<p><i>The definitive handbook for kayak builders.</i></p><p>Kayaks are growing in popularity as a fun, low-impact way to explore the wilderness or paddle on local waters.</p><p>Combining easy-to-follow instructions with 472 color photographs, <b>Kayaks You Can Build</b> takes the reader, step-by-step, through the entire construction cycle of building a plywood kayak. </p><p>This simple construction process demands neither special skills nor a woodworking shop.</p><p>This book includes:<ul><li>A short history of the kayak</li><li>How to choose the right kayak for your needs and skill level</li><li>Setting up your work area and how to build a work table and cradle forms </li><li>Details of all the necessary tools, materials and supplies</li><li>Tricks of the trade from ensuring the boat stays twist-free during construction to laying fiberglass cloth the easy way for a great finish</li><li>Minimizing exposure to toxic fumes and dust</li><li>How to avoid and correct mistakes.</li></ul></p><p>This book includes day-to-day building journals for the three most popular kayak kits. A typical stitch and glue kayak kit contains pre-cut plywood planks, epoxy and hardware. </p><p>Drawing on more than thirty years of boatbuilding and teaching experience, <b>Kayaks You Can Build</b> enables the first-time builder to assemble a kayak with truly professional results.</p>