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Book Synopsis: NOW WITH METRIC OFFSETS! Tired of struggling with that heavy plastic kayak? Are you looking for a lightweight boat but not willing to take out a second mortgage to buy it? What if I told you that you could build a boat weighting less than 35 lbs for $300 to $500? You can and in my new book I will show you how. This style was very popular in the 1950's and 1960's and many boat plans appeared in magazines such as Popular Mechanics and Popular Science. Even though it is no longer fashionable in the magazines, the fuselage style of construction is still probably the most cost effective way to build a small boat. Recently I have seen a renewed interest in this type of boat construction. People are rediscovering the advantages of Fuselage style Skin Boats. Fuselage frames boats cost very little to build. A sheet of marine plywood, a lightweight wood such as cedar for the stringers, a few yards of a synthetic fabric for the skin and something to waterproof the skin. Materials for a basic 17' kayak cost around $300. Adding a seat, deck rigging and adjustable footrest would add another $100 to $150 dollars depending on your preferences. For somewhere around $400 you can build a high-performance, 30-35 lbs boat. A composite construction canoe or kayak of similar weight would cost thousands of dollars. This book will walk you through the process of building your own Skin on Frame canoe or kayak. I start by addressing the space needed to build a boat as well as tools needed. There is a detailed section on laying out the frames from a table of offsets. Progressing to how to assemble the frame, skinning the boat and through all the steps to preparing your boat for launching. Included are offsets for three of my boat designs. The StoneFly canoe, Curlew, a 15' Sea Kayak and new sea kayak design Pouco Barta.
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Are you tired of struggling with a heavy plastic kayak? Do you dream of owning a lightweight boat without breaking the bank? Look no further than our new book, "Fuselage Frame Boats: A Guide to Building Skin Kayaks and Canoes." With our step-by-step instructions and now available with metric offsets, you can build a boat weighing less than 35 lbs for an affordable $300 to $500. Don't miss out on this cost-effective and efficient way to create your own small boat.
In the 1950s and 1960s, fuselage style construction was all the rage, with boat plans featured in popular magazines like Popular Mechanics and Popular Science. While it may no longer be in vogue, the advantages of fuselage style skin boats cannot be ignored. Discover how to construct a boat that costs very little to build, using marine plywood, lightweight wood like cedar for the stringers, synthetic fabric for the skin, and waterproofing agents. For as low as $400, you can have a high-performance boat that weighs only 30-35 lbs, a fraction of the cost of composite construction canoes or kayaks.
Our comprehensive book guides you through every step of the process, from determining the required space and tools, to laying out the frames using our provided table of offsets. You'll learn how to expertly assemble the frame, apply the skin, and prepare your boat for its maiden voyage. In addition, we have included offsets for three of our boat designs: the versatile StoneFly canoe, the sleek Curlew 15' Sea Kayak, and the exciting new sea kayak design, Pouco Barta.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to fulfill your dream of owning a lightweight, affordable, and high-performance boat. Start building your own skin on frame canoe or kayak today by getting a copy of "Fuselage Frame Boats: A Guide to Building Skin Kayaks and Canoes." Get inspired and take the first step towards your next adventure by clicking here now.
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