Confessions of a Boatbuilder

Confessions of a Boatbuilder by James Douglas Rosborough. Published by Sheridan House Inc, Dobbs Ferry, NY, 2001. 1st Paperback Edition. Paperback. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. 260 Pgs. ISBN 1574091271. LCCN 00-047075. The autobiography of Nova Scotian boatbuilder Doug Rosborough. From his modest beginning in the 1940s constructing 8 foot punt rowboat, his nautical design efforts grew to include 2 boatyards, the construction of over 150 vessels, most of them schooners, and a host of distinguished clients. This book reveals the unexpected trials and triumphs involved in the design, construction, outfitting, and operation of these beautiful vessels, as well as the character of a self-determined boatbuilder who grasped one of the last windows of opportunity before the wooden boat-building industry bottomed out. Illustrated with drawings and black and white photos. Description text copyright 2009 BooksForComfort. Item ID 19459.