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After covering the general uses of plastics in shipbuilding, this guide goes into the specific materials used in constructing vessels of glass-reinforced laminates. Properties of the basic materials are discussed, along with the handling of materials such as wood or foams that will be used with them. Additional chapters cover the storage of the basic materials and the manner in which they are applied in actual construction. This guide also discusses inspection and testing techniques. The references comprise a complete bibliography on the subject, which is followed by a detailed glossary.