This visually arresting book is filled with full-spread cross sections and exploded views of ten working boats. Perfect for those curious about the mechanics of and the lives of people who work on them. 

Working Boats provides a glimpse into the inner workings of boats, as well as highlights of each boat’s unique engineering components that enable it to do the job it was built for.

Want to know what goes on behind the scenes of a Coast Guard rescue, what it’s like to work on a science research vessel, or what’s involved in crabbing? The book includes illustrated details about each boat’s mission and jobs people do on board, as well as a glimpse of what life is like on a working boat.