Build Your Own Canoe (Manual of Techniques)

Build Your Own Canoe is a comprehensive, clearly structured, and uncomplicated manual that guides the reader through the various stages of constructing an inexpensive, lightweight, and versatile plywood canoe. Topics covered include design considerations; building and fitting out the basic hull; customizing the hull to suit yourself; repair and maintenance; advice on transportation, storage, camping and river access; safety and the maiden voyage; and the history of the canoe.