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Naomi BenaronRunning the Rift is the most recent winner of the PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction, as awarded by Barbara Kingsolver. It's also an... Continue »
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Building Skin-On-Frame Boats: Building on a Ten-Thousand Year Tradition

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ISBN13: 9780881791914
ISBN10: 0881791911
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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.
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Steve Carrigg, August 5, 2010 (view all comments by Steve Carrigg)
This book is great because it is instructional and informative. It explains the process of skin boat construction in detail and also discusses some of the history of the boats. Beginning or intermediate boat builders will like this easy-to-follow approach with many tips based on author Robert Morriss's years of experience as a skin boat builder/teacher.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780881791914
Author:
Morris, Robert
Publisher:
Hartley and Marks Publishers
Location:
Point Roberts, WA
Subject:
General
Subject:
Ships & Shipbuilding - Engineering
Subject:
Carpentry
Subject:
Boating
Subject:
Boats and boating
Subject:
Boating - Boatbuilding
Subject:
Ships & Shipbuilding - General
Subject:
Boatbuilding
Subject:
Design and construction
Subject:
Skin boats
Subject:
Woodwork
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographic references and index.
Series Volume:
98-18
Publication Date:
20010327
Binding:
TP
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
9.23x7.38x.85 in. 1.24 lbs.
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