MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
BOAT-BUILDING AND BOATING
Contents Chapter 1 History, Evolution, and Principles of Boat-Building 1 Chapter 2 Boat Construction Materials and Building Techniques 38 Chapter 3 Boat Systems, Equipment, and Marine Operations 79 Chapter 4 Boating Skills, Navigation, and Water Safety 92 Chapter 5 Boat Maintenance, Sustainability, and Future Innovations 115