Canoecraft: An Illustrated Guide to Fine Woodstrip Construction » (Reprint of Second Edition. Revised and e)

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.

Back in print: A revised second edition of a classic how-to book on canoe building. The new edition is updated to include advances in glues and techniques since the original was published, as well as five new canoe plans, builder tips and paddle carving.

Canoeist

An excellent definitive book ... something you must read if you are going to build a woodstrip canoe.

Introduction to the Second Edition

1. The Poor Man's Yacht


Craftsmanship and Common Sense
2. The Well-bred Canoe


Canada's Cedarstrip Tradition
3. Anatomy of a Canoe


Essentials of Good Design
4. Pipe Dreams to Paper


Choosing the Right Plan The Plans
5. Preparations


Setting up the Workshop
6. Material Matters


Machining the Wood
7. Functional Form


Making the Mold
8. The Stripper's Art


Building the Hull
9. Character Development


Installing the Trim
10. Final Details


Adding the Finishing Touches
11. Classic Core


A Guide to Maintenance & Repair
12. Different Strokes


Making Your Own Paddle

Sources

Acknowledgements

Photography Credits