Abstract
The problems of high fuel bills, maintenance costs, and loss in performance are of continuing concern to all boat and ship owners, whatever the size of vessel. These problems can be technically and economically alleviated by the use of cupro-nickel for hull construction, as has been shown by considerable service experience. Suitable fabrication methods are described.
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