Building Skin-On-Frame Boats

by Morris, Robert

• ISBN13: 9780881791914
• ISBN10: 0881791911
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-03-27
• Publisher: Hartley and Marks Publishers

Summary

This book is a goldmine for experienced and novice boat builders and wanna-be boat builders alike. Based on classic skin-on-frame boat building techniques of the Inuit, learn step-by-step how to construct seven boat styles, from a kayak to a canoe to a small sailboat. Discover innovative materials, such as the well-named "ballistic nylon," that result in strong but incredibly light and transportable skin-on-frame boats. Builders are encouraged to apply their own judgment to a few basic rules and every aspect of the boat can be customized. Detailed instructions are complete with illustrations, diagrams, photos, personal anecdotes and a thorough tool guide.

Author Biography

Robert Morris saw his first kayak while spending part of his childhood in the Arctic. He is now the owner of Brewery Creek Small Boat Building Shop in Vancouver, BC. Educated as a fine artist and designer, Robert devotes most his time to researching, building, and teaching skin-on-frame boat building.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	viii
Preface	ix
Introduction	xiii
PART I HISTORY	1	(12)
A Short History of Skin-On-Frame Boats	2	(11)
PART II DESIGN, TOOLS & MATERIALS	13	(32)
Form and Performance	14	(5)
Tools	19	(19)
Urban Beachcombing	38	(7)
PART III BUILDING A GREENLAND KAYAK	45	(110)
Designing the Boat	47	(8)
The Backbone: Gunwales	55	(20)
The Deck	75	(16)
Shaping the Hull	91	(24)
Fairing, Lashing, and Finishing	115	(21)
Skinning and Waterproofing	136	(19)
PART IV WIDER EXPLORATIONS	155	(101)
North Alaska Retrieval Kayak and North Alaska Recovery Kayak	158	(13)
Netsilingmeot Kayak	171	(22)
Baidarka	193	(17)
Pram Dinghy	210	(10)
Providence River Boat	220	(16)
Canadian Canoe	236	(12)
Upper Yukon River Skin Canoe	248	(8)
Appendix I: Paddle Design	256	(6)
Appendix II: Resources	262	(1)
Appendix III: Glossary of Terms	263	(2)
Index	265