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Good book. Many of the illustrations seem to be of the more obvious points while leaving the harder to follow instructions kind of obscure. It is often difficult to separate the instructions from the commentary. Not the easiest to follow, but very interesting.
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I really enjoyed reading this book. It tells in depth how to design build sof kayaks, and how to lay out your cockpit so it fits the builder, and distributes your weight correctly, but Morris doesn't stop there. He goes own to show you how to build canoes, and rowboat/sail boats.
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This is a most excellent book describing how to build a skin-on-frame hull.
Descriptive text with plenty of pictures and line drawings as needed to support the text.
Obviously a book written by someone familiar with teaching the craft.
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Telling the truth, i have not made the boat yet, but this book is great, it really fills in the gaps, i recommend getting this book with the other book by Chris Cunningham, between the two of them they cover everything, this book has more designs so perhaps if you don't want a traditional greenland kayak but something a little different this book will be better. Chris Cunninghams book goes into a bit more detail but only encompasses the taditional greenland design.
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I bought this book first and then bought Chris Cunningham's book. Both books compliment each other and since I do not know much about this process, I consider both required reading before I build. I really enjoyed this book. The author really tries to stay faithful to the spirit of the craft where possible. Of course, sealskin is no longer used but there is no glue for the joints (just lashing) and no varnish (linseed oil) so that the boat can remain as flexible as possible. I like that several designs were provided to show the possibilities of making skin on frame boats besides kayaks. It is a fascinating read of an ancient boatbuilding method. I am used to building small boats with wood, epoxy and varnish. I always like to try and learn new methods, so I am glad I came across this book. While this book does not provide all of the minute details and pictures of the Cunningham book, it still is very worthwhile getting. The author's fondness for this craft is contagious and comes across well. I would love to take a course at his shop sometime.
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