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Regulations, Standards USA US Coast Guard Boat Builders Tool Kit and Handbook: US Coast Guard Marine Safety Regulations for passenger vessels and other commercial vessels. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations American Boat and Yacht Council Industry standards for building boats and yachts. National Fire Protection Assoc. Fire protection Standards for boats and yachts: NFPA 302 Society of Automotive Engineers Basic systems standards for engines, wiring other items. Look for Marine standards. US State Requirements. Washington State: Dept of Safety And Health Directive 21.55: BoatBuilding of Vesesls 65 Feet or Less. Envrionmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulations and Standards for Boat Builders: Control Techniques Guidelines for Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials International ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) promote security of life, property.. natural environment - through development and verification of standards for design, construction and operational maintenance of marine-facilities. Guide For Building And Classing Yachts. ICOMIA International Council Of Marine Industry Assocs. ICOMIA's mission is to represent the Recreational Marine Industry Associations and to act as the voice of the industry worldwide in order to inform, influence, research and facilitate. UK Boating Safety Scheme Guide: guide for boats in the U Canadian Office of Boating Safety Regulations Canadian Standards for boats. Cayman Islands: Passenger Yacht Code: This Code of Practice applies to pleasure yachts of any size, in private use or engaged in trade, which carry more than 12 but not more than 36 passengers and which do not carry cargo. International Standards The ISO standards for recreational boats The Estonian Center For Standardization. ISO standards available on Line. Recreational Craft Directive(European Union) CE Proofs Marine Division (RCD) Maritime and Coast Guard Agency (UK)UK standards for boats and yachts RINA (Italy) Italian standards for boats and yachts. RINA (UK) Royal Institution of Naval Architects RINA Services (UK) delivers services of classification, certification, testing and inspection. Finnish Maritime Admin-Commercial Craft Rules Australia Safe Boating Education Group Australia Hull Identification Numbers Det Norske Veritas Maritime (in English) Icelandic Maritime Administration-Pleasure Fishing Vessels (in English) Japan Maritime Bureau. Incorporation of ISO Standards for Recreational Boats Schools - Education - Vocational Training - On-Line courses Job Opportunities; for skilled technical joibs: SkillsUSA. SkillsUSA is America’s proud champion of the skilled trades. We’re a student-led partnership of education and industry that’s building the future skilled workforce our nation depends on with graduates who are career ready, day one. Veterans Programs Veterans' Guide to Vocational Schools and Apprenticeship Programs Naval Architecture Freeship Software No longer supported by DelftShip Navalapp: Sailing Yacht Design and Performance. This introductory course will cover the main aspects of the design of sailing yachts: theoretical fundamentals, yacht modeling, hull and appendage resistance, sail forces calculation, stability issues, and velocity prediction programs. Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Schools USA Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton FL USA International Australian Maritime College Backyard Boatbuilders Getting Started In Boats © By Woodenboat Publications SAFETY STANDARDS FOR BACK YARD BOAT BUILDERS. This USCG book has a wealth of information in it for anyone building a boat whether for yourself or to sell. It is no longer published or distributed by the Coast Guard. However, by clicking on the link above you can download it in a pdf file. Schools Offering Boat Building and Marine Design Studies Canada Memorial University, Newfoundland, Canada Marine Inst, Marine Engineering Design. United Kingdom Boat Building Academy (UK) Australia/New Zealand/Tasmania The Wooden Boat Centre (Tasmania) On-Line Courses (MOOCS) Massachusetts Institute Of Technology: (MIT) Engineering Schools and On-line Courses On-Line Engineering Degree Guide : Tech Guide to Engineering Schools Schools Offering Boat Building and Marine Design Studies Continued. USA Boatbuilding Schools the Boat Design and Boatbuilding Directory National Maritime Education Council Listed by State Arques School: Traditional Boatbuiding Sausilito CA Salisbury School Salisbury CT College Of The Florida Keys, Key West FL North Georgia Technical College Clarkesville GA Iowa Lakes Community College IA Louisiana Technical College of Alexandria LA Berkshire Boat Building School Berkshire MA Motoring Technical Training Institute Seekonk MA Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, Boston MA. Cecil Community College North East MD Apprenticeshop Rockport ME Great Lakes Boat Building School Cedarville MI Alexandria Technical College, Alexandria MN College of Albemarle NC North Dakota State College Of Science Wahpeton ND Ocean County Vocational Technical School NJ Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn NY Ehove Ghrist Adult Career Center Milan OH Coos Bay Boat Building Center, Coos Bay, OR Automotive Training Center Exton PA IYRS School Of Technology and Trades Newport RI Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga TN The Alexandria Seaport Foundation Alexandria VA Center For Wooden Boats Seattle WA
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Boat and Boat Related Recalls USA US Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety Link to the current Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls.Gov (central web site for all U. S. government recall databases) International Australia Recalls web site for Australia Canada Boat recalls in Canada United Kingdom Recalls in the UK UK Trading Standards Central Recalls in the UK Boat Builder and Technician Certification Nova Scotia Boat Builders Assoc Certification ABBRA Marine Service Training Courses NCMARTEC Marine Technician Certification Program Marine schools and Training Programs in Mass. Marine Technician Certification Natl Marine Electronics Assoc (NMEA) Training Marine Maintenance Technology, Skagit Valley College Hull Design Protection, Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks The Vessel Hull Design Protection Act (US) US Patent and Trademarks Office Manufacturers Identification Codes and Hull Identification Numbers in countries other than the USA. Australia Government : Hull Identification Numbers Boating Industy Assoc. of Australia: Manufacturer Identification Codes MIC assignments. Canada: Transport Canada (See Hull Serial Numbers Sec 1.2.2.2) England: British Marine Federation Notified Bodies (European Union) List of Notified Bodies for Recreational Craft: International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI) Boat Certification and Homologation for the EU. A course in how to do it, By Naval App Sites with lists of links to Standards and Regulations The Mother of All Maritime Links John's Nautical and Boatbuilding Page Boat Building Associations and Societies USA and Canada American Boat and Yacht Council ABYC develops the voluntary consensus safety standards for the design, construction, equipage, maintenance and repair of small craft. Often, ABYC is the only source of standards for many aspects of the marine industry. The development of uniform standards is the basis for industry-wide comparisons of products and performance. ABYC is also a principal source for the development of international standards, by acting as the administrator for a Technical Advisory Group which writes standards for the marine industry world-wide. AMTECH Association Of Marine Technicians Dedicated to the support of all marine technicians by helping improve the technician’s career opportunities National Marine Manufacturers Association The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is the marine industry's largest trade organization, providing a wide variety of programs and services tailored to the needs of member companies, including: Technical expertise, Standards monitoring, Government relations advocation, Industry statistics. Canadian Marine Manufacturers Association - Association Canadienne Des Manufacturiers de Produits Nautiques NMMA Canada American Boat Builders and Repairers Assoc ABBRA, founded in 1943, serves to strengthen and to encourage the professionalism of the marine service industry through the sharing of knowledge and the search for solutions to common problems. United Marine Manufacturers Association The mission of the UMMA is to empower the independent builder. We provide services and information to our builders that improve their operational efficiencies and help level the purchasing playing field. As a semi-cooperative organization, collective benefits are achieved which exceed the individual capacities of any single builder. Independent Boat Builders, Inc. (IBBI) was formed as a marine purchasing cooperative in 1989 by a group of independent, recreational boat builders. IBBI has maintained strict standards for membership, and today, we have 22, highly-regarded shareholders, each recognized in the industry for their top-quality boats, their integrity, and their financial stability. American Boatbuilders Association (ABA) The roster of membership in the American Boatbuilders Association (ABA) is an industry Who's Who of strong, privately held, boat manufacturing companies. Since 1992, the group's aim through collective buying power is to obtain the highest quality materials at the lowest possible cost. ABA is all about leveraging purchasing power. This alliance brings the united voice of a prestigious group of independent boat manufactures to the table. In the aggregate, The ABA Group ranks second in retail market share, only behind Brunswick Corp. With annual boat sales over $1 billion, and material purchases of approximately $600 million, ABA Boat Builders represent a strong growth opportunity for Suppliers. Society of Boat and Yacht Designers (SBYD) The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers: SNAME is a non-profit, tax-exempt, professional association dedicated to advancing the art, science, and practice of naval architecture and marine engineering by: providing facilities for the exchange of information and ideas, disseminating the results of research, experience and information among the members, cooperating with educational institutions, promoting the professional integrity and status of members. Teaching With Small Boats Alliance The Teaching with Small Boats Alliance (TWSBA) is a collaboration of educators and programs that teach math, science and other essential skills through the process of boat building. Through bi-annual conferences and virtual collaboration, TWSBA works to improve the effectiveness of our member organizations by sharing information and best practices about program development and leadership, hands-on building projects, and integration of maritime-based lessons into school curriculm. Organizations from 24 states, Canada and Nova Scotia have participated in our conferences. We invite you to learn more about our conferences and participating organizations. The Traditional Small Craft Association The Traditional SmallCraft Association, Inc., is a nonprofit, tax-exempt educational organization which works to preserve and continue the living traditions, skills, lore, and legends surrounding working and pleasure watercraft whose origins predate the marine gasoline engine. It encourages the design, construction, and use of these boats, and it embraces contemporary variants and adaptations of traditional designs. National Marine Electronics Association Promote the technical marine electronics dealer through education, communication, training and certification. Strengthen the industry’s reputation in the marketplace through industry standards and recognition of excellence. Promote good business management and fair business practices among its members. Encourage the industry to hire highly skilled and qualified technical service personnel. Educate the boating public through publications and seminars to promote the safe and proper use of marine electronic equipment The Metal Boat Society The Metal Boat Society is a non-profit educational society, incorporated under the laws of Washington State, USA. Its purpose is to provide, through its magazine, the Metal Boat Quarterly, and this website, an opportunity for metal boat enthusiasts to obtain information that will assist them with their boats, whether in the planning, building, fitting, re-fitting, repair or maintenance stage. Antique and Classic Boat Society: Since its founding in 1975 on the shores of Lake George, New York, The Antique and Classic Boat Society, Inc. (ACBS) has grown into the largest society in the world dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of historic, antique and classic boats. ACBS brings people with this common interest together to share fellowship, information, experiences and ideas. Wooden Boat Foundation The Wooden Boat Foundation, founded 1978 and integrated with the Northwest Maritime Center in March 2005, now "Pulling Together" for the Wooden Boat Festival and for future generations. The Amateur Yacht Research Society The AYRS is a UK registered Educational Charity (No 234081) dedicated to finding out how to make yachting better (faster, more fun, whatever you want it to be). Our members run from sober sided professional yacht designers and builders to bearded eccentrics full of ideas that they cannot make work. From our members have come the modern sailing multihulls, self-steering gear, sailboards, a flock of successful sailing hydrofoils, the World Speed Sailing Record system, etc. etc. Nova Scotia Boat Builders Association NSBA Members build and repair custom or semi-custom boats for long or short-term pleasure cruising, sail or power; commercial or sport fishing; and fast patrol boats - in fibreglass, steel, aluminum, or wood-epoxy. International Council Of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) ICOMIA has been the focal point of the world’s recreational boating industry since 1965. The site brings together a number of resources useful to any one wishing to know more about the boating industry throughout the world. ICOMIA’s multiple committees address all the issues challenging our industry and benefit from our truly global membership. Vancouver Wooden Boat Society The Vancouver Wooden Boat Society is a non profit society composed of Wooden Boat owners and anyone who has an interest in all things to do with wooden boats. The Purposes of the Society are to promote, encourage and facilitate interest in wooden boats and any and all activities involving and related to wooden boats. Boat Building Associations and Societies International BIA - Boating Industry Association Victoria Maritime New Zealand - Recreational Maritime Safety agencies, Marine safety organisations, Links to maritime safety related websites Australian Maritime Safety Authority Japan Boating Industry Assoc (in english) The Harwich Mayflower Heritage Center Here at the Mayflower Heritage Center, we aim to reinvigorate the traditional boat building skills (which have been lost over time) providing employment and educational opportunities throughout Harwich and the surrounding areas. The Wooden Boat Builders Trade Association (UK). run by boat builders to promote high quality craftsmanship in the wooden boat building trade Boat Building Videos Off Center Harbor Boat Building Videos
Boat and Yacht Design Information - Design Spiral The Design Spiral https://naval-architecture.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-design-spiral.html The Design Spiral for Computer-Aided Boat Design https://www.newavesys.com/spiral.htm The Design Spiral Of Boats - The Complete Iterative Process https://bkyachtdesign.com/design-spiral-of-boats-the-complete-iterative-process/ The Boat Design Spiral https://www.morganscloud.com/2014/04/21/adventure-40-april-bulletin-the-design-spiral/
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French Language Sites (En francais) France Le marquage CE des bateaux de plaisance Google Group French Recreational Bateau SITES TECHNIQUES Construction amateur, Equipements Orangemarine: le plaisir de naviguer Expert Maritime Bateaux de Plaisance Canada Normes de construction pour les petits batiments - TP 1332 F (2010) Other Plans de bateaux de peche: 2 Construction en planches et en contreplaqu © de bateaux fond en V LIENS D'INTERET POUR LE NAVIGATEUR ~ LINKS Le Site De Voile: Voile Abordable Italy (Italia) (Grazie to Gian on the Boatdesign.net forum for his help finding these links.) Master in Yacht Design Politechnico Di Milano University degli studi di Genova Amici Della Vela Forum SailBiz.net News on Sailing and the Sailboat Industry |
Espana (Espanol) Gobierno De Espana, Nautico De Recreo normas de construccion de embarcaciones de recreo Asesoria Tecnica para la Construccion Embarcaciones Deportivas Curso Avanzado Disegno Y Technologia De Yates Europa: Embarcaciones de recreo Matriculacion de embarcacionestradicionales Construccion amateur de un velero de acero A La Mar Madera Foro construccion amateur de embarcaciones CONSTRUCCION DE PEQUENAS EMBARCACIONES E Navales: Enavales.com es web de informacion tecnica y cientifica especializada en el imbito de la ingeniery arquitectura naval,la oceanologey la navegacion maritima. Brazil Construccion Particular Amateur. Germany (Deutscheland) Deutsches Maritimes Institut e. V. Bau dir dein eigenes (Segel-)Boot Denmark (Danmark) Marineudstyr.dk online salg af baadudstyr, baadpresenning og alt andet udstyr til din baad Sweden Bjorn Thomasson Design EN WEBBSAJT OM ATT VÄ LJA, BYGGA OCH ANVÄ NDA KAJAKER, KANADENSARE, PADDLAR OCH SMà Bà TAR Estonia EEST ISTANDARD IKESKS EVS Finland MERENKULKULAITOKSEN AMMATTIVENEOHJEISTO Iceland |
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Boat Building Related Sites 2002 US Census Report on Boat Building Amateur Boat Building . com A site for amateur boat builders. Aero Marine Research Tunnel Boat & Powerboat Design - Sharing Secrets of Tunnel Boat Design (book), Tunnel Boat Design Program software. Tunnel boat design book,computer design software, for high performance tunnel boats, catamarans, F1 boats, race boats and hydroplanes. APA - Engineered Wood Association. Was the American Plywood Association. A lot of good info on using plywood. "The Leading resource for information about engineered wood products" Boat Builder Tips For Amateurs By Dudley Dix. A Blog for boat builders by one of the most noted designers and boat builders of this era. Boat Builder Central All of your boat building supplies in one convenient, secure and specialized online store. Boatbuilding Materials A page on resorces for different boat building materials. Good Info. the Boatbuilding Ring. Connects boatbuilders, designers and boatbuilding projects on the web. As a supplement to traditional directories, the Boatbuilding ring provides an easy and enjoyable way to discover and surf between boatbuilding, boat designs, and boatbuilding resource sites of interest. Boat Projects (DIY Projects) by Maine Sailing Good DIY Projects. The Center For Wooden Boats in Seattle WA: To provide a gathering place where maritime history comes alive through direct experience and our small craft heritage is enjoyed, preserved, and passed along to future generations. Common Sense Boat Building You can build a better boat than you can buy. CRAFT A CRAFT Boat design, home building and cruising in a nutshell. Delft Boat Design Software Hull modeling with subdivision surfaces Fibre Glast Learning Center featuring how-to brochures on fiberglass repair, composite repair, gel coat troubleshooting, mold construction, vacuum bagging techniques and much more FreeShip (Delft) Tutorial Group A yahoo Group to share info on FreeShip George Buehler Yacht Design Cruising Power and Sailing Designs The Mother of All Maritime Links John's Nautical and Boatbuilding Page A lot of good information,links, books, etc. Pages on plywood boat building and more. Sam Devlin: Devlin Designing Boat Builders. I have been a staunch pioneer and advocate of -- “Stitch and Glue” boatbuilding. SketchUp 3D Design Software a simple but powerful tool for easily creating, viewing and modifying 3D ideas Shareware for Boat Design a simple, interactive, visual 3-d hull design Windows program for modeling and developing panels for plywood or metal chine construction Steel Boatbuilding What you always wanted to know about steel boat building West System Complete system of epoxy resin and hardeners, dispensers, fillers, additives, reinforcing materials, application tools and instructional publications The World Of Ferro-Cement Boats This site is devoted to the promotion of Ferroboats as well as a base for all matters Ferro in the boating world. |
Running a Business; Related Sites IRS: Starting a business(excellent site) Small Business Admin; Starting a Business Washington State; Starting a business. There is a site like this for every state. Entrepreneur; Starting a business The Humbled MBA; Find a good startup advisor. Paul Graham on how to start a startup Talks about computer startups but good advice for any business. ChooseWhat.Com Helping Small Businesses make gig choices. How to start An LLC in New York: https://www.simplifyllc.com/llc-formation/new-york/ NOLO on Choosing a Business Name MyOwnBusiness: Small Business Accounting FreeEd.net Business Marketing And Eco0nomics About.com Small Business Tax and Accounting Independent Boat Builders Inc, Purchasing Coop. eHow: Small Business Purchasing Institute For Supply Management: purchasing Entrepreneur: Creating a Purchasing Policy Small Business Notes: planning About.com: Small Business Guide to Manufacturing Deluxe's: Starting a Business Resource Center How to get a Business License (in all states) Tools for Managing a Backlog in parts, materials, orders,and stock. Which Is The Best Business Structure 14 Best Business Management Software of 2022 Free and Paid. Quick Books Guide to Starting A Business 17 Steps Creating a Business Plan. Forbes: Business Plan Template: Inc.: How to write a Business Plan. growthink: Business plan Template and Guide FINIMPACT Howto write a business Plan Running a Business Cont. Record Keeping. BMI Imaging Systems Record keeping for business. Creating a Web Site: WIX: It All Starts With A Stunning Web Site thesitewizard: How to make/create a web site WebSiteSetup: How to Make A Web Site Website Planet: How to create a Web Site; Safety for Boat Building Employees This is a site for auto workers but many of the basic principles apply to boat building Insurance for Boat Builders, Repairs and Marine Services Global Marine Insurance Agency The Ryon Agency - Business Insurance Recycling: Recycling Dead Boats: Eric Sponberg, N.A. Environmental Health Issues for Boatbuilders Mesothelioma/Asbestos: Ike's List does not post links to legal services that offer lawsuits or other legal services for medical conditions or liability. Other Health Issues Health profile of workers in a ship building and repair industry Reproductive health: Epoxies and Resins by the CDC. WEST System: Health Affects from Overexposure to Epoxy: |
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BOATBUILDING PLANS AND MATERIALS Kits and Plans Glen-L Plans & Kits PT Watercraft PT Watercraft specializes in modern stitch & glue dinghy kits. Richard Woods Multihulls. Woods Designs: Storer Boat Plans Plywood Boat Plans and Wooden Canoe Plans. Sailing Dinghy . Power . Row . Paddle Overnight Carbon Monoxide Related Problems Carbon Monoxide Kills Information On Carbon Monoxide From ABYC. ABYC Standards. Search for: TH-22 EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT CARBON MONOXIDE. Carbon Monoxide Information from JMAC; (Thanks to Brenda at Verona Public Library.) Corrosion on Boats Moved to Electrical Links Lightning Protection Moved To: Electrical Links Osmotic Blistering BLISTERS & LAMINATE HYDROLYSIS by Craig Bumgarner Updated April 9th, 2003 Boat US, Osmotic Blister Repair: Resins and Epoxy Information and Companies Interplastic Corp Resin Companies AOC Resins Wood: Marine Plywood Standards Metals (Aluminum, Steel) Guide to aluminum |
BOATBUILDING PLANS AND MATERIALS Cont. Fuel System Sites: Attwood Portable Fuel Tanks and Fittings Evaporative Emissions Systems Perko Evaporative Emmissions (EPA & CARB)Modern Gasoline Fuels Systems on Boats Ethanol Issues BoatUS Seaworthy Magazine, on Ethanol Isobutanol as a Replacement For Ethanol GreenTech Media: Isobutanol Marine Hoses Trident Marine Hoses Tanks Roto-Molded Cross Linked Polyethylene Aluminum A Guide to Marine Grade ALuminum MetalBoatkits.com
Bay City Fab Other Tanks Propane Systems Safe Boat Propane Installations: Exhaust Systems Seaboard Marine Choosing the Right Diesel Please Don't Drown Me. Northern Lights info on exhaust systems for generators. Ventilation Systems Boating Basics Engine Compartment Ventilation Flotation and Flotation Foams Versa-Foam Systems Cuming Corporation Fasteners |
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Books For Boat Builders: USCG Compliance Guidelines Published by ABYC The following guidelines can be obtained at the above link. Electrical Compliance Guideline ABYC has many books available on boat building. WoodenBoat Publications has an on-line Book Store Even eBay has many books on boat building. Nigel Calder: Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual: This is an excellent manual covering many of the systems on boats, everything from electrical to fuel systems, galleys, heads, etc. A must have for maintenance. Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook: A Compendium for Coastal and Offshore Sailors For cruising sailors, cruise dreamers, coastal sailors, and weekend sailors, these books are a must have. You may select a book from the list to read an in depth description of content. Nigel Calde: Marine Diesel Engines: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair. Another excellent book by Nigel Calder covering everything you need to know about diesel engines. Both are available at major book stores, or from Amazon (click on link above). If you own a small marine diesel engine that you depend on - at least occasionally - this book was written for you. A very comprehensive guide to diesel installations. Powerboater's Guide to Electrical Systems, Second Edition Boatowner's Illustrated Handbook of Wiring: Your Boat's Electrical System: Manual of Electrical and Electronic Projects by Conrad Miller, Elbert S. Maloney, Published 1988 by Hearst Marine Books Sailboat Electrics Simplified, Don Casey, 1999 International Marine Steel Boat Building: From Bare Hull to Launching: Thomas Colvin, International Marine Publications 1986 (used) The Steel Hull, by Roger McAfee. Published by R. McAfee. © 2001, R. McAfee. Available through the Metal Boat Society or from Robert Hale & Co. Inc., Bellevue WA, 1-800-733-5330 Boatbuilding with Steel, Gilbert C. Klingel, International Marine Publishing The Complete Guide to Metal Boats, Bruce Robers International Marine Publishing Buehlers Backyard Boat BuildingGeorge Buehler, International Marine Publishing 1991 The Propeller Handbook: The Complete Reference for Choosing, Installing, and Understanding Boat Propellers, David Gerr, International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press 1st edition (June 11, 2001) Metal Corrosion in Boats: 2nd Ed. Nigel Warren by A & C Black publishers. 1998 Boat building With Plywood by Glen L Witt NA 1989 3rd Ed. Ply On Frame BoatBy Jeff Spira. FREE on line book in PDF format. An illustrated guide for building a Spira International. This a is a basic manual for building a Spira but the techniques shown apply to almost any small plywood on rame boat. Books For Designers Principles of Yacht Design: by Lars Larsson and Rolf E Eliasson. International Marine, 1994. A very good comprehensive text on yacht design. It is modern and up to date. It introduces not only all the basic elements, but use of Computer Aided Design as well. However, if deals only with sailing yachts, although some of the basic principles are the same for both power and sail. It is written in a way that both the professional and amateur can use this book. Skene's Elements of Yacht Design: 8th Edition by Kinney, Published by Dodd and Mead. I do not know when the last edition was published, but this is the granddaddy and the bible for designers. Some of the information is out of date but the basics are all there. This book should be on every designers book shelf. Web Sites of Interest to Designers History Of Submarines |
Magazines Professional BoatBuilder magazine is written and edited for boat builders, repairers, designers, and surveyors. It focuses on materials, design, and construction techniques and repair solutions chosen by marine professionals. Regular technical articles provide detailed, real-world examples to improve the efficiency and quality of their work. Professional BoatBuilder has an audited circulation of 23,000 readers, worldwide. Boating Industry Online For more than 75 years, all those serious about the business of boating have turned to Boating Industry magazine—the most authoritative voice of the marine market—for strategic analysis, in-depth coverage and proprietary research of the day’s most critical issues. Classic Yacht An on-line magazine about classic yachts. Good Old Boat The Sailing Magazine for the rest of us. For boat owners who work or live on their own boats. DIY Boat Owner The Marine Maintenance Magazine. For boat owners who like to work on their own boats. Duckworks Magazine The on line magazine for amateur boat builders. Water Craft Magazine Better Boats and Boat Building. Performance Boats Magazine - Speed boat videos, galleries, forums, performance evaluations and more. Houseboat Magazine The family magazine for the American houseboater. WoodenBoat Magazine For wood boat enthusiasts and builders. Passagemaker Magazine PassageMaker focuses on the Practical Sailor Reviews and critiques of sailboats Trade Only (Soundings) News for the boating industry Soundings On-Line Boating news.x Boating Industry News Sites Boating Industry Boating Industry Data and Statistics Statistical Surveys, Inc. Statistical Surveys is the leading provider of market data solutions for the Marine, Manufactured Housing, RV-Motorized, and RV-Towable Industries. Owner Manuals, Maintenance Manuals, Service Bulletins. Jamestown Distributors How Tos Books Available Free On-line as PDF or Download (cont.) 1) Naval Architects Data |
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More Books that are valuable references for boat building. There are many others that could be added to this list. Suggestions for books will be appreciated. Contact Me
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Marine Surveyors and sites of interest to marine surveyors Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS) Home Page l A society for testing and accrediting marine surveyors. Antique and Classic Boats Antique Boat Center Boating and Boatbuilding Forums I Like Boat Design.net Boat Design.net is a central resource for anyone interested in Yacht Design and the latest work from Yacht Designers around the world. It also has forums on maintenance and repair and all aspects of boat building. BoatDiesel.com Everything about diesel engines Back Yard Yacht Builders We are a group dedicated to promoting the fun and reward to be found in building and sailing plywood boats. Boat Builder Central Builders Forum Technical Support and Message Forum for boat builders. Cruisers and Sailing Forums (CruisersForum) Cruising Boats, Cruising People, Cruising Answers. Houseboat Magazine Forum All about houseboats. The forum deals with everything about houseboats. Iboats.com Boating Forums #1 site for everything boating. An excellent and very popular boating forum, as well as source of parts and gear. Metal Boat Society Facebook For builders, repairers and owners of metal boats Performance Boats A magazine and forum for performance boat enthusiasts. Sailnet.com Forums a resource where sailors could find everything they needed to support their own pursuit of the sailing lifestyle Wooden Boat Magazine Forums Probably the most popular magazine and forum on wood boats.
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Performance Calculators/Software Power Boats Crouch's Speed and Propeller Calculator Sail Boats Marine and Boating Photography: David J. Shuler Photography Atomic 4 Engine Web Sites Moyer Marine Atomic 4 Boat Transportation Uship, The online shipping place. Boat transportation. Builders of Classic Designs Lunenburg Schooners Builders of new schooners built to the classic Lunenburg Schooner designs. Landamores Builders of classic designs. In the UK. Landamores have been building boats in Wroxham and Hoveton since 1923. Boating Safety Web Sites U. S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety Social Media Boating sites Discover Boating Facebook
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Boating Related Companies And Web Sites. This is not an endorsement of their products or of their company. It is for information purposes only. If you think a company should be added to this list please e-mail me with their URL and I will add them. These do not have to be boatbuilding links. A Comprehensive List of Black Owned Businesses Attwood Marine Marine Acessories and fittings WAIV Inteligent GPS tracking for Boat and Jetski Rental Businesses |
Lumber, fiberglass, resin and other building materials AeroMarine Products, San Diego CAHigh Quality Resins and mold making supplies. Label Manufacturers LEM Products Inc Marine Identification Products. Capacity labels. |
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Boat Builder Shows NMMA Boat Shows and events. US Boat Shows
Atlantic City International Boat Show |
Wooden Boat Shows Annual Boats on The Boardwalk, Traverse City MI International Boat Shows Athens Greece Boat Show EXPOONE |
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Web Sites Dedicated to specific Types of Boats CANOES AND KAYAKS Wooden Canoe Heritage Association A non-profit membership organization devoted to preserving, studying, building, restoring, and using wooden and bark canoes, and to disseminating information about canoeing heritage throughout the world. Outboards and inboards High Performance Boats Performance Boats Dedicated to everything about high performance boats. Houseboats (See Also Pontoon Boats) All About HouseboatsAll About Houseboats is a must read for the Curious, New, Beginner, or Experienced Houseboater. Filled with valuable free Tips, Guides, Reviews, Articles, FAQ's, and all topics related to Houseboats & Houseboating Houseboat Association: Information for the Houseboat Owner including maintenance tips. This is not a builders site. It is more for owners, renters, etc but it has a wealth of information on houseboats. Houseboating World. Another houseboating web site with information, forums, and discussions concerning houseboats including maintenance tips. Not a builders site. A wealth of information on houseboats. |
Web Sites Dedicated to specific Types of Boats Racing Power Boats Official Site of the Unlimited Hydroplane Racing Association The Unlimited Hydroplane Racing Association, once known as the Unlimited Racing Commission, is the official sanctioning body of the sport of Unlimited Hydroplane Racing. Sailing Dinghies International ok dinghy Tug Boats Lord Nelson Victory Tug A site for tug boat owners. Sailing Catamarans and other multihulls Racing sailboats ISAF International Sailing Federation Electric Boats Pontoon boats Pontoon Boat & Deck Boat Discussion ForumAn Open and Honest Pontoon and Deck Boat discussion forum |
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More Misc Links:..... Some of the above may be duplicated. Assoc & Soc. Boating Consultants, experts, etc. Engines Boat Motors-outboard motors-Mercury, Evinrude, Johnson Insurance Admiralty and Maritime Law Guide - Marine Insurance Hagerty Classic Boat Insurance Laboratories: Underwriters Laboratories Magazines Boating Model Boats and Model Boat Building Model Boats UK Museums North Carolina Maritime Museum The North Carolina Maritime Museum documents, collects, preserves, and researches the maritime history and its corollary natural history, of coastal North Carolina for the purpose of interpreting this history through educational services and exhibits for our contemporary society, and passing intact its material culture to future generations. Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador Welcome to the Wooden Boat Building Museum website, an on-line exhibit for you to explore the history and culture of Newfoundland's, finest boat builders |
More Misc Links:.... Speakers Stability Jensen Maritime Consultants on Stability of commercial fishing boats Standards Ireland: Advice to the Public on Purchasing Recreational Craft US Coast Guard Navigation Rules Homepage Wood Technology Center for Wood Anatomy Research Writers Boating Writers International - Boating and Marine Writers Used Boat Guides Uncategorized Boating Links Yachts Superyachts Directory The products and services that enhance the lifestyles of owners and users of Super Yachts |
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