Boatbuilding Down East How Lobsterboats Are Built

Many Nova Scotia boatbuilders moved to coastal Maine villages during the early 1900s. Among them was the legendary William Frost of Beals Island and Jonesport. One of his major accomplishments was his influence on the transition of the "Torpedo" stern to the vertically constructed transom. Will Frost's legacy includes sharing his wealth of design and boatbuilding skills with Royal Lowell, his grandson. Royal has combined his own special design and construction know-how in this first-class detailed "How To" book on wooden boat-building. Nothing is left to chance. Whether it's mold and pattern making or the chapters on framing and planking, the instructions are clear, understandable, and concise. The abundant use of photos and well-executed detailed drawings add immeasurably to the text. The expanded glossary includes a bonus of new detailed designs not found in the first edition. Royal was truly a master builder, designer, and teacher. This book, a testimonial to his brilliance, contains a wealth of boatbuilding instruction and enjoyable reading for present and future generations. Book jacket.Lowell, Royal is the author of 'Boatbuilding Down East How Lobsterboats Are Built' with ISBN 9780937822739 and ISBN 0937822736.