Lightweight, handsome boats that don't take months to build. Hilary Russell of the Berkshire Boat Building School in Sheffield, Massachusetts, has been teaching the topic to first-time builders for over 20 years.

Contents

Preface

Introduction

Boat Talk: Terms for Shapes & Parts

Getting Started: Tools, Wood, Materials & Supplies, Skin Hardware

Setting Up

Building the Frame

Skinning the Boat

Finishing Up

Working with Willow

Building a Double-Bladed Paddle

Caring for & Using Your Boat

Bibliography

Sources of Plans, Parts and Materials

Addendum included: mold patterns with measurements. You'll see spacing on page 8 of the book.

by Hilary Russell
7" x 9"
150 pp., softcover, spiral bound