Wooden Boats - Michael Ruhlman

Wooden Boats

By Michael Ruhlman

  • Release Date: 2001-05-07
  • Genre: Engineering
Score: 4
4
From 11 Ratings

Description

There are fewer than 10,000 wooden boats in America, but the circulation of WoodenBoat magazine exceeds 180,000. What is it about these boats that has captured the popular imagination? With his "lively blend of reportage [and] reflection" (Los Angeles Times), Michael Ruhlman sets off for a renowned boatyard in Martha's Vineyard to follow the construction of two boats-Rebecca, a 60-foot modern pleasure schooner, and Elisa Lee, a 32-foot powerboat. Filled with exquisite details and stories of the sea, this exciting exploration of a nearly forgotten craft and the colorful personalities involved will enthrall wooden boat owners as well as craftspeople of every stripe, nature enthusiasts, and fans of compelling nonfiction.

Reviews

  • Wooden Boats

    5
    By Whitehall15
    Very informative and entertaining. Anyone whose ever enjoyed working with their hands would like this book. It's nice to know this type of craftsmanship still exists in America, and that personalities like those contained within can not only survive, but flourish in our right-now disposable society.
  • Good but...

    2
    By MrPeter144
    Really enjoyed the book but quit after about half way. Would rate higher and would have finished if the author provided just ONE drawing or picture explaining the complex detail of building a wooden boat. Got lost in the details.
  • Fantastic book!

    5
    By mainesailing06
    One of the most enjoyable books that I have ever read!