23 boats you can build compiled by the editors of Popular mechanics magazine cover

23 boats you can build compiled by the editors of Popular mechanics magazine

by Popular Mechanics

23 classic wooden boat designs from the editors of Popular Mechanics include layouts and instructions for sailboats, canoes, fishing boats and power boats. You'll find ingenious solutions to many boating problems as well, with advice on temporary sail rigs, sail repair, transporting small boats to the water, and outboard engine maintenance.

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