Building a Jawbone Kayak [Paperback]

Zu Freeman (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 54 pages
• Publisher: Tamal Vista Pubns; 1st edition (June 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0917436032
• ISBN-13: 978-0917436031
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,935,023 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This was an enjoyable project I am glad I did it., June 5, 1999

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Greg Slowinski ([e-mail]) (Stevens Point, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Building a Jawbone Kayak (Paperback)

I bought the book and just finished the kayak. I found the book to be very good instruction manual on building the kayak,I have a beginning to intermediate experience in woodworking.

I found that a few of the instructions were not very clear but going by my instincts everything worked out O.K. The project took me 3 weeks to complete working 2-3 hours per day. I had to purchase all the materials and my cost was $200. This would be a good project if you have materials to recycle into the construction of the Kayak.

The Basic construction of the kayak is as follows: First you build a frame from ripped plywood strips, then cover this with canvas, and then waterproof the canvas.

When complete the kayak is a very water worthy vessel and is fast and quiet.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb book; easy to follow instructions for the beginner!, April 1, 1999

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[e-mail] (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Building a Jawbone Kayak (Paperback)

I built one of these kayaks described within for less than $50CDN... it is sturdy, flexible, elegant, and will never sink completely (all wood and canvas)! The text is clear and concise (the book includes full-sized plans); the author has taught many a building seminar creating these boats and knows what he's talking about. Highly recommended for those who want a kayak or canoe but can't afford the usual high price and don't mind getting glue on their hands and a few splinters...