Building of a boat by Martin Newell. I just love this book. The images and the words are just beautifully put together. The information below is from the publishers web site and there is nothing to add or take away from it.
May I also urge you to look at the rebuilding of 'Tally Ho' by Leon Sampson. A craftsman of extraordinary ability, who I am sure would equally enjoy this book. His 5 year build of a 100 year old Gaff Cutter has a huge universal following on Youtube here

But the stem, sternpost, deadwoods and floors also jostle for supremacy. They voice their own attributes proudly. Only when she is launched and fighting her first storm do the parts of the Waterlily sing as one:

This impressively crafted tale follows the making of the fishing smack Waterlily, giving voice to each of her parts, the shipwrights who work on her, and finally the Waterlily herself. Just as the parts of the boat overcome their differences and pull together, The Song of The Waterlily has also exceeded the sum of its parts. An energetic pop poet and a quiet shipwright turned painter have joined forces to create this evocative and informative book.

The Song of the Waterlily describes the unity of a ship in a storm; the message is one of significance for us all as we navigate the rough waters of life. Martin Newell has written an evocative poem that is illustrated appropriately by James Dodds, whose images have the happy knack of capturing the essence and atmosphere of seafaring. His work is on show around Britain and we in Greenwich are looking forward especially to his exhibition Shipshape at the National Maritime Museum. ”

Excerpt from the poem: