“...his
book is not full of formulas and charts. What he does offer
is decades of hands-on experience in taking old steel boats
and bringing them up to cruising standards...He doesn’t
“teach” cutting or welding steel but exposes
the reader to the main considerations in order to give a
solid working knowledge, whether you intend to do it yourself
or hire a pro.”
- Armchair Sailor Web Site Review
“...your
book is easy to follow...your insight into the simplicity
of steel building is refreshing and, on a larger scale,
the shipyards I have worked in employ a number of the same
techniques that you have described in examining ships for
the extent of corrosion and how much to repair...safety
is always a major issue and it is refreshing to see you
devote and entire chapter to it.”
Tom Croft BSE (Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering)
“Methods
and techniques described here can save hours, days and even
years of time...Details and descriptions reflect knowledge
acquired during the author’s lifetime of recreational
and industrial hands-on boating experience.”
- GAM on yachting
“Well laid
out and helpful...When I bought my Amazon 37 three years
ago the surveyor, I now find, was also unfamiliar with your
book...This year, in the last stages of a complete refit
I found bad corrosion on the deck head in the chain locker,
corrosion under the shower drain and one sea cock. Just
like you wrote...I wish I had had your book back then.”
Michel Bourassa Steel Boat Owner
“In The
Steel Hull the author points out that research can result
in substantial savings, not only in building or repair but
also in fitting out. McAfee’s book should be considered
as part of the research.”
