Rating: 
Summary: Good building how-to book, but still need to buy real plans
Review:
Concise and clear, I was left feeling as
if I really could build a kayak. The 3 kayaks
use different plywood stitching construction methods, so you get a good coverage of techniques. However you will still need to go buy usable
plans -- from the author! (In spite of some nonsense to the contrary in the intro.)
Still, the book
is good enough that I'm satisfied with my purchase. If you plan on building a kayak,
no matter whose plans you use, this book
is a good investment.
Rating:
Summary: Good building how-to book, but still need to buy real plans
Review: Concise and clear, I was left feeling as if I really could build a kayak. The 3 kayaks use different plywood stitching construction methods, so you get a good coverage of techniques. However you will still need to go buy usable plans -- from the author! (In spite of some nonsense to the contrary in the intro.) Still, the book is good enough that I'm satisfied with my purchase. If you plan on building a kayak, no matter whose plans you use, this book is a good investment.
Rating: 
Summary: Very detailed. It Makes you want to get up and build.
Review: Chris is also pleasant to talk with on the phone. Though I selected kits of another vendor, I honor the author of this book. He is living a Life he enjoys, and writes well about it so others can emulate to the degree they wish.
Rating: 
Summary: Chris does a nice job. I learned.
Review: Chris is also pleasant to talk with on the phone. Though I selected kits of another vendor, I honor the author of this book. He is living a Life he enjoys, and writes well about it so others can emulate to the degree they wish.
Rating:
Summary: A good description and an easy learning how to build a kayak
Review: Easy to follow and a good explanation of how to build a kayak (Cape Charles). The explanation of why things had to be done as told in the book made it easier to understand everything. Even a description of building a paddle was in the book,which I appreciated.
Rating:
Summary: I have built two boats from this book and highly recomend it
Review: Easy to understand,great boats
Rating:
Summary: Essential Reading for Stitch and Glue Kayak Builders
Review: If you have ever considered building your own sea kayak, The Kayak Shop is required reading. The author clearly and effectively describes the steps involved in building these simple but elegant boats. It covers everything from materials and tools, to painting and varnishing tips and everything in between. The book is also nicely illustrated with photographs demonstrating specific building techniques. After reading this book, I built my own stitch and glue kayak from one of the author's kits. I referenced The Kayak Shop constantly during the process.
Rating:
Summary: Essential Reading for Stitch and Glue Kayak Builders
Review: If you have ever considered building your own sea kayak, The Kayak Shop is required reading. The author clearly and effectively describes the steps involved in building these simple but elegant boats. It covers everything from materials and tools, to painting and varnishing tips and everything in between. The book is also nicely illustrated with photographs demonstrating specific building techniques. After reading this book, I built my own stitch and glue kayak from one of the author's kits. I referenced The Kayak Shop constantly during the process.
Rating:
Summary: A must-read for stitch-and-gluers
Review: If you're going to build a stitch and glue wooden kayak you should read this book. If you're thinking of building a Chesapeake Light Craft (CLC) kayak, you're crazy not to read this book. Well written, and very informative, this book comes off the shelf periodically to guide me through my kayak building projects.
Rating:
Summary: Very detailed. It Makes you want to get up and build.
Review: Mr. Kulczycki makes kayak building easy to understand no matter what kayak you are building. Step by step direction and photos help the reader to understand the process of building. It makes you want to get up and build a kayak.
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