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The finishing and joinery techniques described will help the builder make a really professional craft.
Moore's instructions are such that the builder does not have to skimp on quality, or take shortcuts in the finished product; rather, the techniques described will allow the builder to build a quality kayak, efficiently.
The published test-panel failures for different thicknesses and materials are helpful in determining tradeoffs between the different layups.
The book is filled with photos and illustrations. The combined work on the photos by Ted and his daughter Jennifer shows in great detail what each step in the construction looks like. The photos are small but plentiful, which allows them to be right next to the related text. They excel at showing just what the text refers to, without a lot of distractions or turning of pages. This is a case where a picture really can be worth a thousand words.
By the time you get to Moores' list of sources in the back of the book, which by it's self would be a valuable reference for the novice kayak builder, every step in building a fine kayak has been detailed. Footbraces, rudders, hatches and bulkheads are all covered with the same thoroughness that is the hallmark of this book.
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