Aluminium Boatbuilding

By Ernest Sims

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The Midwest Book Review, March 2001:

“Now in an updated and expanded third edition, Ernest Sims' Aluminium Boatbuilding is a completely ‘user friendly’ and practical guide for designing and building aluminum alloy boats. Every aspect and issue are comprehensively covered including the advantages of building in aluminum (weight savings, inherent material strength, minimal maintenance), as well as the limitations that should be recognized in comparison with other boatbuilding materials. Sims covers the machinery, tools, techniques and skills required, along with setting-up procedures, painting, dealing with corrosion, and making repairs to hulls. Aluminium Boatbuilding also addresses the practical application of adhesives for bonding aluminum, welding techniques including friction stir welding, as well as plasma and waterjet cutting. A careful reading of Aluminium Boatbuilding is a ‘must’ for anyone contemplating designing and building their own aluminum craft from passenger ferries to racing powerboats.”

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