--- product_id: 50743846 title: "Building a Strip Canoe, Second Edition, Revised & Expanded: Full-Sized Plans and Instructions for 8 Easy-To-Build, Field-Tested Canoes (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step; 100+ Photos & Illustrations" price: "£14.77" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/50743846-building-a-strip-canoe-second-edition-revised-and-expanded-full store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Building a Strip Canoe, Second Edition, Revised & Expanded: Full-Sized Plans and Instructions for 8 Easy-To-Build, Field-Tested Canoes (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step; 100+ Photos & Illustrations **Price:** £14.77 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Building a Strip Canoe, Second Edition, Revised & Expanded: Full-Sized Plans and Instructions for 8 Easy-To-Build, Field-Tested Canoes (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step; 100+ Photos & Illustrations - **How much does it cost?** £14.77 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/50743846-building-a-strip-canoe-second-edition-revised-and-expanded-full) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Building a Strip Canoe, Second Edition, Revised & Expanded: Full-Sized Plans and Instructions for 8 Easy-To-Build, Field-Tested Canoes (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step; 100+ Photos & Illustrations 2nd Revised edition by Gil Gilpatrick (ISBN: 9781565234833) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Building a Strip Canoe by Gil Gilpatrick - This book is clearly written by an expert in his field. The text is easy to follow, and the book is well illustrated. Anybody with a modicum of woodworking experience should be able to build a canoe using this book alone. The author explains how different hull shapes are appropriate for different conditions of use, and this provides valuable information for the first-time builder who may be uncertain about which style of canoe to build. A number of full size templates are included, which provide a choice of canoe designs ranging between 16 - 20ft. A word of warning though. The templates are slightly distorted, probably due to errors in the printing process, so it is important not to follow them religiously, but to use the time honoured method of laying a batten through the points to ensure that you are getting a fair curve. Gilpatrick builds his canoes without inner stems, which is a bone of contention between different canoe designers. Some insist that inner stems are important, some do not. Gilpatrick is obviously of the latter school. There is an excellent section on making cane seats, and all the information you might need to make your own paddles. All in all, I would say that this book is well worth the money, but it would probably benefit the first-time canoe builder to aquire a few other books, in addition to this one, in order to learn about the various building styles currently in use. Review: A great practical manual - This must be the most comprehensive and easily followed manual I have ever used. I had never built a canoe of any type before but decided to go the whole hog and build a stripper using this book. If the job was not easy or quick it was more to do with my inexperience and the British weather (remember summer 2012?)than any problem with the instructions. Everything is covered from choosing the wood to weaving the cane seats. Without Gil's detailed instructions I don't think I would have been successful. Now I have a lovely cedar canoe which is a joy to paddle and the envy of my friends. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 332,072 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 65 in Kayaking (Books) 81 in Canoeing (Books) 220 in Carpentry & Woodwork | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (962) | | Dimensions | 21.59 x 0.69 x 27.94 cm | | Edition | 2nd Revised edition | | ISBN-10 | 1565234839 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1565234833 | | Item weight | 1.05 kg | | Language | English | | Print length | 112 pages | | Publication date | 1 Mar. 2011 | | Publisher | Fox Chapel Publishing | ## Images ![Building a Strip Canoe, Second Edition, Revised & Expanded: Full-Sized Plans and Instructions for 8 Easy-To-Build, Field-Tested Canoes (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step; 100+ Photos & Illustrations - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/915zJzYHfIL.jpg) ![Building a Strip Canoe, Second Edition, Revised & Expanded: Full-Sized Plans and Instructions for 8 Easy-To-Build, Field-Tested Canoes (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step; 100+ Photos & Illustrations - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91NoPHwWnHL.jpg) ![Building a Strip Canoe, Second Edition, Revised & Expanded: Full-Sized Plans and Instructions for 8 Easy-To-Build, Field-Tested Canoes (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step; 100+ Photos & Illustrations - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Ne+Mkyy1L.jpg) ![Building a Strip Canoe, Second Edition, Revised & Expanded: Full-Sized Plans and Instructions for 8 Easy-To-Build, Field-Tested Canoes (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step; 100+ Photos & Illustrations - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81voMLjtu5L.jpg) ![Building a Strip Canoe, Second Edition, Revised & Expanded: Full-Sized Plans and Instructions for 8 Easy-To-Build, Field-Tested Canoes (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step; 100+ Photos & Illustrations - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91u1B44G2GL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Building a Strip Canoe by Gil Gilpatrick *by M***B on 3 December 2011* This book is clearly written by an expert in his field. The text is easy to follow, and the book is well illustrated. Anybody with a modicum of woodworking experience should be able to build a canoe using this book alone. The author explains how different hull shapes are appropriate for different conditions of use, and this provides valuable information for the first-time builder who may be uncertain about which style of canoe to build. A number of full size templates are included, which provide a choice of canoe designs ranging between 16 - 20ft. A word of warning though. The templates are slightly distorted, probably due to errors in the printing process, so it is important not to follow them religiously, but to use the time honoured method of laying a batten through the points to ensure that you are getting a fair curve. Gilpatrick builds his canoes without inner stems, which is a bone of contention between different canoe designers. Some insist that inner stems are important, some do not. Gilpatrick is obviously of the latter school. There is an excellent section on making cane seats, and all the information you might need to make your own paddles. All in all, I would say that this book is well worth the money, but it would probably benefit the first-time canoe builder to aquire a few other books, in addition to this one, in order to learn about the various building styles currently in use. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great practical manual *by B***M on 18 September 2013* This must be the most comprehensive and easily followed manual I have ever used. I had never built a canoe of any type before but decided to go the whole hog and build a stripper using this book. If the job was not easy or quick it was more to do with my inexperience and the British weather (remember summer 2012?)than any problem with the instructions. Everything is covered from choosing the wood to weaving the cane seats. Without Gil's detailed instructions I don't think I would have been successful. Now I have a lovely cedar canoe which is a joy to paddle and the envy of my friends. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must for builders of any skill level *by C***S on 30 January 2015* I appologize for my error, but this review should have been for CANOE CRAFT,by Ted Moores. Although I am not new to canoe building, the book was written very clearly, so that a novice should have little trouble, if the instructions are followed. The added building tips are a great help, which are not found in any other books I have read. Ted writes with enthusiasm that is likely to reduce any apprehension the first time builder may have. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/50743846-building-a-strip-canoe-second-edition-revised-and-expanded-full](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/50743846-building-a-strip-canoe-second-edition-revised-and-expanded-full) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*