Rizzetta S. Canoe and Kayak Building the Light and Easy Way: How to Build Tough, Super-Safe Boats in Kevlar, Carbon, or Fiberglass

International Marine / McGraw-Hill, Camden, 2009, 256 p. — ISBN10: 0071597352, ISBN13: 9780071597357The first quick-and-easy composite construction method for canoes and kayaksThis book is certain to appeal to any paddler with a DIY bent. Master craftsman Sam Rizzetta presents three attractive innovations: a new building method that makes Kevlar and carbon-fiber boats cheap and feasible for home builders; an ergonomically designed canoe that makes paddling easier and more comfortable; and a foam-flotation installation method that makes canoes and kayaks safe and unsinkable.The Fabric Form Method
Preparation
The Strongback
Translating a Design into Full-Size Stations
Assembling the Form
Using an Existing Canoe for a Form
The Fabric Covering
Laminating the Hull
Making a Model
Turning the Hull into a Boat
Decked Canoes and Kayaks
Finishing
Advanced Outfitting, Boat Care, and Repair
Flotation and Safety
Three Canoe Designs (and How to Modify Them)
Making a Lightweight Paddle