A Woodworking Magazine Top 40 Book
Now revised and expanded with 32 pages of color and an updated resources section, this 70,000-copy international bestseller, known as the 'Bible of canoe building' is back, bigger and better than ever.
Ted Moores is a master builder of woodstrip/epoxy canoes. Over four decades teaching wooden-boat construction, he discovered that the same dream motivates all of his students, no matter their age: to build something beautiful and functional.
Canoecraft is the road map to that dream. Moores offers comprehensive instructions for the first-time builder, and for the second-time builder. He adds a variety of canoe plans, each presented as a traditional table of offsets. There is also a series of builder's tips and techniques, and an entire chapter on carving a paddle, the perfect accompaniment to a handcrafted canoe.
Whether the goal is to build a general-purpose recreational canoe, or an efficient modern tripping canoe, or a full-decked fast-cruising canoe with walnut veneer, Canoecraft is the ideal guide to making it happen successfully.
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Firefly Books; Revised & enlarged edition (November 15, 2007)
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 0.5 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
Reviews
An excellent definitive book ... something you must read if you are going to build a woodstrip canoe. (Canoeist 2001-07-01)
If you want to build a strip-plank canoe -- or kayak -- Canoecraft is the book to buy... All in all a very comprehensive boatbuilding book and highly recommended. (Pete Greenfield Water Craft)
"I am female, I built the redbird 20 yrs ago. It is the most awesome paddle. It has been to Minnesota, Columbia river, etc. I found the directions clear and easy, I lofted the stations, did everything. The most difficulty I had was the fiberglassing: Colorado winters get cold and the epoxy clouded some on the outside. The shop couldn't keep up with the cold. This book also guides you through design features that help you build the shape for the funtion you desire. After 20 yrs, this book is still on my shelf."
- Horse Lady
"I built my Hiawatha over 12 years ago using this book. I had not one idea about carpentry, the mechanics of wood, or anything related to boat building. I remember poring over this book in my "thinking" chair (an absolute necessity in any shop)and following, to the best of my ability, the instructions that were put forth. I'm sure there may be other books out there that will help you with building your own, but this is at the top of my list and worth every penny. Also, the process of building the canoe took me about a year, but I feel confident that I could make one now, start to finish, in about two-three months. It helps that I have a shop full of tools, but I originally built this canoe with the bare minimum as identified in "Canoecraft.""
- S. Osberger
"A very good book about Cedar Strip Canoe building and its history. I have looked at other canoe building books online, but I kept seeing this book pop up. And I now know why people kept raving about it. It is a very well done book that's a progretion of the authors and others knowledge. Right off the top of my head I can't remember what addition he's up to, but he learns and releases new additions with more information. I have not got my canoe done yet, but I have started. One suggestion, read or at least familiarize yourself with all of the techniques/chapters in the book before you start. You can always look back, but you can't always fix the wood if you miss something."
- Mike Brown
"I've used Ted Moores' book to build a Redbird design and could not be happier with my canoe. The author was very precise in expaining all the steps neccasary to complete the project. If anyone is intrested in pesonal watercraft or traditional apperance this book is a must have."
- Randolph P. Moore
"I was impressed with this book the moment I opened the package. I literally read 3/4 of the book the day it arrived. The pictures are B&W and show good detail, although I wish some were color. The amount of info contained in the book is ALMOST overwhelming. I'm sure to refer back to the book as I build my first canoe. My son has been by three times in the last two weeks; he's picked up this book every time he's stopped. I believe with this book and one other I purchased, they will answer 99% of any questions I might come up with before finishing my boat. It's already helped with several thoughts important before choosing a canoe or starting the project. I'm a firm believer in the phrase " Those who fail to plan, plan to fail.". This book has already helped me get my thoughts together and plan the design and process I want to use. I'm sure it will be invaluable during the actual construction."
- Redwood00
About the Author
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.
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