Building the Maine Guide Canoe [Hardcover]

Jerry Stelmok (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1992

The Maine guide canoe is an emblem of the great wilderness of Maine - and of brilliant craftsmanship. In this classic book, master canoe builder Jerry Stelmok shares his vast knowledge and experience, taking you through the building process in clear, step-by-step progression with large photographs detailing every stage.

For those who long for the grace, flexibility, and durability of the traditional cedar canoe, this book offers a unique opportunity to both own and build one.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Building the Maine Guide Canoe is a unique and invaluable compendium."
--Jay Sperling, Canoe magazine

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From the Back Cover

The Maine guide canoe is an emblem of the great wilderness of Maine - and of brilliant craftsmanship. In this classic book, master canoe builder Jerry Stelmok shares his vast knowledge and experience, taking you through the building process in clear, step-by-step progression with large photographs detailing every stage. For those who long for the grace, flexibility, and durability of the traditional cedar canoe, this book offers a unique opportunity to both own and build one. (7 1/4 X 10 1/4, 276 pages, b&w photos, illustrations, diagrams)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 276 pages
• Publisher: Lyons Press; 1st edition (June 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558211667
• ISBN-13: 978-1558211667
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,422,430 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #51 in Books > Professional & Technical > Transportation > Ships > Boat Building

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Customer Reviews

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for those interested in how canoes are made, April 22, 1998

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[e-mail] (Gig Harbor WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Building the Maine Guide Canoe (Hardcover)

I read the book because I wanted to know how wood and canvas canoes are made. This was the book recommended by a friend that has four wood and canvas canoes. I found it to be a straight forward book on how to make a canoe starting from selecting the wood, to stretching on the canvas. Every step was explained as if your father was teaching you the family business.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fine instructional manual, August 1, 2009

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Damon Lee "Damon" (Montana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Building the Maine Guide Canoe (Paperback)

The book is very thorough in procedures for building a wood/canvas canoe. The author explains in detail the process from start to finish and has very detailed photos depicting his process. Unless you have previously studied boat building, you may have a hard time understanding the plans included at the end of the book. The drawings are complicated and require a bit of forehand knowledge. Fantastic book for anyone interested in building their own canoe.