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Author:   Ted Moores
Publisher:   Firefly Books Ltd
Imprint:   Firefly Books Ltd
Edition:   Reprint of Second Edition. Revised and expanded
Dimensions:   Width: 27.30cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 20.30cm
Weight:   0.721kg
ISBN:  

9781552093429

ISBN 10:   1552093425
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   15 November 2007
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Contents Introduction To The Second Edition Chapter 1 The Poor Man's Yacht: Craftsmanship and Common Sense Chapter 2 The Well-Bred Canoe: Canada's Cedarstrip Tradition Chapter 3 Anatomy Of A Canoe: Essentials Of Good Design Chapter 4 Pipe Dreams To Paper: Choosing The Right Plan The Plans Chapter 5 Preparations: Setting Up The Workshop Chapter 6 Material Matters: Machining The Wood Chapter 7 Functional Form: Making The Mold Chapter 8 The Stripper's Art: Building The Hull Chapter 9 Character Development: Installing The Trim Chapter 10 Final Details: Adding The Finishing Touches Chapter 11 Classic Care: A Guide To Maintenance & Repair Chapter 12 Different Strokes: Making Your Own Paddle Sources Acknowledgments Photography Credits

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The book to buy... All in all a very comprehensive boatbuilding book and highly recommended.--Pete Greenfield Water Craft (03/01/2004)

The book to buy... All in all a very comprehensive boatbuilding book and highly recommended. -- Pete Greenfield Water Craft (03/01/2004)

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Ted Moores is a best-selling author. In 1972, Moores pioneered the woodstrip/epoxy boatbuilding system for canoes and, since then, has promoted the fine art of wooden-canoe and kayak construction. He is the author of ""Kayaks You Can Build.""

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