A classic book on designing, building, and using classic boats. Devereux Books, PO Box 503 Marblehead MA 01945 240. Flat bottom skiffs are fine instructors. They can teach rowing, sailing, maintenance, and mechanics- especially when fitted with decrepit outboard motors. This book offers the best single collection of flat bottom skiff information in town.
Good skiffs belongs at the core of a basic boating library.
Traditional methods with planks and bronze boat nails, paint, varnish, etc. Articles from past issues. Abundant photos of building steps. It's simple and inexpensive, but it is not cheap. Mostly plywood skiffs.