This is an ancient form of wooden boat building, with the vikings being the most successful in its application. they used wood planks and iron plates. today, the iron plates have gone by the wayside, but the method is still used with wood planks.. Lofting is the transfer of a lines plan to a full sized plan. this helps to assure that the boat will be accurate in its layout and pleasing in appearance. there are many methods to loft a set of plans. generally, boat building books have a detailed description of the lofting process, beyond the scope of this article.. Sample boat purchase and construction contract by charles m. davis law office of charles m. davis 4767 wharf road bow wa 98232 (360) 766-3223 email cdavis@davismarine.com charles m. davis. mr. davis is a graduate of the united states merchant marine academy and has several years practical experience as a ships' officer on general cargo.
Making plank templates introduction. a template is a gauge or pattern, cut out in wood, metal or other suitable material, used to help shape something accurately.. The best timber for boat building – an introductory guide published thursday 13th november 2014. timber is the traditional boat building material. it's been in use for thousands of years and is prized for its resilience, buoyancy, widespread availability and the ease with which it can be worked.. The woodenboat forum is sponsored by woodenboat publications, publisher of woodenboat magazine. the forum is a free service, and much like the "free" content on public radio, we hope you will support woodenboat by subscribing to this fabulous magazine..
