--- product_id: 11036244 title: "Building Small Boats" price: "€ 8.12" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/11036244-building-small-boats store_origin: DE region: Germany --- # Top-rated craftsmanship guide Clear, precise drawings Detailed spiling techniques Building Small Boats **Price:** € 8.12 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Build More Than Boatsβ€”Craft Your Legacy ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Building Small Boats - **How much does it cost?** € 8.12 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/11036244-building-small-boats) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Blueprints That Speak:** Benefit from crystal-clear drawings that simplify complex boat-building processes. - β€’ **Craftsmanship Elevated:** Designed for skilled artisans aiming to create stunning, high-end traditional boats. - β€’ **Proven Success Stories:** Join a community of builders who’ve transformed pages into seaworthy works of art. - β€’ **Master the Art of Spiling:** Unlock the once-mysterious technique with step-by-step guidance on pages 157-160. - β€’ **Not for the Casual Builder:** This is your go-to manual if you crave precision and artistry over quick fixes. ## Overview Building Small Boats by Greg Rossel is a highly rated, expertly detailed guide focused on advanced boat-building techniques, especially spiling. Ideal for skilled craftsmen, this book offers clear drawings and in-depth instructions to help you create traditional, high-quality small boats. With a 4.8-star rating and a strong niche following, it’s a must-have for serious boat builders seeking to elevate their craft. ## Description Building Small Boats [Rossel, Greg] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Building Small Boats Review: Great book on SPILING - I found the most helpful part of the book for me was the description of Spiling, on pages 157-60, as this was one of the issues I found most mysterious in building my Lapstrake boat (my first build). As for the rest I just dipped in and out of it... it was good to see the number of clear drawings. This is very helpful, whether you're experienced builder or not. I can't comment on the negative reviewer about Lofting, which left one commenter mystified, as I only worked with Full Scale Plans, so luckily could avoid the issue of Lofting. That said, I suspect that Lofting is something that's hard to describe in a book -- I've read about it in a few books -- and is better done by being shown how. I finished my own Somes Sound 12.5 and "soft-launched" her in January this year. I can say this: if I can finish a Lapstrake boat anyone can! And in the process, I found Greg Rossel's book a valuable addition to my bookshelf. In particular, as I say, on Spiling techniques. Buy it, if you're thinking of making a boat, no matter whether you're a first-timer (like me), or not. Here's the site of my blog, and the soft-launch of my Somes Sound 12 1/2: http://mywoodboat.blogspot.hk Review: A great read for someone looking to take the mystery out of building small boats. - What a fantastic read. I have many boat building books, and was not in the market for another. I was reading a thread on a boat building forum, and someone mentioned that Greg's chapter on Lofting was worth the price of the boat, so I bought a copy. The Lofting chapter was certainly worth the money, so I feel like I have the rest of the book at no charge. If you are looking for an easy-to-read book that explains boat building for the average person, then this is the book for you. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #612,640 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #602 in Woodworking Projects (Books) #22,780 in Crafts & Hobbies (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (105) | | Dimensions | 8.75 x 1.25 x 11.5 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 0937822507 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0937822500 | | Item Weight | 2.8 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 288 pages | | Publication date | December 15, 1998 | | Publisher | Wooden Boat Pub | ## Images ![Building Small Boats - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81jS1kbksQL.jpg) ![Building Small Boats - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qxoIOoGML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book on SPILING *by F***E on May 19, 2014* I found the most helpful part of the book for me was the description of Spiling, on pages 157-60, as this was one of the issues I found most mysterious in building my Lapstrake boat (my first build). As for the rest I just dipped in and out of it... it was good to see the number of clear drawings. This is very helpful, whether you're experienced builder or not. I can't comment on the negative reviewer about Lofting, which left one commenter mystified, as I only worked with Full Scale Plans, so luckily could avoid the issue of Lofting. That said, I suspect that Lofting is something that's hard to describe in a book -- I've read about it in a few books -- and is better done by being shown how. I finished my own Somes Sound 12.5 and "soft-launched" her in January this year. I can say this: if I can finish a Lapstrake boat anyone can! And in the process, I found Greg Rossel's book a valuable addition to my bookshelf. In particular, as I say, on Spiling techniques. Buy it, if you're thinking of making a boat, no matter whether you're a first-timer (like me), or not. Here's the site of my blog, and the soft-launch of my Somes Sound 12 1/2: http://mywoodboat.blogspot.hk ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great read for someone looking to take the mystery out of building small boats. *by D***7 on July 25, 2014* What a fantastic read. I have many boat building books, and was not in the market for another. I was reading a thread on a boat building forum, and someone mentioned that Greg's chapter on Lofting was worth the price of the boat, so I bought a copy. The Lofting chapter was certainly worth the money, so I feel like I have the rest of the book at no charge. If you are looking for an easy-to-read book that explains boat building for the average person, then this is the book for you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ exceptionally well written - definately not for first time builders *by N***S on January 30, 2013* First a disclaimer. This book is about high end, complicated boats which are works of art. If your looking to build a simple workboat by bashing a few pieces of plywood together dont buy this book. This book is for skiled craftsmen (or women), that have the patience of skill to make superb boats. Me I dont have that skill or patience, I will just make simple plywood boats that might go quite well in the water, but wont match the sheer craftmanship that a traditional built boat conveys. So if your looking to build a work of art, this is a must have, utterly superb. If your a first time builder looking for an easy to make little boat, do not buy this book,,, I repeat,,, if your a first time builder,,,, do not buy this book!!! This book is for high end craftsman looking to make a work of art. 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