Alternatives
Some other manuals are available online..
One of the most complete is One Ocean Kayaks – detailed, comprehensive, nicely illustrated and with a higher ambition than mine when it comes to craftsmanship. The sit also contains lots of general information on epoxy, fiberglass, wood etc and some interesting tests of materials and methods.
A more condensed pdf-manual is available at NewFound Woodworks.
Some valuable advice from an professional boatbuilder can be found on Johan Wirsén´s manual (Swedish only though).
Building manual
Latest updated Saturday, December 18, 2010, 4 comments
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What is there to say about the workshop? And what tools do you need?
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Chosing timber, epoxy and fibre glass
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A boat builders shop is a potentiellay dangerous place, with sanding dust, oils, paints, sharp tools, machines and solvents. No place for carelessness.
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Before you start stapling strips there some preparatory steps that needs attention.
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Strip, glue and laminate - a gratifying step.
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A few tasks are treated differently - here is what is needed for kayaks…
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There are some differences in the building process between kayaks and canoes. This is about canoes.
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Varnishing is the glory job. You remember the hours of sanding and preparation, but it is the last coat everyone will see.
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Sooner or later scratches or damages occur - regardless of how careful you are. But such signs of wear are easily repaired.
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När kanoten är färdigbyggd fortsätter du lämpligen med en paddel - när du har ångan uppe och verktyg och material till hands och medan du väntar på att lacken skall torka. Det finns mycket att vinna på att utforma paddeln efter dina behov och paddelteknik.
