Ply/Epoxy and stitch and tape construction is fun because, with little financial outlay, you can be on the water very quickly in a boat that you have created yourself over a period of only 25 hours or so, using basic domestic facilities. Apart from detailing these construction methods, the manual also includes chapters on Basic Tool Requirements, Jointing Methods for Chines and Long Planks, Low Cost Materials and Paddle Design and Construction. Also included is a chapter on CONVERTING YOUR OWN CANOE TO SAIL with details of RUDDER and LEEBOARD requirements and HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN SIMPLE SAILS. This manual is useful to those who already own a fibreglass or ply canoe and who may be thinking of doing some canoe sailing. Over 70 illustrations plus a large detailed drawing of a typical sail plan. Now also includes full plans and details for simple 12' & 16' Ranger canoe (in both open and decked versions).