Alphabetical book list by Subject.
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Log Books.
Logbook for Cruising under Sail.		Mellor John.	Fernhurst Books.
	Synopsis. A modern sailor's logbook, fun to use and designed to last a full season. Allows space for electronic navigation information and for narrative. Also doubles as a visitors book.
	297 x 210 mm   96pp   Hardback and paperback.
The Motorboat & Yachting Logbook for Cruising under Power.		Willis Tom & Bartlett Tim.	Fernhurst Books.
	Synopsis. The first cruising logbook for navigators of power boats. Suitable for both planing and displacement craft. Doubles as a Visitors Book.
	297 x 210 mm   96pp   Hardback and paperback.
Waterproof Notebook		Furnhurst.	Fernhurst Books.
	Synopsis. It is what it says. If you use pencil, you can rub it out. Spiral bound. Ideal for sailing, cruising, fishing, rambling, etc.
	126 x 85 mm   64pp
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Models.
The Model Ship.		Boyd Norman Napier.	Antique Collectors Club.
	Synopsis. The Model Ship is a compelling study of the role played by the model over six millennia of maritime development. Models of ships have been produced for many purposes since men first began to use the water as a means of transport, and this comprehensive book describes the wide variety of models which have survived, ranging from Ancient Egyptian funerary boats, Napoleonic prisoner of war models, shipbuilder's models, ships in bottles and instructional models. The more recent use of models for specialised testing in tanks and wind tunnels is discussed, as are the large scale models which are used for film work. Detailed attention has been given to acquiring a critical eye for the types of different ship models - an aspect of particular value to collectors, antique dealers and nautical enthusiasts. An informative chapter on modern modellers in the UK and the USA illustrates their skilled work and at the end of the book is a useful list of places where ship models can be seen worldwide, a detailed index and a separate index of ship and installation names. Lovers of ships and the sea, maritime historians, and collectors of model ships and ships in bottles will find much to enjoy in this splendidly illustrated and informative book by an author who is an expert on the subject, and a collector himself.
Model Yacht Radio Control.		Reece Trevor.	Nexus Special Interests.
	Synopsis. Model yachts are not only elegant and graceful, they also embrace state-of-the-art technology in design and construction. In this book, Trevor Reece provides a comprehensive introduction to radio controlled model yachts, with the emphasis on the many options and alternatives now available both in building techniques and in sails and sail rigs. As the minority of models are built from kits, the underlying theme is on building and rigging kits and fitting radio installation. For newcomers, he includes an abridged version of the racing rules and some hints on tactical raing. Radio Control Model Yachts is an essential reference and handbook for model yachters everywhere.
Rigging Period Ship Models.		Petersson Lennarth.	Chatam Publishing.
	Synopsis. A step-by-step guide to the intricacies of the square rig. The rigging of period ship models is arguably the most complex task which any modeller has to take on. The very scale of the work is daunting. An eighteenth-century man-of-war boasted mile upon mile of rigging, over 1,000 blocks and acres of canvas. To reduce this in scale and yet retain an accurate representation is, indeed, an awesome undertaking. This remarkable book of drawings, however, makes the modeller's job logical and straightforward. The author has drawn over two-hundred detailed diagrams which show clearly how each separate item of both standing and running rigging is fitted to the masts, yards and sails; belaying plans are included and knots and fastenings are also depicted. Based on the model of the frigate 'Melampus', this rigging plan is the most detailed available in any publication. Whether a modelmaker needs to rig a whole ship or just requires information on one aspect, it is all here.
Secrets of Ships in Bottles.		Thorne Peter.	Nexus Special Interests.
	Synopsis. Putting a ship into a bottle is probably one of the most fascinating models it is possible to make and has intrigued people down the centuries. 'Secrets of ships in Bottles' originally published in 1960, explains, in easy to follow instructions, the methods and procedures involved. Now completely updated with new chapters to include making a model of he famous Kon-Tiki raft sailed by Thor Heyerdahl, the book is fully illustrated with photographs and line drawings by the author, artist and illustrator Peter Thorne. We have a great maritime history in the country so you can make other variations to the ships shown in this book, perhaps a five-masted schooner or a single-masted cutter which is our national rig. Also included in the book is a detailed description and line drawings showing you how to carve and French polish a 'dolphin-like' fish, an ideal gift for an admiring beholder perhaps. Peter Thorne has worked with various mediums but has found wood to be one of the most satisfying and rewarding. Not only will you get pleasure from making your own ship-in-a-bottle model or carving, but also a great sense of achievement. If you get really hooked you will want make both!
Ship Model Builders Handbook.		Gorman Tom.	Nexus.
	Synopsis. The Ship Model Builders Handbook is a compilation of photographs and data relative to the visible fittings, machinery and superstructures that may be found on the small merchant ship, tug, fishing vessel etc. The range is limited to vessels of an overall length of approximately 250 feet (76 metres). The content applies mainly to powered vessels although some of the fittings would have been found on earlier vessels where design has passed down virtually unchanged. Many model ship builders never have the opportunity to visit working ships of today and often live many miles from the sea and seaports so that the information here will be of immense value. Amongst the information provided is data relative to modelling including the construction of the hull, superstructures, the sources of specific fittings and material and some information relative to the rules of the sea and shipbuilding. Many of the working ships of yesteryear, particularly the steam driven ships, have great appeal to the modeller and often the lack of pertinent information prevents the builder from producing an accurate model. It is to these modellers that the data included is directed. The book has been compiled from photographs and information collected by the author over many years and upon data and pictures collected during his association with a large ship owning company based in Kingston upon Hull in recent years. The opportunities to visit ships in the docks at Hull and Grimsby have not been wasted and every chance to take photographs has been seized. Much information has been gleaned from experts in the field of fishing, oil rig support and pilotage as well as the day to day running of cargo ships and is collated here in the form of a valuable reference source for all ship model builders. The author, Tom Gorman, has himself found the photographs of great assistance when building models for his clients and the selection included has been chosen with care to provide as much aid as possible to others. In many cases the information is supplemented by the inclusion of dimensions of certain fittings and thus even the most experienced modeller should find this volume of value.
Ship Models Their Purpose & Development From 1650 to the Present .		Lavery Brian & Stephens Simon.	Zwemmer.
	Synopsis. Ship models of exquisite craftsmanship have been made in Europe since the sixteenth century. When shipbuilding; reached a new level of sophistication, and there are models to reflect almost the entire range of' shipping; since then. In the seventeenth century models of all major Royal Naval warships became a standard requirement. and new tools and the use of plans enabled models to evolve into accurate, detailed and decorative versions of the great vessels they represented. The National Maritime Museum at Greenwich houses one of the most celebrated collections of ship models in the world and its riches are presented here, from the magnificent Navy Board models of' Samuel Pepys's day through replicas of frigates, steamships, clippers, battleshps, cargo and passenger ships, to the aircraft carriers and submarines of today. Models made by French prisoner-of-war are examined, as are the marvellous 'builders' models made in the golden years of British ship building, from 1860 to 1960, and models of ports, lighthouses, shipyards, dockyards, and ship's fittings. As well as discussing the various types of models and their uses. there are chapters on their techniques of construction, the craftsmen who made them, the history of their collection and display, and on their conservation. While casting fresh light on the role of ship models in maritime history, the new research in this survey also brings them out of the museum showcase, to provide inspiration for the model maker. historian and collector of today. 1t celebrates the ship model as a remarkable and hitherto undervalued form of applied and decorative art. and one that both aids and enriches our understanding of the complex story of human endeavour on the seas. The book closes with the first comprehensive catalogue of ship models in the collection of the National Maritime Museum at Greenwich.
Toy Boats.		Harley Basil.	Shire Publications Ltd.
	Synopsis. Most children play with some sort of toy boat, if only in the bath. Today many of the more colourful toys of previous generations have become valuable collectors pieces. Sailing boats were very common but the most popular craft were clockwork powered, followed by those powered by steam engines and electric motors. There were toy versions of speedboats and river launches, paddle steamers and liners, submarines and other warships of every kind. This album surveys and illustrates some of the boats made in Edwardian days by such companies as Marklin and Bing in Germany and Bassett-Lowke in Britain. Whilst most are only to be seen in museums there are many later, more modest toy boats of great charm, made by such firms as Triang, Hornby and Sutcliffe, which can be collected. This book also gives advise on the identification and care of such toys. Basil Harley, MBE, FRSA, trained as an engineer. His earliest memories are of the elegant Salter's Steamers which plied between oxford where he was born and Kingston-upon-Thames. Toy versions of such boats were part of his childhood and today he collects toy boats of all descriptions as well as steam engines, about which he has made a film and written a book 'Toyshop Steam'. He Enjoys designing ,building and sailing miniature lake and river steamboats and has contributed regular articles to collectors magazines and craft journals.
Ten Simple Sailing Models.		Wilson Frank.	Nexus Special Interests.
	Synopsis. This little collection of designs will delight all those who like boats. They are all easy to make - some more than others - and the materials are easily obtained at little cost. There is plenty of variety from the little balsa surfboards to the austere beauty of the clipper ship, a saucy galleon, a ketch and even an outrigger canoe. Suitable for beginners or the more experienced alike there is something here for everyone - from children to stressed executives to craft teachers looking for inspirational school projects. Making a model boat is a simple but absorbing pastime and great fun. The most exciting thing of all is getting out and watching it sail through sunlit water. Go on - enjoy yourself.
Working Scale Model Merchant Ships.		Gorman Tom.	Chatham Publishing.
	Synopsis. This illustrated manual is a comprehensive guide to the building and sailing of working scale model merchant ships. Covering the great spectrum of ship types - from tankers to trawlers to paddle-steamers - every stage of construction is covered in full detail, from the building of the hull to painting and finishing, and not least the propulsion, ballasting and sailing of the completed model. All building methods and materials are described, including plank-on-frame construction, GRP moulding and the casting of deck fittings. Chapters are devoted to the installation of electric motors and steam engines, and the fitting and operation of radio control equipment - and the emphasis throughout is on practical advice. Full details are given on both the choice and use of all the tools and adhesives needed for working with the wide range of materials such as plywood, styrene sheet and white metal; and the sections on model ship clubs and the extensive lists of  organizations and materials suppliers given in the appendices make this book a complete introduction both to the actual construction of working ship models and the whole hobby of model ship sailing. Written by a distinguished professional ship modeller, this book is the product of a lifetime's modelling experience, and is indispensable reading for all ship modellers of' whatever level of skill.
Motor Boating.
Motor Boating.		McMullen Alex.	Fernhurst Books.
	Synopsis. Choosing and equipping a boat, passage making and maintenance. Highly illustrated and recommended by the RYA for the National Powerboat Scheme for craft over 21 feet.
	244 x 185 mm   96pp   114 b/w photos & 28 diagrams.
Powerboating. The Rib and Sportsboat Handbook.		White Peter.	Fernhurst Books.
	Synopsis. A complete manual on handling outboard craft up to 21 feet long. Many colour photo sequences help with the explanations. Recommended reading for the RYA National Powerboat Scheme levels, 1, 2 and Instructor.
	244 x 185 mm   128pp   127 colour photos & 109 diagrams.
Multihulls.
Catamaran Book.		Phipps Brian.	Fernhurst Books.
	Synopsis. Whatever your previous experience, this book will have you fizzing over the water in no time. It starts right at the beginning with a simple explanation of how the wind and sails work, and then rapidly propels you forward to your first sail and on to your first race. The final section opens up a new world of high performance skills; gennaker sailing, twin wire trapezing and tuning a powerful rig.
Catamaran Racing.		Furniss Kim & Powell Sarah.	Fernhurst Books.
	Synopsis. Illustrated with photo-sequences of all the popular classes of Catamaran in Action, this is the book to take both helm and crew to championship standard. The authors draw on their success and experience at the highest level.
	240 x 171 mm   96pp   120 b/w photos & 20 diagrams.
Multihull Seamanship.		LeSueur Dr.Gavin.	Fernhurst Books.
	Synopsis. How to handle catamarans and tri-marans, whether cruising or racing. This alphabetical guide is essential for safety at sea.