Heart Of Glass Fiberglass Boats And The Men Who Built Them

Author : Daniel Spurr
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2004-02-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780071798921

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Heart of Glass: Fiberglass Boats and the Men Who Built Them by Daniel Spurr Pdf

The fascinating story of fiberglass boats and the mavericks who dreamed them. Nine out of ten sailors today own sturdy, often beautiful fiberglass craft. Fiberglass brought boating to the non-rich, but the history of that revolution has never been told. Daniel Spurr rectifies this omission with his highly readable and affectionate account of the fiberglass boat, from its earliest incarnation in World War II to the present day. In the early days, when shoestring genius was unfettered by industrial efficiency, there were boats with tailfins, boats baked in ovens, and boats designed to be dropped from planes. The voyage from those first ugly ducklings to the graceful boats of the 1990s makes a riveting adventure of triumph and ruin. Along the way, Spurr profiles landmark designs that now set the standards in the used-boat market, and he portrays the revolution in human terms, introducing us to the vivid personalities who invented--often in their garages and rarely at a profit--the world of boating we know today.

Author : Andreas T. Haka
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783658414085

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Engineered Stability by Andreas T. Haka Pdf

How long have composites been around? Where does the classical laminate theory come from? Who made the first modern fiber composite? This work in the history of materials science is the first examination of the strategies employed in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries in researching and developing hybrid materials. The author analyzes numerous sources which record a regular back and forth between applied design and exploratory materials engineering in building such “modular materials”. The motivations, ideas, and concepts of engineers, scientists, and other players in industry and research are also examined within the context of their day. This book presents the development and importance of composite materials within historical context. The content includes Early composite materials The development of composite materials in the industrial nineteenth century Composites in twentieth-century polymer chemistry The development of hybrid material systems in the second half of the twentieth century Summary. The author: Dr. Andreas T. Haka is an engineer and historian of science and technology. He is currently a lecturer in the Section for the History of Science and Technology at the University of Stuttgart. His main focus is on the history and practice of materials research, raw materials, materials science and technological constructive design, scientific networks, and research technologies.

Author : Scott M Peters
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780472052578

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Making Waves by Scott M Peters Pdf

An entertaining study of how Michigan put American boat building on the map

Author : Anthony S. Mollica,Jack Savage
Publisher : Motorbooks International
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Algonac (Mich.)
ISBN : 9780760309209

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Chris-Craft Boats by Anthony S. Mollica,Jack Savage Pdf

As the most prestigious name in American boatbuilders, the Chris-Craft is a lovingly crafted vessel with wood hulls, swank chrome and brawny motors. Color photos take a look at the history and details of this beloved boat. 100 photos.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 994 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Boatbuilding
ISBN : UOM:39015047919512

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The Woodenboat by Anonim Pdf

Author : Hugo Du Plessis
Publisher : International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : UOM:39015040986021

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Fiberglass Boats by Hugo Du Plessis Pdf

Since its first edition in 1964, owners and professionals have relied upon this classic reference to understand the many facets of fiberglass boat construction. Now completely updated, it is an invaluable, nontechnical resource for expert information on the principles of fiberglass construction, as

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Chemical engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015059096266

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Chemical Heritage by Anonim Pdf

Author : William G. Seifert,Daniel Spurr
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2001-11-26
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780071705929

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Offshore Sailing: 200 Essential Passagemaking Tips by William G. Seifert,Daniel Spurr Pdf

In a book that is sure to become a classic, internationally respected boatbuilder, yacht manager, and delivery skipper Bill Seifert shares his hard-won solutions to a host of boat design, construction, and equipment issues and seamanship dilemmas. Unlike other books on the subject, Offshore Sailing doesn’t just tell readers what to do for safe and comfortable passage making; it shows them how to do it with clear, step-by-step instructions and nearly 200 detailed drawings and photographs.

Author : John B. Hattendorf
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Art et science navals
ISBN : STANFORD:36105128329369

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The Oxford Encyclopedia of Maritime History by John B. Hattendorf Pdf

From the dawn of seafaring history to the present day, from the first crude canoes and rafts to today's nuclear submarines and supertankers, the Encyclopedia of Maritime History will systematically survey the separate but related interests of general historians and maritime specialists. Comprising more than one million words in four volumes, the work's nine hundred entries will provide a detailed and synthetic overview of the scope and sweep of maritime history, and will bring together in a readily accessible form a range of historical and professional information that can otherwise be found only with the help of an extensive library.

Author : Cormac McCarthy
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2007-03-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307267450

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The Road by Cormac McCarthy Pdf

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A searing, post-apocalyptic novel about a father and son's fight to survive, this "tale of survival and the miracle of goodness only adds to McCarthy's stature as a living master. It's gripping, frightening and, ultimately, beautiful" (San Francisco Chronicle). • From the bestselling author of The Passenger A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind. It is cold enough to crack stones, and when the snow falls it is gray. The sky is dark. Their destination is the coast, although they don't know what, if anything, awaits them there. They have nothing; just a pistol to defend themselves against the lawless bands that stalk the road, the clothes they are wearing, a cart of scavenged food—and each other. The Road is the profoundly moving story of a journey. It boldly imagines a future in which no hope remains, but in which the father and his son, "each the other's world entire," are sustained by love. Awesome in the totality of its vision, it is an unflinching meditation on the worst and the best that we are capable of: ultimate destructiveness, desperate tenacity, and the tenderness that keeps two people alive in the face of total devastation. Look for Cormac McCarthy's latest bestselling novels, The Passenger and Stella Maris.

Author : Daniel Spurr
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780071813488

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Your First Sailboat, Second Edition by Daniel Spurr Pdf

Praise for Your First Sailboat "Here's a book for first-time sailboat buyers that offers practical information they can really use to ease the transition to boat ownership. The buying guide to 84 of the more popular used sailboats will be particularly helpful when making the rounds at the boatyard." -- Cruising World "Spurr strikes just the right balance in this book of logic, education, and humor, without ever talking down to the reader." -- Latitude 38 "Have fun. Save time. Save money. This book omits everything you don’t need to know." -- Great Lakes Boating Can a keelboat tip over? How can I determine what boat I want? Once I do, what's a fair price to pay for it? Should I buy it new or used? How can I tell the difference between a used boat and one that's used up? Now that I have it, how can I start sailing quickly and safely? Your First Sailboat has answers to all your questions about selecting, buying, maintaining, and using your first boat. This user-friendly guide covers issues that other books ignore, including how to choose between a trailer sailer, daysailer, raceboat, cruiser, or multihull; what hull material is best for your first boat; whether to buy new or used; where to shop; how to judge quality and condition; where to keep your new boat; and what to do about gear, loans, insurance, and annual maintenance. Special features of this second edition include: An up-to-date descriptive buying guide to 84 recommended sailboats of all types and sizes, from daysailers to racers, cruisers, and multihulls How-Do-I? sections that cover boat handling, maintenance, and navigation What-If? segments that cover a variety of worst-case scenarios that you may worry about--from getting lost, to sinking, and when to look for the next sailboat! Straightforward and fun, Your First Sailboat gives you just what you need to stop asking questions and start sailing.

Author : Paul Fussell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780671792251

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Class by Paul Fussell Pdf

This book describes the living-room artifacts, clothing styles, and intellectual proclivities of American classes from top to bottom.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : American literature
ISBN : UOM:39015066043202

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American Book Publishing Record by Anonim Pdf

Author : David C. McIntosh
Publisher : WoodenBoat Books
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1988-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0937822108

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How to Build a Wooden Boat by David C. McIntosh Pdf

David C. "Bud" McIntosh was a designer, builder, and sailor of large and small wooden cruising boats for more than 50 years, and wrote about it for over 10 of those years. He made his home on New Hampshire's Piscataqua River, where he was teacher and friend to both amateur and professional boatbuilders.

Author : Katherine Alderman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798986145105

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The Origins of Glas-Ply by Katherine Alderman Pdf

The book documents the history of Glas-Ply, the iconic Pacific Northwest fiberglass boat company of the 1950's through 2006. There are also anecdotes from former employees, and information about the Glas-Ply Rendezvous for boat owners held each August in Anacortes, WA. This book also establishes Kenneth E. Smith as the rightful founder of the company.