by Walter J. Simmons

292 pp., spiralbound

Advice on just about all facets of repairing a wooden boat is handed out in liberal doses. Topics include how to buy a repairable boat, a survey checklist, cleaning and storage.
It covers all the nitty-gritty of hull repair techniques, and provides tips for repairing oars, making cleats, and more.

Table of Contents:

Preliminaries

Things You Need To Know

Backbone & Framing

Planking

Inboard Joinerwork

Finishing Up