Date: Mon, 09 Nov 1998 13:21:02 +1300
From: Eddie van den Hurk 
Subject: [Paddlewise] Books on design.

Kia  Ora,

"Could someone please recommend a good book on sea kayak design both in
terms of boat design and boat construction. Author, publisher and date
of publication would be helpful."
This might lead to somewhat better understanding of the beasts and who
knows I might even build my own creation one day.A "DOIR" model
Thank you in advance for  your help.

Eddie.



Date: Mon, 09 Nov 1998 08:24:29 -0800
From: Darrell Pearse 
Subject: [Paddlewise] Books on design

The Strip-built Sea Kayak by Nick Shade is very good. In both the building and the design of kayaks. 

There is sections on how design affects performance, as well as fitting your kayak, and custom designs. 

It is published by Ragged Mountian Press. ISBN # 0-07-057989-X

You should be able to order it from:   WWW.AMAZON.COM
  

Darrell



Date: Mon, 09 Nov 1998 10:36:24 -0800
From: Darrell Pearse
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Books on design

I had spelled Nick's name wrong. It is : Nick Schade.

Sorry Nick.

>>> Darrell Pearse DPEAR 11/09/98 08:24AM >>>
The Strip-built Sea Kayak by Nick Shade is very good. In both the building and the design of kayaks. 

There is sections on how design affects performance, as well as fitting your kayak, and custom designs. 

It is published by Ragged Mountian Press. ISBN # 0-07-057989-X

You should be able to order it from:   www.AMAZON.COM 
  
Darrell



Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1998 14:01:39 -0500 
From: "Sisler, Clyde" 
Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Books on design

You may find something of interest @ http://www.databoat.com/



Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 21:12:38 -0500
From: Nick Schade 
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Books on design

Thanks for recommending my book. For a reference that goes into a little
bit more technical detail, check out John Winters' "The Shape of the
Canoe". It is not just about canoes. While it does not get into detail
about the proper use of Canadian Ballast Stones, it does get into the
physics of boat performance.


Nick Schade
Guillemot Kayaks
10 Ash Swamp Rd
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 659-8847

http://www.guillemot-kayaks.com/

>>>>"It's not just Art, It's a Craft!"<<<<