Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Introduction 1 Evolution of the Aluminum Hull Form 2 Advantages of Aluminum Boat Construction 3 Characteristics of Marine Aluminum 4 Designing for Aluminum 5 Fabricating Techniques 6 Welding Aluminum 7 Aluminum Boat Lofting 8 Aluminum Boat Construction Sequence 9 Sailboats 10 Propulsion Systems and Controls 11 Fuel Systems 12 The Electrical System 13 Woodwork and Insulation 14 Aluminum Painting Systems Appendix I Laying Out a Camber Curve Appendix II Calculating Material Stretch-Out for Brake Bending Appendix III Modifying the Lines for a Developable Surface Appendix IV Line Fairing with a Flexible Batten Appendix V Conventional Drive-Train Installation Appendix VI Leveling a Structure Using a Water Level Glossary Index

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