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Summary: Fine and complete book for every builder
Review: I've built 3 boats using the techniques taught by Ted Moores that are illustrated in this book. I've found the information well written and detailed. It's nice to know that all the work put into building your kayak will yield a beautiful and STRONG boat that will brings years of enjoyment and envy. Any body with the basic of woodworking skills can build this kayak. Go for it!
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Summary: A detailed tutorial in wood-strip kayak construction
Review: KayakCraft focuses intensely on the building of one of the 4 kayak designs presented in the book. Author Ted Moores takes a little different approach than some of the other do-it-yourself kayak authors. He begans with the idea that the reader wants to build a professional quality cedar strip kayak. Each step in the building process is carefully explained with both text and illustrations as Ted goes through the process of building the 17-foot Endeavour sea kayak.The book is filled with photos and illustrations. The combined work on the photos by Ted and his daughter Jennifer shows in great detail what each step in the construction looks like. The photos are small but plentiful, which allows them to be right next to the related text. They excel at showing just what the text refers to, without a lot of distractions or turning of pages. This is a case where a picture really can be worth a thousand words. By the time you get to Moores' list of sources in the back of the book, which by it's self would be a valuable reference for the novice kayak builder, every step in building a fine kayak has been detailed. Footbraces, rudders, hatches and bulkheads are all covered with the same thoroughness that is the hallmark of this book.
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Summary: An informative "how-to" , for strip building a touring kayak
Review: Ted Moores has again taken the subject of strip building of personnal watercraft and opened it up to the average builder. By taking the process through step by step explanations, he makes it easy for anyone with average woodworking skills to take on what may seem like a monumental project. The process of strip building is not as difficult as it may seem and Mr. Moores is careful to point out the pitfalls that may accompany such a project. The chapter on kayak design by Steve Killing was informative and a definate plus for the publication. As a builder of a good number of boats using this method, I eagerly awaited this publication and am happy that I have added it to my library.
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Summary: Outstanding!
Review: This is really a great book! I also have "The Strip-Built Sea Kayak" by Nick Schade. These books complement each other very well. "KayakCraft" includes plans for kayaks which are somewhat different in style and construction methods from those in Schade's book. The kayaks differ in style especially with respect to the shape near the shearline, the degree of rocker and the kind of stems. Also, the "strongback" used in construction is basically different. Schade favours a 2X4 inch strongback while Moores prefers a building jig which is a long narrow table. It's good to be aware of the comparative advantages and disatvantages of both approaches are, so that you can make your own choices. I will end up favouring some approaches from one book and some from the other, to suit my own circumstances. I am glad I got both books. The kayaks in "KayakCraft" have very beautiful lines, and from reports on internet bulletin boards, I gather that they are proven designs that perform very well. The plans include the Endeavour 17', Venture 14', Resolute 16.5', and a two seater the Reliance 20.5'. The biggest choice the builder has is to select which kayak to build. This book offers beautiful and significantly different options. Many thanks to Ted Moores. This is a very significant contribution to the craft of building kayaks. It's definitely destined to be a classic!
Rating:
Summary: Outstanding!
Review: This is really a great book! I also have "The Strip-Built Sea Kayak" by Nick Schade. These books complement each other very well. "KayakCraft" includes plans for kayaks which are somewhat different in style and construction methods from those in Schade's book. The kayaks differ in style especially with respect to the shape near the shearline, the degree of rocker and the kind of stems. Also, the "strongback" used in construction is basically different. Schade favours a 2X4 inch strongback while Moores prefers a building jig which is a long narrow table. It's good to be aware of the comparative advantages and disatvantages of both approaches are, so that you can make your own choices. I will end up favouring some approaches from one book and some from the other, to suit my own circumstances. I am glad I got both books. The kayaks in "KayakCraft" have very beautiful lines, and from reports on internet bulletin boards, I gather that they are proven designs that perform very well. The plans include the Endeavour 17', Venture 14', Resolute 16.5', and a two seater the Reliance 20.5'. The biggest choice the builder has is to select which kayak to build. This book offers beautiful and significantly different options. Many thanks to Ted Moores. This is a very significant contribution to the craft of building kayaks. It's definitely destined to be a classic!
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