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Wooden Boats: In Pursuit of the Perfect Craft at an American Boatyard

by Michael Ruhlman

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Inside the Making of Two Wooden Boats

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Inside the Making of Two Wooden Boats

Michael Ruhlman uses a Martha’s Vineyard boatyard as the setting for an account of wooden boatbuilding in practice. The book follows the construction of two very different vessels: Rebecca, a 60-foot modern pleasure schooner, and Elisa Lee, a 32-foot powerboat. Their progress provides a concrete way into the skills, design decisions, and artistic ambitions involved in a craft described here as increasingly rare in America. Alongside the work of construction, the book considers the enduring fascination of wooden boats and includes stories connected with life at sea and the people gathered around the yard.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Wooden-boat owners and sailing enthusiasts
  • Readers interested in hands-on craft and shipbuilding
  • Fans of nonfiction centered on maritime work and culture

Themes

Wooden boatbuildingCraftsmanshipMaritime cultureDesign and constructionMartha’s Vineyard

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Book overview

A celebration of the craftsmanship, creativity, and artistry of wooden boatbuilding

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.
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