Robert Johnson
Building Kathy Ann: My Lake Superior Boat Project Paperback Book
In Building Kathy Ann, Robert Johnson shares the deeply personal and technically detailed story of building his custom steelhulled boat from scratch in Michigans Upper Peninsula. Drawing on his lifetime of construction experience, family heritage in craftsmanship, and a love of Lake Superior, Johnson walks readers through every stagefrom childhood inspiration, selecting materials, and designing the layout, to welding the hull and installing systems.The project took several years and was guided by a commitment to quality, safety, and sharing adventure with family. The Kathy Ann was more than a boat it was a legacy built with help from friends and lessons passed down from his father and grandfather. Blending memoir and technical manual, the book celebrates perseverance, problemsolving, and the rewards of doing something by hand and heart. It is both a tribute to Northern heritage and a practical guide for any aspiring boat builder."Building Kathy Ann is a remarkable tribute to handson craftsmanship and perseverance. Robert Johnson takes readers on a heartfelt, detailed journey from blueprint to launch, transforming raw steel into a seaworthy vessel. His deeprooted knowledge, patience, and problemsolving shine through every step. Blending memoir and manual, this book is both inspiring and informativea true celebration of skill, legacy, and love for the Great Lakes. A mustread for makers, mariners, and dreamers alike." Victor R. Volkman, Superior ReadsFrom Modern History...
Binding: Paperback;102 pages; Publisher: Loving Healing Press; Classification: N/A; Weight: 276.49 g; Dimensions: N/A
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In Building Kathy Ann, Robert Johnson shares the deeply personal and technically detailed story of building his custom steelhulled boat from scratch in Michigans Upper Peninsula. Drawing on his lifetime of construction experience, family heritage in craftsmanship, and a love of Lake Superior, Johnson walks readers through every stagefrom childhood inspiration, selecting materials, and designing the layout, to welding the hull and installing systems.The project took several years and was guided by a commitment to quality, safety, and sharing adventure with family. The Kathy Ann was more than a boat it was a legacy built with help from friends and lessons passed down from his father and grandfather. Blending memoir and technical manual, the book celebrates perseverance, problemsolving, and the rewards of doing something by hand and heart. It is both a tribute to Northern heritage and a practical guide for any aspiring boat builder."Building Kathy Ann is a remarkable tribute to handson craftsmanship and perseverance. Robert Johnson takes readers on a heartfelt, detailed journey from blueprint to launch, transforming raw steel into a seaworthy vessel. His deeprooted knowledge, patience, and problemsolving shine through every step. Blending memoir and manual, this book is both inspiring and informativea true celebration of skill, legacy, and love for the Great Lakes. A mustread for makers, mariners, and dreamers alike." Victor R. Volkman, Superior ReadsFrom Modern History...
Binding: Paperback;102 pages; Publisher: Loving Healing Press; Classification: N/A; Weight: 276.49 g; Dimensions: N/A
Free Delivery For A Year With Unlimited Delivery For £14.99
Super Saver Delivery
£2.99
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£5.99
Next Day Delivery
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24/7 InPost Locker | Shop Collect
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Northern Ireland Super Saver Delivery
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Northern Ireland Standard Delivery
£4.99
Northern Ireland Express Delivery
£5.99
Unlimited Delivery
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Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
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