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Introduction—The
Modern Method of Ply Canoe Construction
Chapter
1
Tools, Skills & the Workshop
1.1
The Work Area
1.2
Tools
1.3
Skills
Chapter
2
Material for Stitch & Tape Construction
2.1
Wood
2.1.1 Plywood
2.1.2 Timber
(Softwoods)
2.1.3 Timber
(Hardwoods)
2.2 Glues
& Fastenings
2.3 Developments
in Epoxies
2.4 Possible
Problems with Epoxies
2.4.1 The
Epoxy Will Not Cure
2.4.2 Failure
in the Bond of Components being Glued Together
2.4.3 Cloudy
Appearance in Epoxy Coatings
2.4.4 Runs
in the Epoxy Coating
2.4.5 Other
Coating Products will not Cure over Epoxy
2.4.6 Typical
Material Requirements for an Average 16’ (4.9m) Canoe
Chapter
3
Producing the Hull Planks
3.1
Marking Out the Hull Planks
3.2 Cutting
Out the Hull Planks
Chapter
4
Joining Long Planks Together
4.1
General
4.1.1 Butt
Straps
4.1.2 Scarf
Joining Planks
4.1.3 Saw
Tooth or Castellated Join
Chapter
5
Stitching the Planks Together
5.1
Preparing the Planks for Stitching
5.2 Stitching
the Planks
5.3 Stitching
the Transom in Place (Outboard Motor Canoes)
5.4 Final
Tightening of the Stitches
Chapter
6
Checking the Shape of the Canoe
6.1
Checking the Shape of the Canoe
6.2 Correcting
the Shape of the Canoe
Chapter
7
Stitch and Tape Seams & Epoxy Filleting Frames etc in Place
7.1
General
7.2 Stitch
& Tape using Polyester Resin
7.3 Stitch
& Tape using Epoxy Resin
7.4 Omitting
the Tapes on the Outside of the Chine Seams
7.5 Eliminating
Tape Bumps on the Outside of the Chine Seam
7.6 Bonding
Plywood Frames to the Hull
7.7
General Notes on Epoxy & Bonding with Epoxy
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Chapter
8
Fitting
Out the Hull
8.1
General
8.2
The Gunwales
8.3
The Breast Hook or Deck
8.4
The Stretcher/Yoke
8.5
Seats/Thwarts
Chapter
9
Painting & Finishing (incl. Sheathing the Hull)
9.1
Painting & Varnishing
9.2
Sheathing the Hull
Chapter
10
Paddles
10.1
General
10.2.1
The Double Paddle
10.2.2
Blade Design for the Double Paddle
10.2.3
Feathering
10.3
The Single (Canadian) Canoe Paddle
10.4
Making Your Own Paddle
Chapter
11
Sailing Rigs & Gear for Canoes
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11.1
General
11.2
The Rudder
11.2.1
The Hinged Rudder
11.3
The Keel
11.3.1
The Leeboard
11.3.2
The Daggerboard
11.4
The Balance between Rig & Hull
11.5 The
Sails & Spars
11.5.1 The
Mast Support (Step)
11.5.2 Suitable
Rigs
Chapter
12
Canoe Equipment
12.1
Rudders
12.1.1 Kayak
Rudders
12.1.2 More
Open Canoe Rudders
12.2 Making
the Canoe in Two Halves
12.3 Sponsons
12.4 Floats
12.5 Outboard
Brackets & Wells
12.6 Yokes
& Stretchers
12.7 Chair/Seat
Backs and Bottoms
12.8 Sculling/Rowing
Outriggers
12.9 Canoe
Trolleys
Chapter
13
Appendices
13.1
Cutting Scarf Joins
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