Introduction

We specialise in Nautical Books particularly books on boat building and design.
This is a wide field which stretches from design theory, construction, maintenance and repair, to maritime history where it concerns boat type development to suit specific requirements.
We are the UK agents for Boat Design Quarterly a regular publication devoted to the analysis of small craft designs from designers all around the world.
We have a large stock of secondhand titles, and probably the best collection of WoodenBoat Magazine back issues outside the USA.

New Boat Design Quarterly

Boat Design Quarterly Issue 34 is now available.
This issue is devoted to the work of father and son team William and John Atkin.

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View our range of new and secondhand nautical books, WoodenBoat Magazine Back Issues, Boat Design Quarterly Back Issues and subscriptions and a fine range of boat plans from Paul Gartside AMINA, designer and builder of fine boats.
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