The Strip-Built Sea Kayak: Three Rugged, Beautiful Boats You Can Build
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.45 (543 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 007057989X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Nick Schade has managed to raise the craft of strip building to the art of graphic design in wood''
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. Although books on strip building canoes abound, this is among the first to adapt the technique to crafting attractive, functional kayaks. With its easy-to-follow guidance and instructions, The Strip-Built Sea Kayak makes top-notch kayaks accessible to budget-minded paddlers.
"This is the best one folks!" according to A Customer. There are perhaps four books out on building kayaks available through Amazon. This is the most recent to date, and definately the best of the four I've purchased so far. I just completed a canvas number on G. Putz's book, ( which is an exceptional book also), but I wish I had seen this one at the onset for it's strength as a general reference.So far I've know of three basic kayak building techniques - canvas on frame, stitched plywood, and strip kayaks. This book describes the very advanced (and perhaps most beautiful) method of makin. The Definitive Resource for Strip Built Kayaks A Customer This is the best book I have ever seen on the subject of strip built technique. I have read this book, several times, and created a boat based on the designs from the author. This book has ALL the information needed to make a beautiful kayak. It is my primary shop reference, with specific details on design, how to assemble the strips, how to fair the boat, how to fiberglass, how to outfit and finish the boat. The steps are described in detail, and richly illustrated with informative pictures.Thank you Nick Schade for your excellent bo. "very informative book. if youre thinking of building a" according to Amazon Customer. very informative book. if youre thinking of building a kayak buy this you wont regret it. it has many techniques that can be applied to other strip built projects (canoes, particleboards, whatever you can think of)
. Nick divides his time between shops in Connecticut and New Hampshire and paddling the shores of New England. As an impoverished college student, he designed and built his first kayak when he realized that the price of a factory model was beyond his reach. And he's been at it ever since: More than 300 of his sea kayaks are being paddled and built worldwide.