E.G. Van de Stadt (Duitstalig)

Akkerman, Willem /Theo van Harpen/Jan Briek: Hardcover with paper jacket 175 pages. E.G. van de Stadt- A name that stands for yacht designs that have established a great name and fame nationally and internationally. Valk, Trial, Zeevalk, Stormvogel, Pionier, these are names that cannot be ignored in the history of yacht building, since the early thirties of the twentieth century Van de Stadt was constantly at the forefront. Countless innovations came from the drawing boards in Zaandam. For example, the glued plywood constructions and polyester yachts have served as an example to many European yacht builders. Van de Stadt also foresaw the possibilities of amateur construction and was one of the first to supply composite stock plans and complete construction drawings for self-builders. This book places the work of Van de Stadt against the background of the developments of water sports in the Netherlands from the 1930s to the present. Includes CD-ROM of all Van de Stadt designs, with lines, layout and sail plan. In the book, the many designs, with photo and plans. In addition, the backgrounds and history of the designs. A short biography in the front. ISBN 9789051942378 New. GERMAN language