Woodstrip
Rowing Craft
How to Build, Step by Step
by
Susan Van Leuven
Hardcover
225 x 285mm
288pp
Published by Schiffer Publishing, West Chester, Pennsylvania USA
R.R.P.$74.90
ISBN 0-7643-2553-1
Extract from back cover of book:
It is finally here... a comprehensive guide to construction of wood strip rowing craft. Wood strip construction is renowned for its facility in producing sophisticated hull shapes, and can be mastered by the hobby builder interested in creating a quality boat. This book introduces rowers to the delights of constructing the ideal boat, to meet one's particular needs and aesthetic desires. The wooden parts are made with ordinary wood shop tools, employing standard working techniques. Fiberglass and epoxy can be applied successfully by the first-time user, following the detailed instructions in this book. Finishing methods are also presented, to help builders show off their craftsmanship to best advantage. This volume includes step-by-step construction notes for two different rowing boats. A fast but stable craft developed for sport fishing, and a sleek pulling boat for sliding seat rowing offer two distinctly different alternatives to suit different tastes and uses. The building processes are illustrated in detail so that readers may complete a boat relying on this book as an instruction reference. So open the cover, and turn the pages to learn how you can build your own beautiful and able rowing craft.
About the Author: Susan Van Leuven builds canoes and rowing craft at her shop/studio near Battle Ground, in southwest Washington state. She exhibits her work at boat shows around the Pacific Northwest, and by special arrangement at indoor venues. Her special affinity for canoes began in childhood, with summertime paddling adventures. Her family always had boats for recreational use, and all the kids were encouraged to develop boating skills through on-water experience. Susan acquired a passion for rowing during two years of training and racing with the Washington State University crew. Her first experience with boat building was instigated by her husband, and the "boat building bug" has flourished ever since, with a succession of craft being launched since the first one in l 989. Susan shares shop space with her habitual boat builder husband, Dick Jenny. She also enjoys her other work as a field wildlife biologist, which allows her to see and appreciate wildlife in a natural setting. Susan finds the activities of building and using small boats complementary to wildlife work, and is sometimes able to blend the two for a "best job ever" experience.
Photos: Colour
Units of Measurement: Imperial
Contents
Introduction
Chapter One: Terms and Definitions
Chapter
Two: Workspace and Equipment
Facilities
- Workspace Size
- Access
-
Temperature Control
- Light
- Power Sources
- Protection from Airborne
Contaminants
- Risks to Surroundings
Tools
- Table Saw
- Drill
-
Drill Press
- Jigsaw
- Angle Grinder
- Dual Action Sander
- Vacuum
-
Other Tools
Safety
Chapter
Three: Building Materials
Strip Stock
Framework Materials
Plywood
Fiberglass
Cloth
Epoxy
Metal Fasteners
Adhesives
Chapter
Four: Plans
Selection of Plans
Reading Plans
Lofting
Chapter
Five: Building the Mold
The Strongback
Stations, Stem Form and Transom
Plate
Mounting Stations on the Strongback
Chapter
Six: Making the Stem, Transom and Keel or King Plank
Making the Stem
-
Epoxy Putty/Fiberglass Reinforced Stem
- Laminated Wood Stem
- Solid Wood
Stem
Making the Transom
- Solid Hardwood Transom
- Plywood Transom with
Hardwood Face
Making the Keel Plank or King Plank
- King Plank
- Keel
Plank
Chapter
Seven: Stripping the Hull
Stripping Patterns
Using Strip Color by Design
Hanging
the First Strip
- First Strip - Liz
- First Strip - Rangeley Lakes Boat
Stripping
the Sides
Stripping the Bottom
- Bottom - Liz
- Bottom - Rangeley Lakes
Boat
Chapter
Eight: Preparing the Hull for Fiberglass
Pulling Staples and Nails
Trimming
Tails
Fairing the Hull
Installing Outside Stems
Fairing: Part Two
Filling
Voids
Sanding for Looks
Chapter
Nine: Fiberglassing the Hull
The Outer Hull
- Laying Out the Cloth
-
Applying the Saturation Coat
- Filling the Weave of the Cloth
Removing the
Hull from the Mold
Preparing for Fiberglass: Interior of Hull
Fillets and
Joint Reinforcement
Fiberglassing the Interior Hull
- Fitting Cloth into
the Hull
- Saturation Coat of Epoxy Inside Hull
- Recoating the Interior
Chapter
Ten:Gunwales and Corner Bracing
The Gunwales
- Inwales
- Outwales
The
Deck or Breasthook
Quarter Knees
Gunwales Part !!
- Wooden Plugs
-
Transom Trim
- Shaping and Surface Preparation for Finish
Transom Knee
Chapter
Eleven: Extra Protection
Protective Epoxy Coatings
Wear Shoe
Keel
Stem
Band
Rope Set into the Outwales
Chapter
Twelve: Fixed Seats
Bench Seats
Seat Risers
Seat Stringers
- Perforated
Stringers
- Stringers Sawn to Shape
- Steam-Bent Stringers
Fan-style
Seat
Chapter
Thirteen: Oarlocks and Drop-In Rowing Units
Gunwale-mounted Oarlocks
Drop-in
Sliding Seat Rowing Unit
Chapter
Fourteen: Finishing
Varnish
-
Surface Preparation
- Varnishing the Hull
- Varnishing the Gunwales
-
Wet Sanding
Paint
Chapter
Fifteen: Accessory Equipment
Oars
Foot Braces
Cartop Racks and Trailers
Dollies
Motors
and Sailing Gear
More Goodies
Appendix
A: Lists of Tools
Appendix B: Lists of Materials and Supplies
Appendix C:
Lists of Supply Sources
Endnotes
References