Category Books

See the complete list of Model Yachting Books in the US VMYG Books Collection on the Digital Archives Books page.

Construction Manual for a Model Pond Boat of the Pirate (R-11) by The Center for Wooden Boats- 2006

his manual was provided by The Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle, WA. It was the result of building seven generations of Pirate Pond Boats with Alternative School #1 in Seattle since 1999. The instructors and students have both learned a great deal about building pond boats over these years.

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Model Boat Construction by Harvey A. Adam – 1952

This book is primarily intended as an aid for the newcomer to model boat building. In taking the stage by stage construction of a typical model power boat, from the drawing board to completion, the book intends to present the fundamental principals of model boat building so that the novice will have no difficulty in constructing any of the models which have been dealt with in detail in the latter part.

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Model Sailing Craft, Third Edition by W.J. Daniels and H.B. Tucker – 1952

The design of a model yacht is in all respects analogous to that of a real yacht. It is a scientific business requiring study and calculation, and therefore this branch of the pastime has a high educational value.

The building of models again calls for a high degree of accuracy and craftsmanship. It 1s futile to design a boat carefully and not to build her true to design. Patience and accuracy are, therefore, essential.

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