Stefan Huebbe is a professional designer, builder and owner of an internationally-renown houseboat company. In this book, he guides the technically-minded reader through the entire design and building process so that you are able to realize even the most complex houseboat project.Detailed design recommendations for small, mid-sized and large stationary or mobile houseboats are included throughout the book, as well as equations and guidelines, so that you can alter the designs according to your individual needs - or even create your own unique concept.In 340 pages, with over 450 detailed diagrams, illustrations, photos and equations, you will learn everything you need to know about designing and building a houseboat, including topics such as:Investment and running costsHull designs, materials, buoyancy and heeling stabilitySuperstructure incl. structural and insulation calculationsFloor plansElectricity incl. energy demand calculationsFresh water incl. design of a watermakerWaste waterHeating solutions based on calculated heat lossesPropulsion and steeringControl and diagnostic requirementsSafety requirements and featuresMaintenance and inspectionLegal framework around houseboats and mooringsProject management incl. budgeting, scheduling and tenderingConstruction site and managementEnvironmental considerations and zero-emission houseboatHow to use and apply complex equationsTips and lessons learned over 14 years in the industryHuebbe introduces all your options with regards to design, parts, materials and equipment, the advantages and disadvantages of each, as well as how to choose or calculate the most suitable solution for your project.This book is a comprehensive and detailed source of technical knowledge for anyone interested in houseboats. Whether you want to learn more about them, plan to build or buy one, or even if you own a houseboat already, this book provides an invaluable insight into the amazing world of floating living spaces.
✔ Author(s): M.E. Stefan Huebbe
✔ Title: Designing and building a houseboat
✔ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 base on (93 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1693267624
✔ ISBN-13: 9781693267628
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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Melody Blake
The author's writing style is so captivating; I couldn't put the book down. Every sentence was beautifully crafted, and the descriptions painted vivid images in my mind. A true literary gem.
Sarah Franklin
The plot was incredibly well-crafted, with twists and turns that kept me hooked until the very last page. It was impossible to predict what would happen next.
Iris Watts
The characters in this book felt like old friends, and I was sad to say goodbye to them at the end. It's a testament to the author's talent for creating memorable and relatable personas.
