Classic Wooden Yachts Of The Northwest

Author : Ron McClure
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Yachts
ISBN : 9781570612305

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Classic Wooden Yachts of the Northwest by Ron McClure Pdf

Beautiful color photographs and evocative text transport the reader back to the golden age of Northwest yachting, when custom-designed and custom-built wooden yachts cruised the inland waters of the British Columbia and Washington.The Northwest is a premier center for classic wooden boats, and this book showcases nearly 40 of these beautiful craft. Most of these boats were built during the 1920s and 30s and have been lovingly restored to their original condition. Admire the gorgeous lines and teak decks of the exteriors, then go below to see fine woodwork -- gleaming varnished surfaces, bronze fittings, customized designs -- all the lavish details and craftsmanship that make these boats floating works of art from a bygone era.

Author : Ron McClure
Publisher : International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2002-11
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780071390910

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Classic Wooden Motor Yachts by Ron McClure Pdf

Offers photographs and text of wooden motorboats on coasts of the United States and Canada. This book details specifications, designs with their histories. It focuses on boats of moderate size and the details of their restoration by an award-winning writer and photographer. It is aimed at boat lovers and is a source of ideas for do-it-yourselfers.

Author : David Kunz and Bill Simpson
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467124010

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Wooden Boats of the St. Lawrence River by David Kunz and Bill Simpson Pdf

The Thousand Islands' very name conjures up images of great natural beauty and nautical wonders. They are forested islands replete with storybook stone castles. Exquisite mahogany runabouts can be seen speeding across the placid surface of the mighty St. Lawrence. Names like Boldt, Bourne, Emery, Lyon, and Pullman are embedded in the Golden Age of the area, and it all comes to life in this pictorial history of the river. Images of America: Wooden Boats of the St. Lawrence River tells the story of the rich and powerful men who constructed castles and built classic wooden boats in the Thousand Islands. At the center of the story loom David and Charlie Lyon.

Author : Joel White
Publisher : W. W. Norton
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0393033325

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Wood, Water, and Light by Joel White Pdf

Author : James W. Ogilvie-Knowles,Justus Hayes
Publisher : Friedman/Fairfax Pub
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2001-12-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1586635654

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Wood Through Water by James W. Ogilvie-Knowles,Justus Hayes Pdf

Be it a small runabout or a grand sedan cruiser, every classic power boat of yesteryear shares the same essential features at heart: beautiful flowing lines, exotic hardwoods, and the need for loving care. The history of these personal wooden power boats unfolds in over 100 photos, with insights into building, upkeep, and the passion that drives their owners.

Author : M. Wylie Blanchet
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781786258342

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The Curve Of Time by M. Wylie Blanchet Pdf

“Time did not exist; or if it did it did not mater. Our world then was both wide and narrow—wide in the immensity of the sea and mountain; narrow in that the boat was very small, and we lived and camped, explored and swam in a little realm of our own making...” This is the fascinating true adventure story of a woman who packed her five children onto a twenty-five-foot boat and explored the coastal waters of British Columbia summer after summer in the 1920s and 1930s. Acting single-handedly as skipper, navigator, engineer and of course, mother, Muriel Wylie Blanchet saw her crew through exciting—and sometimes perilous—encounters with fog; rough seas, cougars, bears and whales, and did so with high spirits and courage. On these pages an independent woman with a deep respect for the native cultures of a region, and a refreshing wonderment about the natural world, comes to life. In The Curve of Time, she has left us with a sensitive and lyrically written account of their journeys and a timeless travel memoir not to be missed.

Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-06
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780241215289

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The Northwest (Rough Guides Snapshot England) by Rough Guides Pdf

The Rough Guide Snapshot to England: The Northwest is the ultimate travel guide to this captivating region of England. It leads you through the area with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the major sights and attractions. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, pubs, and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend, or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Endland, with all the practical information you need for traveling in and around the northwest, including transportation, food, drink, costs, health, events, and outdoor activities. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to England.

Author : Nic Compton
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781472926470

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Ultimate Classic Yachts by Nic Compton Pdf

Former Classic Boat editor Nic Compton has spent over 20 years sailing and photographing classic yachts, and this is the culmination of his decades-long passion - a stunning collection showcasing the 20 most beautiful and fascinating classic boats still sailing today. They include: Bona Fide - the original fin-keeler that was 70 years ahead of her time Inward Bound - a 35ft cutter built in Argentina using salvaged timber from the General Belgrano Madoc - a 24ft clinker yawl built on a Tasmanian beach by hand Partridge - an 1885 cutter that took 18 years to restore Solway Maid - the last surviving William Fife yacht Timeless and magnificent, these yachts all have a story to tell, and they are captured with glorious full colour photography.

Author : Joel White
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Boats and boating
ISBN : 0393033279

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Wood, Water & Light by Joel White Pdf

Studies of two dozen boats and yachts with profile drawings and photographs.

Author : Douglas Brooks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1953225004

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Japanese Wooden Boatbuilding by Douglas Brooks Pdf

This is the story of the author's apprenticeships with Japanese masters to build five unique and endangered traditional boats. It is part ethnography, part instruction, and part the personal story of a wooden boatbuilder fueled by a passion to preserve a craft tradition on the brink of extinction. Over the course of 17 trips to Japan, Douglas Brooks traveled over 30,000 miles to seek out and interview Japan's elderly master boatbuilders; he built boats with five of them, all in their seventies and eighties, between 1996 and 2010. For most of them, Brooks was their sole and last apprentice. Part I introduces significant aspects of traditional Japanese boatbuilding: design, workshop and tools, wood and materials, joinery and fastenings, propulsion, ceremonies, and the apprenticeship system. Part II details each of his five apprenticeships, concluding with a poignant chapter on Japan's sole remaining traditional shipwright. This fascinating book fills a large and long-standing gap in the literature on Japanese crafts, and will be of interest to boatbuilders, woodworkers, and all those impressed with the marvels of Japanese design and workmanship.

Author : Jack Becker
Publisher : Sheridan House, Inc.
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781574092387

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The Lilibet Logs by Jack Becker Pdf

Format 5 3/8" x 8 1/2" Illus. 12 b&w photos ? The story of an ocean yacht that was too deep for the land of 10,000 lakes. ? Fans of Garrison Keillor will recognize the Minnesota sense of humor. ? Great reading for all WoodenBoat fans.

Author : Philip B. Ballantyne,Robert Bruce Duncan
Publisher : Motorbooks International
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0760303754

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Classic American Runabouts by Philip B. Ballantyne,Robert Bruce Duncan Pdf

Chris-Craft, Gar Wood, Hackercraft, and more are examined in a decade-by-decade history of America's nautical icons.

Author : Don Meyer
Publisher : Trafford
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Outboard motors
ISBN : 1412039142

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The Classic British Seagull by Don Meyer Pdf

The British Seagull outboard motor has been manufactured and distributed by England for over sixty years. During that time the engine has been known to be "The Best Outboard Motor for the World" and has gained a reputation for their reliability and durability. "The Classic British Seagull" mainly deals with engines that are built between 1955 and to about 1996, but can also be used for the earlier 102's and the later EFRN's models. This service manual is divided into three sections. The first is for general running and operation of the motor, which includes: how to mount the motor on your transom, starting procedures, running the motor in different weather conditions, general information and maintenance. The next section is on how to trouble-shoot a non-working engine and gives some suggestions on what to look for. The third and final section is on servicing and the technical repair for different sections or parts of the motor. The Classic British Seagull has a unique and different approach in trouble-shooting and servicing then from previously written manuals. In doing so, many of the hidden trade secrets are revealed. In addition this manual will probably give you the reason why something has happened and provide proven techniques to repair and prevent the damage from happening again. Besides this the manual offers some insightful general mechanical and boating knowledge. This manual is a must for all those boaters that still have these famous motors, as it is the best trouble shooting and repair manual that has ever been published for them.

Author : Christian Nielsen
Publisher : Scribner Book Company
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Boatbuilding
ISBN : 0684164329

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Wooden Boat Designs by Christian Nielsen Pdf

Author : Fodor's
Publisher : Fodor's
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781400016525

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Fodor's Pacific Northwest by Fodor's Pdf

Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a two-color interior design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions, and other valuable features. Original.