Traditional Boatbuilding Made Easy: Building Heidi

Subtitled "A 12' Skiff for Oar and Sail" the boat can be planked in cedar, white pine, or spruce. Same options for the bottom, although you could opt for top-quality ply, especially if you were to car-top the boat.

 

You can build directly from this book, as there are mold patterns with detailed measurements included. She is 12' long with a 3' 10-3/4" beam.

Table of Contents:

In the Beginning

Getting Started

Setting Up

Fitting the Garboards and the Chines

The Bottom Planks

The Remaining Side Planks, the Keel, and the Skeg

Turning Over the Boat, Fitting the Quarter Knees and Breasthook

The Frames, Rises, Seats, and Oarlock Pads

Filling, Painting, and Varnishing

A Good Pair of Oars

The Sailing Rig

A Few Final Comments and Then We Launch Her

by Richard Kolin
84 pp., softcover
9 x 11"
ISBN # 0-937822-40-X

See a how-to on our WoodenBoat Forum. Click HEIDI BUILD.