Books with author Tim Wesson

Get started with your next home project. Build yourself a boat.Playing around on the water in small boats is a lot of fun. But what makes it even more special, is when the boat you’re in, is a boat that you built.A small craft differs from other woodworking projects. Once finished and in the water, a boat comes alive. You will discover it has a personality of its own, the way it handles and moves at speed. Each hull is different. It’s easy to fall in love with a boat.To create something that will take you places and protect you from the elements is rewarding and easier to do than you might imagine. With tools you may well have at home, a small amount of inexpensive material, you’ll be heading up the river in less time than you think.This book is a guide to building small plywood boats. Inside, you’ll learn:Design considerationsBuy plans or make your own?What tools you will needMaterials for your boat — that cost littleHow to build a craft, from anybody’s plansBest practices — working with epoxy resin and fillersSafety — how to protect yourself, so you can keep buildingHow to painting your boatA practical guide to building small boats written for the first-time builder. Marine engineer and boatbuilder Tim Weston, explains how to prepare for and build yourself a boat, at home in your garage.Buy the book and get started, building your boat.

Build yourself a home on the water!Living on a boat has a lot going for it, and it‘s more affordable than you think.If you’ve ever dreamed of sailing off over the horizon, but haven’t had the money, there are ways to do it, even on a small budget. Most people buy a boat, but building your own is a rewarding and cost-effective alternative to getting onto the water.For $70,000 (AUD) first-time builder Tim Weston built a 40ft catamaran “Tokyo Express”, in just under 3 years. It was the beginning of an adventure, on a boat that became home, for the next 5 years.There are many ways to save money by doing things yourself, and you will end up with a boat, made how you want. Inside the book, Tim shares his story with insights, explanations and tips. Tokyo Express is a lightweight, fast, cruising cat built 20 years ago on a tiny budget, and she looks as good today as the day she was born. Made with simple materials, but with performance to leave behind most production boats.Inside the book, you will learn;Catamaran vs Monohulls - which way to go?Things to consider - before starting outHow she was made - the sequence of eventsWays to build the hull - the pros and consDifferent motor options - what’s best?Reasons for using a daggerboard - and why it is so importantA timeline - of the stages of the buildIdeas for making a generator - from what you already haveThoughts on CNC kits - is it a good option?A simple steering system -made from recycled partsLayout for a nav station and interior ideasAntifoulings that don’t need replacingHow the boat was paintedAnd much more…The book is the story of the build with insights into life in the bush, living in Australia. Scroll up, “look inside” and see what you think. Read the book - you might find this idea more achievable than you expected

Build yourself a home on the water!Living on a boat has a lot going for it, and it‘s more affordable than you think.If you’ve ever dreamed of sailing off over the horizon, but haven’t had the money, there are ways to do it, even on a small budget. Most people buy a boat, but building your own is a rewarding and cost-effective alternative to getting onto the water.For $70,000 (AUD) first-time builder Tim Weston built a 40ft catamaran “Tokyo Express”, in just under 3 years. It was the beginning of an adventure, on a boat that became home, for the next 5 years.There are many ways to save money by doing things yourself, and you will end up with a boat, made how you want. Inside the book, Tim shares his story with insights, explanations and tips. Tokyo Express is a lightweight, fast, cruising cat built 20 years ago on a tiny budget, and she looks as good today as the day she was born. Made with simple materials, but with performance to leave behind most production boats.Inside the book, you will learn;Catamaran vs Monohulls - which way to go?Things to consider - before starting outHow she was made - the sequence of eventsWays to build the hull - the pros and consDifferent motor options - what’s best?Reasons for using a daggerboard - and why it is so importantA timeline - of the stages of the buildIdeas for making a generator - from what you already haveThoughts on CNC kits - is it a good option?A simple steering system -made from recycled partsLayout for a nav station and interior ideasAntifoulings that don’t need replacingHow the boat was paintedAnd much more…The book is the story of the build with insights into life in the bush, living in Australia. Scroll up, “look inside” and see what you think. Read the book - you might find this idea more achievable than you expected

Get started, with your next home project. Build yourself a boat!Playing around on the water in a small boat is a lot of fun. But what makes it even more special, is when you built the boat yourself. Building a boat is different from other woodworking projects.Once finished and in the water, a boat comes alive. When you launch a boat, you will find she has a personality of her own, the way she handles on the water and moves at speed. Each hull is different. Creating a craft that will take you places and protect you from the elements as you go is extremely rewarding. It’s easy to fall in love with a boat.And building a small boat is easier than you think. With tools, you probably already have at home and a small amount of inexpensive material, you can be on the water in no time and without spending a lot of money.In the book, you’ll learn:How to build a boat, from anybody’s plansDesign considerations - size and hull shapeWhat tools you needWhat materials are most suitable, for creating a boat at homeSafety - how to work safely (so you can go on to build more!)How to paint and protect your boatBest practices - for working with epoxy resin and fillersBoat builder and marine engineer, Tim Weston explains in easy to understand terms, all you need to know to prepare for and get started, building yourself a boat, even if you’ve never built anything before.A practical, step-by-step guide to building wooden boats. Written for the first time builder, and full of in-depth technical information for the experienced builder too.Buy the book and get started, building your boat!