It's easier to work than wood, easier to handle and cut than steel, and requires few specialized tools. And aluminum hulls are light, economical, nearly maintenance free, and almost impervious to damage. Boatbuilding with Aluminum lays out everything you need to know to build aluminum boats of almost any size or type, including: Design and lofting, Cutting and welding plates and structural members, Installing engines, interiors, and electrical systems, Fairing and painting, And more. Book jacket.