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.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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