A modular system approach to sot kayak sailing, paddling and. Basic stitchandglue manual this manual describes the building of a small boat by the stitchandglue method, also known as taped seams. Working on taping up the deckhull joint on a stitch and glue night heron at the woodenboat school. Once the epoxy cures, the stitches are removed, and the result is a handsome, strong, watertight boat. This book should prove to be one of the standards on boatbuilding that will be on. Stitch and glue plywood construction of computercut panels makes the assembly very userfriendly. Its basically stitching thin pieces of plywood together with copper wire, adding an epoxy glue and then all sorts of steps ens. Too busy building guitars these days tho, and they are a lot easier to carry around. Stitchandglue boatbuilding lays out the basic building.
I am really looking for a first book or even an online essay that compares the various types of boat construction, proscons, with emphasis on considerations for the first time builder. No need to loft or enlarge from dimensional layouts with the glenl full pattern system. Since outrigger canoes attain stability via the ama and iako set up, the boat can be pretty narrow beam of 20. The stitch and glue canoe building method is an easy and affordable way for a beginning canoeist to make his or her own boat. Basic stitch and glue manual this manual describes the building of a small boat by the stitch and glue method, also known as taped seams.
Stitch and glue is a simple boat building method which uses plywood panels stitched together, usually with copper wire, and glued together with epoxy resin. Stitch and glue kayak designs plywood kayaks by one. Free stitch and glue software with plans output boat. Sit on top kayaks, sot kayaks, stitch and glue boat designs, stitch and glue boats, stitch and glue kayaks, stitch and glue trimarans, trimarans.
Pygmy arctic tern 14 pygmyboats making the petrel play a cedar strip kayak duration. Jul 28, 2017 36 videos play all stitch and glue kit construction. How to build any boat the stitch and glue way more free plans hiding in books. Boat building professional tips for gluing stitch n glue boats booklet boat design directory boat design gallery boat design book. If you end up building this boat please send me a photograph of the results. As much as i wanted to have the plywood kayaks available to builders in a kit form early on, i could not envision any kits made by third parties due to manufacturing compromises, refinement. You can read my experiences making this kayak in the journal i. The rc model x1 is an inexpensive way to try out this popular contruction method. You can build eleven boats from this book, nine kayaks plus a sailing skiff and a rowing. Plywood kayak kits stitch and glue kayak kits by one. A very good way of getting free plans is by purchasing designers books.
The clc kit included fiberglass tape, about 2 inches wide, with finished edges to be used on the hull interior as we. Apr 15, 2009 the definitive howto manual for the most popular method of amateur boatbuilding. Stitchandglue construction, along with the development of epoxy and modern mahogany marine plywood, has revolutionized and revitalized wooden boat building. Building a stitch and glue sea kayak i introduction since a long time i wished to build a boat wit my hands. In traditional boatbuilding the builder needs to transfer. In a nutshell stitch and glue boatbuilding has 4 major steps. Turn your 54 work of art canoe into a beautiful and very functional canoe light. Stitchandglue boatbuilding may be the most popular method of amateur. The objective of one ocean kayaks stitch and glue kits is to make building your plywood kayak really easy, quick and having great fun doing it. Oct 03, 2017 the stitch and glue canoe building method is an easy and affordable way for a beginning canoeist to make his or her own boat. In this method the home builder cuts out marine plywood panels to prescribed shapes, then puts them together with wire stitches long enough to glue and seal the seams. Assembling the panels and stitching them together then gluing a stitch and glue night heron. Each plank and the bottom have a step scarf precut.
Wooden boat building boat building plans boat plans canoe camping canoe and kayak wooden kayak wooden boats top boat kayaking gear free stitch and glue kayak plans what others are saying. In consultation we decide on a schedule to build your stitch and glue canoe. Stitch and glue boatbuilding may be the most popular method of amateur boatbuilding today. During construction, eric and dillon will explain options for outfitting the boats with seats, backrests, foot braces, hatch covers, and deck rigging. Sample picture only for illustration stitch and glue boat plans book. I have come to love the stitch and glue process and working with epoxy, and it was good fun comparing and contrasting the differences in build procedures between pygmy and the company i had dealt with previously. Handsome, straightforward to build, and with famously likable handling qualities on the water, 8000 of the awardwinning chesapeakeseries kits have been built around the world, with countless more from plans. You can build some of the designs on this website with plywood. Small holes are made around the edges of the pieces. Waters dancing boat kits we manufacture precision cut stitch and glue sea kayak and canoe kits, from okoume mahogany marine plywood. Stitch and glue kayak building boat building, wooden. These classic and beautiful lines, the result of centuries of development, produce a hull that is maneuverable, and suited to rough water.
Stitch and glue boatbuilding method using plywood and epoxy. Canoe building course stitch and glue construction. Basically, the technique consists of gluing panels of plywood together using epoxy and fiberglass. Making the coaming on the stitch and glue night heron. Nov 23, 2014 one day longtoe over on instructables felt like building himself a kayak. Plywood panels are cut to shape and stitched together to form an accurate hull shape without the need for forms or special tools. This type of construction can eliminate much of the need for frames or ribs. I would like to paint the hull red, the inside white, and leave the decks and thwarts bright finished. In stitchandglue boatbuilding, one of the leading practitioners and teachers of the craft assembles the definitive howto manual for the most popular method of amateur boatbuilding today. Stitch and glue rowing shell stitchandglue boatbuilding.
Stitch and glue boat building classes guillemot kayaks. Petrel stitchandglue kayak i shaped the endpours so that the deck fits tightly on the hull. Stitch and glue construction, along with the development of epoxy and modern mahogany marine plywood, has revolutionized and revitalized wooden boat building. Eight months later, he has a dandy of a kayakalmost entirely diyable. Plywood parts of the boat are measured and cut according to plans. The easy to build kit produces a real kayak the same way as if you bought a full size kit. The instructions and materials for the pygmy kit called for completely glassing the interior as well as the exterior of the hull. We manufacture precision cut stitchandglue sea kayak and canoe kits, from okoume mahogany marine plywood. Free stitch and glue boat plans for building plywood boats. Outboard boat plans and kits directory build your own boat. In stitchandglue boatbuilding, one of the leading practitioners and teachers of. Even though weve gone through extreme efforts to make hull assembly as easy as possible, we recommend at least some prior experience building a project via stitchandglue.
The stitch and glue method of boat construction is faster and lighter than traditional wooden boat building methods. The definitive howto manual for the most popular method of amateur boatbuilding. Bottom, planks, and bulkheads are computer cut from lloyds certified bs 1088 okume plywood. Id like to thank you for deciding to buy a spira international boat plan. Stitchandglue boat building an illustrated tutorial assembling a. To build a simple two person outrigger canoe using stitch and glue with a thin, fairly bendable steamed likely plywood. Stitch and glue tips and tricks diy stitch and glue boat construction is a lot like sewing 1 cut out your pieces of cloth wood generally plywood but also solid wood pieces using a pattern or more likely directions and dimensions for each piece. I would i built two stitch and glue sea kayaks from kits. How to build any boat the stitchandglue way more free plans hiding in books.
One was a chesapeake light craft and one was a pygmy. The photo sequence to the right shows the construction of pygmys osprey triple kayak kit featured in wooden boat magazine, vol. To book a canoe building course, use the registration form below. Solo wood mgm, french plans for a stitch and glue rowing skiff julie skiff, stitch and glue, the flatbottomed 15ft 6in skiff. Illustrated guide to building a spira international stitch. We can build an evening or day each week or group the construction in one or more multiday periods. How to build fulmar an article by courtesy of paul nicol from freedom kayaks ltd. Building a spira international stitch and glue boat by jeff spira hi, im jeff spira. Hi, im thinking of making a stitch and glue kayak from plans in the new kayak shop which is an american book from a company called chesapeak light. The sea kayak is easy to build with the simplified stitchnglue plywood building method. This is a clip art video i made of all the steps i made to make my first stitch and glue rowboat.
To see the entire list of stitchnglue videos scroll to the bottom of this page. The development of epoxy resins and quality marine plywood has revolutionized wooden boat building for the self builder. Stitchandglue construction, along with the development of epoxy and modern mahogany marine plywood, has revolutionized and revitalized wooden boat. If you dont want to deal with lofting from the offsets, you can use the pdf at the bottom of this page or order the hardcopy prints from me. Work carefully and refer to our manual and the epoxy book included in your. Building a stitch and glue sea kayak by davide boschi italy version sep 2002 page 6 4 nesting the pieces on the plywood sheet in europe, the standard dimensions of plywood sheets are 3100 x 1530 millimeters. Any best practices or recommendations on paint products and techniques. The method originated in england in the early 60s and the first boat built was a mirror dinghy designed by jack holt. Its a fast and easy way to build a boat, but i dont enjoy the process. How to build fulmar an article by courtesy of paul nicol from freedom kayaks ltd all plans on this site are for free.
This method of building requires very little skill. This method of building is not only stronger, lighter, and faster than traditional wooden boat building, but it also takes far less skill. Petrel stitchandglue kayak build progress logs fyne. I cut a small slot through the tips so that the ends of the deck could protrude rather than rest on the high point, which would leave a gap. Stitch and glue kayak designs plywood kayaks by one ocean. These step by step videos show the stitchandglue kayak construction process. Free plans for shrike, a lightweight sea kayak for stitch and glue construction. Plywood panels are cut to shape and stitched together to form an accurate hull shape without the need for forms. He then inserts a series of building stations for the stripped deck process and begins to create the patterns as desired with. In this method the home builder cuts out marine plywood panels to prescribed shapes, then puts them together with wire stitches long enough to glue and seal the seams with epoxy. Best of all, you will own the ultimate performance stitch and glue kayak design that you can possibly build from a kit. Our kits utilize our unique quicklock connector system for fast and accurate assembly of hull panels, we include seats, footbraces, hatches, bulkheads, deck hardware and assembly manual.
Ive been designing, building and sailing boats for nearly 40 years. This book guided me through my one stitchandglue project. Sep 11, 2015 this is a clip art video i made of all the steps i made to make my first stitch and glue rowboat. This 14part video walks you through every step in the construction of a wooden chesapeake 16 kayak. Discussion in wooden boat building and restoration started by spencerh, aug 11. Our boatbuilding books feature expert instruction, covering stitchandglue and stripplanked techniques. Heres how a clc stitch and glue kayak is assembled. Well, not quite but it is a very large kayak model equal to the real thing in detail. Paint for stitch and glue boat oil paint for sure the latex porch paints are for elcheapo builds or work boats and require at least a months curing time before launching. Virtually every part in the boat is furnished as a full size pattern. Im building a candlefish stitch and glue boat designed by sam devlin, and im wondering what other people have done for finishing i. You can read my experiences making this kayak in the journal i tried. How to build small boats by chris kulczycki 2005, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Wadefish 1532 canoe plans, kayak plans, other boat plans.
I had read a few books and some boatbuilders reports on this matter. Plywood kayak kits stitch and glue kayak kits by one ocean. We have many simple canoe and boat shelve plans that. Stitchandglue boatbuilding may be the most popular method of amateur boatbuilding today. The stitch and glue boatbuilding method is an easy way for a beginner to make a plywood boat. To instill a plywood kayak with some of the nice characteristics of its wood strip cousins took some creative tweaking but the effort paid off and i just couldnt be happier with the cruiser that was born. The first one has been built ella skiff, stitch and glue, smaller 12ft version of the julie skiff sunny skiff, plans for building a 14ft lightweight flattie. Diy stitch and glue boat construction is a lot like sewing. Stitchandglue kayak building books the new kayak shop. Stitchandglue boat building an illustrated tutorial. Enlivened with tales of boat shop mishaps and designs gone bad that entertain as they instruct, this invaluable book includes full plans and assembly instructions for nine boats. The structure is carefully and neatly reinforced with epoxy and fiberglass for use on rocky beaches. Stitchandglue plywood construction of computercut panels makes the assembly very userfriendly.
And yesthat does mean all planking and decking is patterned. In milan, italy, there is a company bca demcokit which deals exclusively boat plans and. The panel shapes differ, but the stitch and glue steps are nearly identical. To see the entire list of stitch n glue videos scroll to the bottom of this page. Devlins book is a reference for building using the stitch and glue method. Stitch and glue kayak building boat building, wooden boat.
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