Part 1 The Background
- 1 Introduction
  - The Strip-Building Method
  - What You Need to Build a Boat
  - Three Strip-Building Projects
- 2 Materials
  - Wood
  - Resin
  - Reinforcing Fabrics
  - Glues
  - Tape
  - Waxed Paper
  - Paint and Varnish
- 3 Tools
  - Hand Tools
  - Power Tools
  - Safety Equipment
- 4 Lofting
  - Offset Tables
  - Cutting Forms
  - Aligning Forms
  - Inner Stems and Transoms
Part 2 The Building Process
- 5 Getting Started
  - Setting Up Shop
  - Milling Strips
  - Setting Up Forms
- 6 Stripping the Hull
  - The First Strips
  - The Next Strips
  - Filling In
  - The Boat Bottom
  - Closing
- 7 Fairing the Hull
  - Scraping
  - Planing
  - Sanding the Wood
  - Sharp Corners
  - Wetting the Wood
- 8 Staining
- 9 Fiberglassing
  - Using Epoxy
  - Preparation
  - Cutting the Glass
  - Wetting Out the Cloth
  - Fill Coats
- 10 Finishing
  - Final Fill Coats
  - Sanding
  - Varnishing
  - Buffing Out the Finish
Part 3 Boats You Can Build
- 11 Coot: A Pram-Bowed Dinghy
  - Strongback and Forms
  - Transoms
  - Stripping
  - Glassing
  - Gunwales
  - Finishing
- 12 Nymph: A Solo Canoe for Double Paddle
  - Strongback and Forms
  - Stems
  - Stripping
- 13 Petrel: A Sea Kayak for Rough Waters
  - Strongback and Forms
  - Stems
  - Stripping
  - Cockpit Recess
Appendix A Maintenance and Repair
Appendix B Safety
Appendix C English and Metric Conversion Factors
Sources
Bibliography
Index

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Precision Seam Taping - Petrel Play SG - E21

Nick and Bill continue building a Petrel Play sea kayak kit, focusing on applying fiberglass tape to the inside seams. They carefully prepare and saturate the tape with epoxy, then meticulously apply it to the seams, using a brush on a stick to reach tight spaces. The process is challenging but necessary, and they discuss alternative methods people have tried.

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Mating the Deck and Hull - Petrel Play SG - E20

Nick and Bill demonstrate the process of joining a Petrel Play SG deck and hull, focusing cleaning the sheer line, and carefully joining the two components using tape and various techniques to maintain alignment and tension.

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Installing Skeg Box and Control Slot - Petrel Play SG - E19

Nick provides a comprehensive guide to installing the skeg box and control slot on a kayak before attaching the deck. He meticulously details the process, including cutting openings, aligning components, applying epoxy, glassing for reinforcement, and installing fittings. Particular attention is given to proper positioning and offset mounting to ensure functionality and ergonomics. The video concludes with the installation of cheek plates and an expression of gratitude to dedicated viewers.

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Preparing the Skeg Box - Petrel Play SG - E18

Nick methodically works through various preparation tasks for the Petrel Play SG build, including shaping and installing the skeg box, drilling holes for control components, crafting the control knob, and applying bias-cut fiberglass reinforcements. His calm and experienced approach guides viewers through the intricate processes involved in this stage of kayak construction.

Preview image for the video "Thinking Ahead on the Stitch-and-Glue Kayak - Petrel Play SG - E17".

Adapting on the Fly: Thinking Ahead - Petrel Play SG - E17

Nick and Bill continue working on the Petrel Play sea kayak kit. They remove dams, drill holes, trim fiberglass parts, fill holes with epoxy, and start assembling the skeg box components. Nick changes his plan for installing the coaming lip, discussing how properly sequencing operations is critical on a complex build to avoid making future steps more difficult. The engaging dialogue covers many small tasks while emphasizing fluid adaptation of the build plan.