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Building Lapstrake Canoes
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Though few are aware of it, lapstrake canoes predate the more familiar canvas-covered models by at least half a century. There is a considerable difference between the two types. These are particularly fine boats for cruising and general knocking about, because they have the maneuverability of a kayak and the stability of a double ender.
They are nearly as easy to handle ashorea typical 13 footer weighs just 45 pounds, paddle and all. Building Lapstrake Canoes explains layout and construction for this easiest-to-build of all round bottom lapstrake boats. That's one reason why this book has been required reading for boatbuilding courses all across North America.
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Think of it...traditional boatbuildingno glue 'n sticks, no stitch 'n glue, no fiberglassand without the expense and bother of specialized tools. You can do ithundreds before you already have.
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Anyone
contemplating building a first lapstrake boat is understandably a bit
apprehensive. The advantage of building a canoe first is that despite
their small scantlings, lapstrake canoes are built just like larger boats.
That means that you can become familiar with layout and construction techniques
without having to invest is specialized tools. (We could have said that
building one is a good way to get your feet wet, but that's not a phrase
you're apt to hear from a boatbuilder.)
This book
has proved itself invaluable even when lapstrake canoes are built using
the glued lapstrake method, because such things as plank layout and fitting,
are virtually identical. We would suggest, though, that if you are new
to the glued lap process, that you take a good look at Glued
Lap Construction. Not only does it address the subject specifically,
it's the least expensive of our books–and if they are ordered at
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This book
begins with reading plans and making your own canoe half model. The
model making part is optional, but helps you become familiar with the
hull before you actually start putting things together. From there,
it follows the building sequence on through making the moulds, planking,
installing ribs and rails, making the double paddle, and even the finishing
process.
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Building Lapstrake Canoes is required reading for boatbuilding courses from Maine to California, and a considerable number of first-time builders have used this book to guide them through building their very first boat. The information included is applicable to virtually any lapstrake canoe. Plans are not included.
When you're done building your canoe, you'll
find out why so many before you have abandoned their canvas-covered models
in favor of lapstrakes, and why so many have gone on to build more boats.
Building
Lapstrake Canoes
121 pages, 58 illustrations, indexed
$25.00/copy (shipping weight 2 lbs.)
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Nope, it's not at all the same as the Building Lapstrake Canoes book described above...what it is, is the latest in our Boatbuilding in Pictures Series, that follows the construction of a traditional 13-footer as well as a glued lapstrake 15-footer with a profusion of photos. Read all about it. (Use
your "back" button to return to this page.)
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Lapstrake Canoe Building Plans....
13',
15', & 17' Lapstrake Canoes Our three canoes are each designed
to fulfill a specific need. The 13 footer is a 45 pound solo model; the
15 footer in the photo is also a solo (though she can be modified to carry
two) that weighs 55 pounds. Even our 17 foot tandem weighs only 65 pounds.
The specifications they share are their cedar planking, plank keels, and
particularly strong gunwales–not at all like a typical canoe. These
are the easiest to build of all lapstrake boats, and are easily driven
with their double paddles. Plans consist of three pages each: lines and
offsets, construction details, and full sized sections. Cost is $35/set
if purchased separately or $26.25/set if purchased with the book or by
using the coupon afterwards. Also available
is the complete lofting for the 15
footer–a real time saver if you want to get right to the building.
For other plans consult the Duck Trap Woodworking
plan page.
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When you place a phone order, chances are that Karen will take your
call...That's her in her 15' Lapstrake Canoe.
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