Customer Reviews

The Wood and Canvas Canoe: A Complete Guide to its History, Construction, Restoration and Maintenance

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I had an old canvas canoe I used for duck hunting that was in desperate need of repair. My hunting buddy and I decided to tackle the job of replacing broken ribs, rotten planking and re-canvasing the old girl. We literally had no idea of what we were getting into, and without the help of this book we would still be lost. It provided us with some great ideas and great step by step instructions.

After reading the book twice, I understand much of what was written. However, it does require a second read. It is not a book full of diagrams on how to do every task and does probably require some experience in boat building. Great history section.... one of the best parts. Would recommend it to anyone interested in reproducing the history of this great art. The section on building the forms was well written and probably the most important part of the book. All in all, a good read and well worth the purchase.

Helpful guide for the canoe enthusiast that wants to build or repair their own canoe. Wether it be wood or canvas.

I purchased this book as a gift - but read it myself before giving it to them. The most informative book with very good illustrations.
It helped me make decisions on the purchase of a wood & canvas canoe. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in canoes.

Famos
Montana

Restoring a 1948 Old Town canoe makes this book real handy, particularly when it has damage and "sponsons".