Kayaks You Can Build: An Illustrated Guide to Plywood Construction
Numerous tips and tricks of the trade... breaks the process into manageable, day-by-day steps. (Tod RiggioWoodshop News2004-11-00)This book should be required reading for those thinking of building their own kayak. Recommended for comprehensive public library collections. (Library Journal2004-12-00)Details rarely covered in other texts, such as finishing varnishes, deck fittings, rudders and steering gear... little gems of information. (Patricia CoppardVictoria Times Colonist2005-01-09)Hints for saving money, saving effort or saving your health... for the wooden boat builder this is an essential reference work. (Canoeist2004-10-00)A well-illustrated, step-by-step guide that practically anybody, with the right tools, can follow... the writing is lucid, good-humored and easy to follow. The book's glossy color photographs are tasteful and accurate to the instructions... methodical and straightforward. (Dana WildeBangor Daily News2005-03-07)Does double duty as an inspiration to build beautiful kayaks and as a shop manual for their construction... The authors put a consistent emphasis on doing good work by the most efficient means and their approach is gratifyingly holistic... Its value is in giving prospective kit buyers a clear picture of what the project involves. It also sets a first-time builder up with a level of workmanship to shoot for. The generous helping of color photographs, especially the close-ups, is quite valuable in this regard. (Christopher CunninghamSea Kayaker2005-08-00)Full of thoughtful, helpful advice... With this excellent guide in hand, building a unique, custom kayak is within reach... the next best thing to the authors' personal instruction. (Diana MumfordWave Length Magazine2005-12-00)