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American Small Sailing Craft: Their Design, Development and Construction Hardcover – December 17, 1951

by Howard I. Chapelle (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 71 ratings
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From the author of Yacht Designing and Planning and Boatbuilding: the definitive history and survey of the great classic American small sailing craft.

American Small Sailing Craft (originally published 1951) is considered the classic among small-boat builders and historians. In it Chapelle has documented many fast-vanishing working boats, making this the authoritative history of a passing maritime fleet. Illustrated throughout
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    363 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    W. W. Norton & Company
  4. Publication date
    December 17, 1951
  5. Dimensions
    6.5 x 1.3 x 9.6 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0393031438
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0393031430
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About the Author

Howard I. Chapelle (1901-1975) was an American naval architect, and curator of maritime history at the Smithsonian Institution. In addition, he authored many books and articles books on maritime history and marine architecture, including Yacht Designing and Planning, Boatbuilding: A Complete Handbook of Wooden Boat Construction, The History of American Sailing Ships,The History of the American Sailing Navy: The Ships and Their Development, American Small Sailing Craft, and many more.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ W. W. Norton & Company; Later prt. edition (December 17, 1951)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 363 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0393031438
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0393031430
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.61 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1.3 x 9.6 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 71 ratings

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bruce
5.0 out of 5 stars An American boating classic
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2014
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This is a fun read for anyone who has ever cleared out the garage or spoiled the back yard to build with wood, glue, fabric, resin, nail and screw their own personal watercraft. Chapelle wrote this when these boats still existed, largely decaying on some marina's back lot. His attention to detail was meticulous; his offsets, perfect for the modeler. His clear love for the art of wooden boat building is obvious. I had a copy of this book when I was an 18-yr old model builder, at 65 it is a gift for a friend. It is a reference classic and a wonderful gift for the small boat enthusiast.
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Gralo
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than expected
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
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It got here faster than than promised, and in Better condition than I expected.
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Dgonza
5.0 out of 5 stars The book is in excellent condition- just like advertised.
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2022
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This book is the best resource available for learning about small wooden boats and how to build them. Howard Chappelle is regarded as the expert in this field of study and is highly respected.
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Emma
5.0 out of 5 stars Like new condition, as advertised
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2023
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Very pleased with the book and the delivery time. Thanks.
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Douglas C. Schafer
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty happy with Chapelle's book
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2016
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This is an older and quite exhastive work that deals almost exclusively with the last working sailing craft before power took over. It is well written, well laid out. It doesn't give much info on West Coasr rigs or pleasure craft. I bought it to study one particular boat, and on that one it did a fine job. It also has that old fashion lines and offsets for those of you interested and know how to use them. Within those limitations I recommend the book.
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Leon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Condition
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2022
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This book was in amazing condition. Even the book jacket looked good.
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5.0 out of 5 stars well recomended supplier of books
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2023
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Excellent book, fast delivery time,thanks
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G. Powell
5.0 out of 5 stars Dry but great guide to the history of American work boats.
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2003
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Each section on the boat type is both too short and long enough. I wanted more text on dories, and Whitehalls, my favorite boats but there was enough about Bermuda fishing boats and Jersey Shore boats to pique my interest to go google them and see if I could find a modern version to look at. If you are considering buying or building a 19th century style boat this is a great guide to what you are getting. It's original purpose and design guidelines. It is not a how to build a boat unless you already know what you are doing and can read micro drawings of lines. To a master boat builder this book would be enough to a garage shop guy, only a taste.
I bought it to research Jersey Shore boats and ended up reading it all. A boat nuts bible.
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Erwin Dörzapf
5.0 out of 5 stars Eine Fundgrube für Schiffsmodellbauer.
Reviewed in Germany on July 9, 2023
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Enthält jede Menge Pläne und Spangenrisse von amerikanischen Segelbooten. Ich habe 2 Sharpies nach Plänen aus diesem Buch gebaut.
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Alain Martin
4.0 out of 5 stars Tout a l'honneur Howard Chapelle, Très bon dévelloppement historique ...
Reviewed in Canada on December 5, 2014
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Tout a l'honneur Howard Chapelle, Très bon dévelloppement historique de l'évolution des petites embarcations utilisées en Amérique de 1820 à 1950 approximativement. le seul hic! pour un constructeur amateur les lignes d'eau et plan de construction ne sont clairs. Mais le livre n'est pas un condensé de plans pour amateur.
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