BUILDING STRIP-PLANKED BOATS

Erscheinungsjahr 2009
ISBN: 978-0-07-147524-2
Verlag: McGraw-Hill

Buch, Englisch, 288 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 546 g

The first comprehensive book on stripbuilding almost any type of small boatStrip-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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Schade

Schade, Nick

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verkehrstechnik | Transportgewerbe Schiffbau, Seeverkehr

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1.Introduction: Why Use Strip Construction?
2.Choosing a Design
3.Choosing Materials
4.Tool Requirements
5.Gallery of Strip-Built Boats
6.Preparing the Strips
7.Setting up the Forms
8.Basic Stripping Technique
9.Fairing and Sanding
10.Fiberglassing Technique
11.Finishing and Varnishing
12.Double Paddle Canoe
13.Rowing Dinghy
14.Adirondack Guide Boat
15.Melonseed Skiff
16.Tandem Kayak

Über Autor(innen)

Schade, Nick
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Nick Schade runs Guillemot Kayaks, one of the best-known providers of plans and kits for strip-built kayaks. He has written feature articles for Sea Kayaker and other magazines.