage in the transition between designing andbuilding a boat in order to turn the design plans intoboat lines plans to measure off and build thefull-size boat.

Its a tricky art, but this book shows exactly how it is done inclear, step-by-step diagrammatic stages.

Aimed specifically at theamateur DIY builder, it will enable anyone to build a boat of any size,whether power or sail.

The author has been teaching lofting to boatbuilding students for over10 years, and has found that the key to understanding is visualisation- hence the plethora of step-by-step diagrams in this book to assist the reader to grasp the concepts.

Lofting will be welcomed by budding boatbuilders everywhere.