A lavishly illustrated guide to building a lapstrake canoe—with
building plans for three boats
Lapstrake boats are guilt by partially overlapping successive
thin planks the length of the boat, to make a gorgeous shape
that is lightweight, very strong and stable. David Nichols
makes “advanced” boat building accessible to
all ages and skill levels. He has written this book so that
any high-schooler with a bit of focus can build himself
or herself a stunning canoe. Lapstrake Canoes is thoroughly
illustrated with color photos and line drawings throughout,
taking the reader step by step through every part of the
process. The photos alone could teach you how to build a
canoe. In addition, David Nichols’ written instructions
are clear and deliberate, breaking down each job into a
series of simple tasks, telling where to watch for common
errors, imparting skills and good humor at every turn. He
also includes free plans for three of his own canoe designs,
ranging from 12 feet to 16 feet, plus plans for making your
own paddle, and making a downwind sail. This book is an
astonishing wealth of information and experience at your
fingertips.
Read this sample excerpt: Chapter
8: Scarfing
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