Building CATHERINE

This is only available as a PDF Digital Download Traditional Boatbuilding Made Easy    A lapstrake pulling boat, in the whitehall tradition. This is the second book by Rich, and is in the same clear, step-by-step format as his book Building Heidi book. Rich Kolin is able to take the traditional designs, and traditional planking, and make the building process so straight-forward, you will be able to picture each step in your mind, before you make your first cut. Catherine was featured in the May 2018 issue of Small Boats Monthly where, in the Netherlands, they are building a bunch of these handsome boats.   You can build directly from this book, as there are mold patterns with detailed measurements included. She is 14' 5-1/2" long with a 4' beam. I In the Beginning Learning to build wooden boats, then and now The origins and myths of the Whitehall boat Bibliography and recommended reading Lapstrake boatbuilding, then and now How much time, space, and money do I need? Where do I get the materials? Boatbuilder's jargon II Getting Started How to use this book Organizing your shop Hand tools Safety equipment Wood Ordering wood Fastenings Tool sharpening Materials list Sources III Setting Up Materials required Your workspace Draft and build the stem assembly Build the molds Shape the transom Cut out and assemble the backbone Build the daggerboard case Build the ladder jig Set up the backbone and the molds Check the rabbet and transom bevels Line out the planks IV Planking Materials required The art of planking Spile the garboard plank template Cut out the garboard plank Mark the gains Fit the garboard Prepare for the next plank Plank the rest of the boat Turn over the boat V Framing Materials required Steam box Make and install the knees Mark the frame locations Bend in the frames VI Finishing Out Materials required Fit the inwales Shape and fit the guardrails Install the seat risers Install the horseshoe seat brace Fit the keelson and floorboards Install the drain plug Fit the horseshoe seat Fit the center thwart and daggerboard case Fit the forward thwart, mast partners, and maststep Fit the thwart knees Fit the oarlock pads Fit the backrest Carve the boat name and decorative details VII Sailing Rig and Oars Materials required The sail plan The sail Make the daggerboard Make the rudder Make the spars and fittings Rig the boat Make the oars VIII Finishing Touches Materials required Varnish Paint Install the rope fender Install the stem band, shoe, and eyebolt Fit the boat to the trailer Protect your leathers by Rich Kolin 96 pp., softcover 9 x 11" ISBN # 0-937822-62-0 ———————————————————— “Your downloads are ready” will be the subject line of an email you’ll receive from us—once we’ve processed your digital order. That email has the link to click, so you can then download the file. This isn't an "instant" process, so if we're asleep, you may need to wait for regular business hours, for us to process the order. Although we are quite timely, we may not be processing on weekends & holidays.