The Complete Guide to Metal Boats is an excellent resource for anyone considering building or purchasing a metal (steel or aluminum) boat. The book gives a great, hands-on overview of the nuances involved with metal boats. It touches on every subject, giving enough information to inform the reader to a point of being educated on the subject. Numerous examples are cited through out and photos are provided which really help illustrate the points the author is making. The author cites his own work through out the book, lending credence to his credentials.