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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.



Table of Contents
Part I: Construction
1Choosing a design
2The fabric form method
3Shop, tools, plans, materials
4The form
5Laminating the hull
6Turning the hull into a boat
Part II: Building in Safety
7The self-rescue concept
8Outfitting existing boats
9Outfitting new boats
10Testing and self-rescue
Part III: Designs
11A solo canoe
12Kayoo, a decked canoe/kayak
13Wasp an ergonomic canoe
Appendix A Information resources
Appendix B Tools and materials

Canoe and Kayak Building the Light and Easy Way

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      Publisher International Marine Publishing Co
      Published 16 May 2009
      ISBN-13 9780071597357
      978-0071597357
      ISBN-10 0071597352
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      Sport Sport: general Technology, Engineering & Agriculture Shipbuilding technology, engineering and trades

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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.



      Table of Contents
      Part I: Construction
      1Choosing a design
      2The fabric form method
      3Shop, tools, plans, materials
      4The form
      5Laminating the hull
      6Turning the hull into a boat
      Part II: Building in Safety
      7The self-rescue concept
      8Outfitting existing boats
      9Outfitting new boats
      10Testing and self-rescue
      Part III: Designs
      11A solo canoe
      12Kayoo, a decked canoe/kayak
      13Wasp an ergonomic canoe
      Appendix A Information resources
      Appendix B Tools and materials

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