Auch für Laien sehr gut verständlich!, 21. Februar 2001

Habe nach diesem Buch ein 2-er Kayak gemäss dem Plan im Buch gebaut und konnte dies bewerkstelligen, ohne je zuvor ein ähnliches Projekt durchgeführt zu haben. Das trotzdem mein Englisch nicht unbedingt das geübteste ist. Ich denke das spricht für die unbedingte Praxisnähe des Buches und ist so nur zu empfehlen.

       El mejor libro acerca de construcción de kayaks, 20. April 2000

Si estás pensando en construir un kayak de madera, este libro es el mejor. Compré cuatro libros sobre éste mismo tema y la verdad que con el que escribió Nick basta y sobra. Además, la construcción del bote se divide en pasos realmente fáciles de seguir. Es un proyecto que te va a dar un montón de satisfacciones.

       The Strip Built Kayak, 2. April 2000

After searching the net, I came across this book at Nick's Internet site. I purchased the book, and paid him more I might add than if I'd first found it on Amazon. I have found this book to be very informative and motivating. I am confident that anyone, even if you've never worked w/wood before could build a boat after reading this. The added bonus is that he includes the offsets (don't get scared) for three of his boats. At first this chapter intimidated me, however after reading it a second time (and slower) it all made sense. Lofting is like a "connect the dots" coloring book, only you have to use the offsets to first place the dots in the right place. Once you place the dots, simply connect them to make a form. I can't wait to get started on my first boat! Oh by the way, I don't mind paying him a little extra considering the quality of this book. This book is as much a work of art as the kayaks are. A great book!

       This is the best one folks!, 14. Dezember 1999

There are perhaps four books out on building kayaks available through Amazon. This is the most recent to date, and definately the best of the four I've purchased so far. I just completed a canvas number on G. Putz's book, ( which is an exceptional book also), but I wish I had seen this one at the onset for it's strength as a general reference.

So far I've know of three basic kayak building techniques - canvas on frame, stitched plywood, and strip kayaks. This book describes the very advanced (and perhaps most beautiful) method of making a boat of strips with re-enforcing epoxy. They are absolutely beautiful creations, though probably a little heavier than the plywood ones.

This is a very highly detailed book with great photographs and computer generated diagrams. The author is a professional boat-builder who, like the magician that reveals his tricks, descibes everything - down to proper material selection, a list of current suppliers, plans (x3 + paddles), scientific details on boyancy and design, and numerous other details. This book is useful to those going off of other techniques and advices.

Skill-wise I would say that you'd have to be fairly advanced, not afraid to use epoxy and fiberglass, and the owner of at least a band-saw. ( unless you buy a kit or pre-cut wood)

A great resource! I'm building a strip one next!

P.S. - the guy who says that these boats aren't seaworthy is full of bunk!

       The final push !!!, 18. Oktober 1999

I have been thinking about building a kayak for some time now. I ordered this book from Amazon and I have now started building. I couldn't have hoped for a better building companion ! The explanations are clear, the text is encouraging and the fact that there are three free plan/offsets makes this book a well-worth investment. I feel very confident of building the Guillemot from the book even though I have absolutely no previous experience in building kayaks.