The Strip-Built Sea Kayak: Three Rugged, Beautiful Boats You Can Build

Author: Nick Schade
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071708707
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 217

Book Description
Although books on strip building canoes abound, this is among the first to adapt the technique to crafting attractive, functional kayaks. Using high-quality, computer-generated illustrations and photographs to explain key techniques, the book provides complete plans and measurements for three different kayaks: 1) A simple solo craft for beginners, 2) A high-performance solo kayak for intermediate paddlers, and 3) A tandem design for two paddlers. With its easy-to-follow guidance and instructions, The Strip-Built Sea Kayak makes top-notch kayaks accessible to budget-minded paddlers.

Building Strip-Planked Boats

Author: Nick Schade
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071643370
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 289

Book Description
The first comprehensive book on stripbuilding almost any type of small boat Strip-planking is a popular method of amateur boat construction, but until now there has never been a book that showed how to use it for more than one type of boat. Author Nick Schade presents complete plans for three boats of different types (canoe, kayak, and a dinghy) and shows you step-by-step how to build them. Written for all amateur builders, the book covers materials, tools, and safety issues.

Kayakcraft

Author: Ted Moores
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books
ISBN: 9780937822562
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 198

Book Description
KayakCraft is the culmination of years of teaching, boatbuilding, and writing experience. Book jacket.

Kayaks You Can Build

Author: Ted Moores
Publisher: Buffalo, N.Y. ; Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
ISBN: 9781552978610
Category : Kayaks
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A step-by-illustrated-step guide through the entire construction cycle of building a plywood kayak from a stitch and glue kit. Includes a history of kayaks, choosing a kayak, setting up a work area, tools, tricks, safety and troubleshooting.

Canoe and Kayak Building the Light and Easy Way

Author: Sam Rizzetta
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071597360
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 254

Book Description
The first quick-and-easy composite construction method for canoes and kayaks This book is certain to appeal to any paddler with a DIY bent. Master craftsman Sam Rizzetta presents three attractive innovations: a new building method that makes Kevlar and carbon-fiber boats cheap and feasible for home builders; an ergonomically designed canoe that makes paddling easier and more comfortable; and a foam-flotation installation method that makes canoes and kayaks safe and unsinkable.

The Strip-Built Sea Kayak: Three Rugged, Beautiful Boats You Can Build

Author: Nick Schade
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
ISBN: 9780070579897
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 218

Building the Greenland Kayak

Author: Christopher Cunningham
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 9780071392372
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
" ... [This book] leads you step-by-step through the process of creating your own lashed-frame, fabric-covered, custom-fitted Greenland kayak, using inexpensive, easy-to-find materials and common woodworking tools. ..."--Back cover.

Canoe Paddles

Author: Graham Warren
Publisher: Willowdale, Ont. : Firefly Books
ISBN: 9781552095256
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Detailed plans and instructions on making, finishing and repairing wooden canoe paddles.

Building a Strip Canoe

Author: Gil Gilpatrick
Publisher: Delorme Mapping Company
ISBN: 9780899333496
Category : Boatbuilding
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Includes directions for building eight different canoes plus a helpful list of resources for lumber, tools, etc. 100+ photographs & illustrations.

How to Build the Gloucester Light Dory

Author: Harold H. Payson
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books
ISBN: 9780937822043
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
A shop manual on building an exceptional rowing dory. Designe by Philip Bolger, this dory is fast, seaworthy and a delight to row. Simple plywood cosntruction.