Metals have been used in boats for thousands of years, as
components of the vessel's construction, as load-bearing parts of
the rigging and steering systems, and for a wide variety of
domestic and service duties. Due to misunderstandings of the
properties of the metals used, and in some cases to questionable
design and manufacture, there have been spectacular and sometimes
tragic failures of boats' metalworking. These continue even today.
This new book explains in layman's terms how a wide variety of
metal alloys may best be selected, formed and manufactured to give
optimum performance in the typical conditions of a sailing or
powered vessel. Subjects as wide-ranging as anodes, batteries,
hulls, skin fittings and rigging components are described in
detail, enabling the boat owner to select the preferred material
for his vessel.
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