Read any nice books on boat lately?

[Wellydeckhand]

Well, after soooo long searching for books , I found out that Boat Design Forum have their own book order....... which make my life easier....

I have ordered a couple of what I think are good books and would want to know did I miss any important title that I have to read? This is to make my computer time log on less and actually regain my private reading life...... got to be ready to build my dream.

Any info or input will be highly regard and grateful.

Shipping Method: Standard International Shipping
Shipping Preference: Group my items into as few shipments as possible
Subtotal of Items: $446.89
Shipping & Handling: $68.57
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Total for this Order: $515.46

Shipping estimate for these items: June 7, 2006 - June 11, 2006
Delivery estimate: July 3, 2006 - July 19, 2006
1 "Understanding Boat Design"
Ted Brewer; Paperback; $11.53

Shipping estimate for these items: June 18, 2006 - June 20, 2006
Delivery estimate: July 14, 2006 - July 27, 2006
1 "The Elements of Boat Strength: For Builders, Designers, and Owners"
Dave Gerr; Hardcover; $22.02

1 "The Encyclopedia of Yacht Designers"
Lucia Del Sol Knight; Hardcover; $157.50

Shipping estimate for these items: June 7, 2006 - June 14, 2006
Delivery estimate: July 3, 2006 - July 21, 2006
1 "Yacht Style: Design and Decor Ideas for Your Boat"
Daniel Spurr; Paperback; $25.17

1 "Principles of Yacht Design"
Lars Larsson; Hardcover; $30.21

1 "The Propeller Handbook: The Complete Reference for Choosing, Installing, and Understanding Boat Propellers"
Dave Gerr; Paperback; $12.97

1 "Introduction to Naval Architecture"
Thomas C Gillmer; Hardcover; $49.95

1 "The Finely Fitted Yacht: The Boat Improvement Manual, Volumes 1 and 2"
Ferenc Mate; Paperback; $15.75

1 "Rig Ship for Ultra Quiet"
Andrew Karam; Paperback; $14.95

1 "Elements of Yacht Design"
Norman L. Skene; Paperback; $12.97

1 "Practical Junk Rig"
H. G. Hasler; Hardcover; $75.00

1 "Yacht Interiors"
daab; Paperback; $18.87

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I found order within the forum is less hassel than seedy unfamiliar vendor.

[kach22i]

Originally Posted by Wellydeckhand

Well, after soooo long searching for books , I found out that Boat Design Forum have their own book order....... which make my life easier....

Please provide a link, I've never noticed this section before.

[Wellydeckhand]

It the panel on top of the Boat Design Forum Banner........ Boat Design Book Store .......... Only thing is it is too small to notice earlier....... if only Jeff could.........

http://books.boatdesign.net/

WDH

[kach22i]

17 pages of books, about 10 books per page...........170 books.

There might be a better way to display the offerings.

I'll have to go back to the ergonomics/boat steps thread I started and see which books were recommended to me.

Nice find, right under my nose the whole time.

[Wellydeckhand]

the book store not only 170 books methink........ with search option...... I can buy buddist book from this shop

[Ike]

Good grief! Skene's in paperback? What next? (I have a hardback signed by the author)

It looks like a good choice of books. Some are a bit dated but the basic principles don't change much, just the materials and technology.

[SamSam]

Here's some more... Sam
http://boatdesigns.com/departments.asp?dept=32

[Wellydeckhand]

Thanks,

I found Thomas E colvin book on steel boatbuilding.......

http://boatdesigns.com/products.asp?dept=33

WDH

[Wellydeckhand]

Originally Posted by Ike

Good grief! Skene's in paperback? What next? (I have a hardback signed by the author)

It looks like a good choice of books. Some are a bit dated but the basic principles don't change much, just the materials and technology.

Ike,

Do you by any chance wanna sell the copy of skene with the signature? If not what other good books you think I should get for quality reading? Thanks

WDH

[SailDesign]

Originally Posted by Ike

(I have a hardback signed by the author)

The original 1930's edition or the Kinney re-make?
Steve

[Ike]

Kinney

[Wellydeckhand]

Soooo..... gonna sell it? Or any other recommendation?

[Mychael]

For the Australians in Victoria. The "boat Book Shop".. In St.kilda.

I always come away poor after visiting there. They also have some videos and a few other interesting bits and pieces.
Mychael

[SailDesign]

Ike,
Kinney's book is the better of the two, from a design standpoint, IMNSHO.
I have both, and apart from the lovely illustrations and lines plans in the original, FSK's is better.
On a rel;ated topic, I recently bought a second-hand book by Desmond Bagley - one of my favourite authors but hard to find these days - and the front cover had a recommendation "I have read all of Bagley's books. I think he is better than me. - Alistair MacLean" Short, simple, to the point.
Steve

[hansp77]

Originally Posted by Mychael

For the Australians in Victoria. The "boat Book Shop".. In St.kilda.
Mychael

Hey Mychael,
not that I have money to burn, but whereabouts in St Kilda is it?
Though I have lived there for years (not now) I have never seen it.