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Books & Nylet "how to" booklets

Model Yachting Books, Nylet "how to" booklets, catalogues.

R/C Racing Sailboats (2nd edition) by C.Jackson. 106 pages.
We highly recommend this book, there are clear line drawings and excellent content accompanied by copious photos, the subjects being concisely explained; it will aid both the beginner and those seeking more information.

The “How To” range of Nylet information booklets.
B9 Restoring old timber yachts, by Chris Hayward. New in 2009, the Nylet “how to” colour illustrated booklet on restoration work on older timber built yachts, covering racing yachts, gaffers etc etc. How to treat timberwork, glues, paints and varnishes, techniques explained, pitfalls etc. Full of helpful guidance for those eager to tackle a restoration project. Available in both paper form (hard copy) and as a pdf file which may be sent via email.

SAILMAKING (B20), by Frank Parsons. Nylet “how to” booklet on making model yacht sails - 20 pages in full colour. The art simplified, sailmaking techniques with practical tips for the beginner intending to make his own model sails either in cotton or in synthetic sailcloth. Many colour photographs, with clear and helpful diagrams. Available in paper copy and now also as a pdf file.

The BB3, by Frank Parsons. Now expanded to 24 pages, this Nylet "how to" general booklet illustrated with colour photo pages now has more drawings on rigging techniques, tips on calculating C of E, under deck construction, sailwinch layouts explained, radio & batteries, mould & hull making in GRP, lead casting, and includes the “secrets” of sail setting and tuning. New pages with drawings of Briane control and rigging vane yachts; also classic Marbleheads discussed. Available in paper copy and now also as a pdf file.

Catalogues, for those preferring a hard copy of our products.
B36 Now running to 36 pages, the larger Nylet full colour catalogue with info and illustration pages, is 4.95 (GB pounds), or 11 x 1st class stamps (in UK), 5 pounds in Europe, and outside Europe 7 pounds (you may opt to pay via Pay Pal). The 20 page mini catalogue is free world-wide and is essentially the price list with how to order page and includes illustrations of fittings.

A tip - looking for prices, then simply download the product & price list

Customer comments:
Booklets B20 & BB3 make excellent reading, crammed full of useful info. Wales
Thanks for the books - they arrived yesterday and are top-class! Staffs
I've almost completed reading your booklet BB3. What a revelation and answers to all the questions I haven't even thought were questions yet. Tony from Hartlepool

Some suggested books for 'vintage' reading (out of print - try Abe books, or Amazon):
R.Griffin. Model Racing yacht construction. ISBN 0 85242 672 0. A MAP publication, although somewhat dated in parts (first published 1973) a lot still holds good and a useful source for those building a yacht from scratch; there is a chapter on vane control.
B.H.Priest & J.A.Lewis. Model Racing Yachts. A classic work, a MAP publication, has 9 folded line drawings of older Marbleheads, Ten Rater and A-class.
Edward W.Hobbs. Model Sailing Boats. First published Feb.1923. A classic work, has much of interest especially to those sailing or restoring older vane yachts, includes chapters on Ten Raters, The Metre Classes and 18 Footer class.

Any questions, or simply want advice, then email us clicking on the contact details below.

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Bournemouth
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