Full Description
The "Canoe Shop" arms you with complete plans and step-by-step instructions for building three graceful and rugged touring canoes, including a 12-foot double-paddle canoe, a 14-foot solo, and a 16-foot tandem. You needn't be an experienced boatbuilder to get the most out of this book. All that's required are a few common tools and the most basic woodworking skills. The secret is Chris Kulczycki's original LapStitch approach, which combines traditional lapstrake boatbuilding with the simplicity and ease of modern stitch-and-glue construction.With the help of 170 photos and illustrations, Chris walks you through the entire process for all three designs - from reading the plans to painting or varnishing your new canoe. "Recommended reading for anyone contemplating going paddling in a kayak of their own creation." - Sea Kayaker. "This is a very useful book, clearly written, well illustrated, fully explanatory...You will be sold on building your own wood kayak." - "Atlantic Coastal Kayaker".
Contents
AcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1. Building CanoesChapter 2. The MaterialsChapter 3. The ToolsChapter 4. The PlansChapter 5. Making the PanelsChapter 6. Assembling the HullChapter 7. Gluing the HullChapter 8. Glassing the BottomChapter 9. Fitting OutChapter 10. Painting and VarnishingAppendix 1. More Boat DesignsAppendix 2. ResourcesAppendix 3. Sharpening ToolsMetric Conversion TableIndex
