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A true classic that will last as long as other good literature of it's ilk. Well presented, very clear and above all has a humourous dialog that begs to keep reading. I finished it in an afternoon and reread it the next day. I am already chasing the materials for my kayak. Thanks George
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I first picked this up in a library while stationed in Seoul, South Korea. I saw it the bookstore a couple of years later and had to get it. I have also read "The strip built kayak", by Nick Shade. I plan on building both. I'm starting with the frame and skin design from "Wood and Canvas Kayak Building" as soon as I can get my hands on some good, used tools and locate a fair canvas dealer probably from a marine sail maker here on the east coast. George Putz has done an excellent job with this book. It is clear, usually easy to follow, humorous, and has lots of good photos. My conservative cost estimate on building this boat; $200-$400 for tools, if you are like me and do not have any. Plus approximately $250 for materials of which the single most expensive item is the canvas itself, accounting for about $150. Happy building, don't drink and boat, and always use your PFD.
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Using the simple and very humorous guidelines, I can now report the completion of a beautiful(to Me)streamlined and VERY LITE touring kayak! (17' and weighs under 28lbs.)My first review was of the positive "YOU CAN DO THIS" attitude that George Putz gushes, but now, this is now a personal testimony to the beauty of self-reliance this book offers....plus, saving the environment of some "nasty" flaking plastic.(Ask the fish, they gag on the stuff)
...I HAVE LEARNED ALOT about kayak design/construct...that is priceless, thanks George!
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This Book will inspire anyone interested in canoeing to get out and do it, read and re read to get to the finer points, set up the workshop and order the material. I have noticed this book available and recomended by a local boat builder, so even the professionals know its value
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Finally found a quick, down and dirty kayak design and build primer!
(makes one anxious to build ,or, should I say, "roll" their very own boat design)
Mystery of the boat's "innards" from keelson to gunwales- George readily explaines in a "'round the campfire", down-right friendly, fashion.
Putzs' hand's-on attitude and the "you too can do this", plus, the two acommpanying tried and true blueprint's / offsets, make's for easy to build, easy to modify - plans and materials selections.
Do I recommend it? Heartily !
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