Building Strip-Planked Boats

This book starts with the basics and is packed with info. Use it in conjunction with the tons of videos on the Internet, watching people build boats. Lots of pictures and simple explanations. The author, Nick Schade, has designed boats for Chesapeake Light Craft, and you can purchase larger size plans for the boats that are included in smaller format within the book from his web site.

Okay, I am a fan of Nick Schade, I'll admit it up front. His first book made me cry; you can see why by reading my review. I also share his background, but certainly not his boat-building skills. Maybe someday. Anyway, I did not want this book. I have the first one, and it is fine (The Strip-Built Sea Kayak: Three Rugged, Beautiful Boats You Can Build). What more can Nick say? I watched his excellent videos, and know how he has evolved his building process. Well, I bought the book anyway, and I am glad I did. Yes, it contains the latest information, but the overall presentation of the craft, the materials, and so forth is so well done that it is worth purchasing, even if you have the first book. If you have neither, then buy both. Dare to dream, and plan to get to work. Just don't expect this to be a hand-holding, "Boat-Building for Dummies" book. Nick expects you to pull your own weight, and all the essential information is in here. You don't have to be an accomplished boat builder or even woodworker to appreciate what he presents, but you do need some imagination. This is an excellent book. Thanks, Mr. Schade

I just started building my own kayak. This book explains it all in great detail. The author, Nick Shade, is a master shipwright. Nick offers step by step videos to accompany this book on YouTube. Highly recommend.

This book is one of the few readable resources of this type and is written in a concise and easily understood fashion.It is not only an invaluable resource for the beginner due to its method and tutorial driven style but also reaffirming and inspirational for the experienced woodworker looking for a new challenge.Nick Shade has a friendly writing style full of advice gleaned from years of experience, never descending into condescension.Enjoy reading this book even if you don't intend to build a boat.

I may not be giving this enough credit, after having watched several dvd instructionals and doing other reading, but I certainly would recommend to someone wanting to familiarize themselves with the process and have some brain candy as to the possibilities. Mr Schade knows his stuff...sure I will revisit the pages again.

The info is easy to read. There are lots of photos to make things clear. It covers doing 3 different styles of boats so you will find the info your looking for that pertains to you. It eased my concerns about my ability to build a strip dingy for my boat. My fiberglass one is just not very traditional.

Packed with great information.

Instructional and a great compliment to his YouTube series. It helps bring all of the pieces together. Great work thanks for sharing your knowledge and passion.

j;jon

thank you very much great deal very fast shipping thank very well written book and descriptions. again thank you

Easy to read and very informative. I'm now on my third reading of it and intend to build the kayak featured in the book.

説明がわかりやすく、内容が豊富である。

Great book loaded with helpful information, images and explanations. Tkes the mystery out of strip v\build canoes and kayaks. Plans included to build a range of small boats.Great book.