Now it's easy enough to say that it covers everything, but does it really? We think it does. Subdivided into 1o parts, it includes:
Section 1: The Design
Section 2: Building the Form
Section 3: Making the Keel & Transoms
Section 4: Laminating the Chine Logs
Section 5: Planking the Bottom & Sides
Section 6: Inboard Joinerwork
Section 7: The Sailing Rig
Section 8: Painting & Varnishing
Section 9: Rigging
Section 10: Time and Materials
That last section is included specifically for those who select this for a home schooling project. It includes the materials list, of course, but perhaps more importantly, it breaks the entire process down into its individual components so that it can be incorporated into a lesson plan. It even includes pages from the shop notebook showing how to best layout the pieces on plywood so as to minimize waste. The whole boat can be built with only four sheets, by the way.
This really is an ideal project for a parent and child or grandparent and grandchild.
Alli and I even made the sail, and you can too!
Here's a look inside...
And remember, these pages are 8.5" x 11" and three times the resolution of what you see here on the screen, so you'll get a really good look at the detail photos.
Experience the entire process through 71 pages and 54 photos.
Building the Alli8
Compact Disk..................................$25
Full color book...................................40
Black & White book..........................30
The plans, and even the lofting for those interested, are available from Duck Trap Woodworking.
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2014 W. J. Simmons, Duck Trap Press