Theory of Design

Basic naval architecture, yacht, boat and small craft design, theory of sailing and other methods of propulsion. Also includes lofting, laying down of lines and lifting off items.

Boatbuilding

Boat building in wood, metals, and glass reinforced resins or plastics or fibreglass. Basic boat building, fitting out, and finishing. Spar making.

Boatbuilding Projects

'How to Build' project books. How to build specific boats; most of the books contain the plans and offsets so that it is not necessary to purchase separate plans to complete the project, unless otherwise stated.

Boat Design Quarterly

Boat Design Quarterly is Edited and Published by Mike O'Brien, Designer, Boatbuilder, and long time Senior Editor of WoodenBoat Magazine.
Any one familiar with the regular Design Analysis column in WoodenBoat will recognise the concept of a more detailed analysis of designs, with lines plan, layout, construction, sail plan, and internal accommodation drawings. Each issue features half a dozen designs subjected to the Editor's scrutiny and interpretation. An enjoyable and relaxed way to learn about small craft design.
Thirty five issues of Boat Design Quarterly are now available and an estimated 200 designs have now been subject to Mike O'Brien's study making the publication an invaluable resource for students of small craft design.

Design Analysis

A selection of books evaluating designs and including 'boat-finders'.

Plan Catalogues and Designers Catalogues

This section contains a selection of designers plan catalogues and catalogues of plans available from other sources.

Boat Plans

Boat Plans by Percy Dalton.
Boat Plans by Paul Gartside

Calendars and Diaries

Narratives

Voyages, circum-navigations, and races. Includes Inland Waterways, as well as coastal, offshore and deep sea passages.

Secondhand and Remaindered Books

We have a good selection of second-hand and remaindered books covering most nautical/marine subjects. We try to specialise on design and boatbuilding books, but we also have a good selection of narratives and maritime history.

WoodenBoat Magazine Back Issues

We have a large stock of WoodenBoat magazine back issues, including some that are out of print at the publisher. Loading these onto the website will take some time, so if you know which issue you want call us and we can let you know if we have it or not.