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The Cardboard Boat Book Paperback – February 11, 2009

by David W. Friant (Author), Prof Michael Hein (Foreword)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 36 ratings
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A step-by-step instruction manual on how to build a lightweight ‘environmentally-friendly’ boat with recyclable resources. The boats simply fold up from ¼” thick cardboard obtaining their strength from the geometry of the component parts. The boats are 8-feet long, weigh about 25-pounds, and can accommodate a 250-pound person without risking structural damage. Each boat is constructed with 21-pieces of cardboard that are used to make 7-component parts. The 7 parts are assembled together with ‘environmentally-friendly’ contact cement and paper drywall tape. Once assembled the boats are sealed with an ‘environmentally-friendly’ water-based waterproof coating. No special tools are required and they are very simple to build. All of the materials used to build a boat are typically found at ‘do-it-yourself’ home improvement stores. The boats can be outfitted with 12-volt electric fishing motors, although they are typically propelled with traditional Kayak style paddles. A STEM Education Program guide as well as a few additional no-charge 'How-To' projects for the boats are available for download at The Cardboard Boat Book website.
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    February 11, 2009
  4. Dimensions
    8.25 x 0.2 x 10.5 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1439224951
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1439224953
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BookSurge Publishing; First American Edition. (February 11, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 82 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1439224951
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1439224953
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.2 x 10.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 36 ratings

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David W. Friant

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"The Cardboard Boat Book" is a book I wrote while attending Engineering College. My design won a college competition and was the only boat that did not end up in the dumpster at the end of the day. Once the design was proven I enlarged it and strengthened it beyond the limitations of the college project assignment. I have boats that have been in use for over 28 years.

I am pleased to share my designs with anyone that wants to build one. "The Cardboard Boat Book" is available exclusively on Amazon.com.

I am currently a Senior Manager at Microsoft with over 25 years experience working in growth technology companies. My focus of experience is in three major disciplines, Computer-Aided-Design, Biometrics, and Security and Compliance. In all three of these disciplines I have demonstrated experience and leadership in my ability to execute, work well as a member of a team, and have a proven track record of success in the computer software industry.

I enjoy a challenging senior level management position for which performance, creativity, energy, critical thinking, technical knowledge and an acute business sense are requirements for success.

My expertise includes: Program Management / Project Management / Product Management / Product Marketing / Product Launch / Product Engineering / Business Management / Business Development / International Business / Account Management / Channel Sales / Marketing Management / Functional and Requirements Specifications / Technical Writing / Technical Training / Technical White Papers / INCITS/ANSI Standards Representative / Self-motivated and Directed / Excellent Analytical, Organizational, and Communication Skills

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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When I was asked by my son to help him build a cardboard boat for a Labor Day race, I was hesitant. I bought this book and read it cover to cover, maybe 30 minutes. This book became my bible in building the boat. Easy to follow, step-by-step instructions. My son thinks I am the man....If you are considering building a cardboard boat, use this book, you will not be disappointed.
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F stull
5.0 out of 5 stars Great instructions and easy to follow drawings and photos.
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2023
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Well written and likely the basis for a cardboard Regatta that is being planned.
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M. Derr
5.0 out of 5 stars Going to build a Boat!
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2011
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I am delighted with this book and am planning on building a boat to enter in the "2011 Small Ships Review" event which takes place in June every year on the river by the QSL restaurant in Sharon Pa.

I love that the boat will not weigh a ton, and that the author claims fifteen year olds have made them with little guidance from adults (my kind of project!).

The information in the book is written very clearly and there are wonderful illustrations showing exactly where to fold, cut, etc. Additionally there are pictures of completed boats, some of which the author claims have been around for several seasons, so this is not a 'throw away project.' The author is very thorough in sharing his knowledge from what type of sealer to use (which is environmentally friendly like the rest of the project), to how to get into your boat without capsizing it.

I searched on the internet for boat ideas which would be inexpensive and found a YouTube video at the website here: [...] I was very excited to see these boats skimming nicely along the water, one even had an electric motor.

Great purchase, cannot wait for the weather to break so I can start building!
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K. Parmer
5.0 out of 5 stars fun, fun, fun
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2022
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Anything that gets people out into the environment to have fun is just alright with me. This is a good start towards that and looks like it could be a great community developing tool.
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BF Historian
4.0 out of 5 stars Cardboard boat
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2013
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Book has met expectations. While I had hoped there would be several boat designs, the variations to areas of the boat do give options. The descriptions and explanations are clear and in sufficient detail that anyone should be able to build a boat that will stand up to any flat-water location. I ranked it a four (4) because their is only one basic boat design.
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EGBMiller
3.0 out of 5 stars One Boat
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2019
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I was looking for more general info. This book show how to build one particular boat.
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S. Galley
5.0 out of 5 stars Put heart and soul into his design and book.
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2013
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Wow this guy really put his heart and soul into his design and book. Highly recommended. Was hoping to be able to use some of his experience in my own cardboard boat race, but found out that he uses high quality triple layer cardboard and drywall tape, which in itself will build a very high quality product. If you do not have limitations in your contest, you really could not build a better quality, straight forward designed and fabricated boat. Excellent design!
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T. N.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great boat
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2012
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When I was asked by my son to help him build a cardboard boat for a Labor Day race, I was hesitant. I bought this book and read it cover to cover, maybe 30 minutes. This book became my bible in building the boat. Easy to follow, step-by-step instructions. My son thinks I am the man....If you are considering building a cardboard boat, use this book, you will not be disappointed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great boat
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2012
When I was asked by my son to help him build a cardboard boat for a Labor Day race, I was hesitant. I bought this book and read it cover to cover, maybe 30 minutes. This book became my bible in building the boat. Easy to follow, step-by-step instructions. My son thinks I am the man....If you are considering building a cardboard boat, use this book, you will not be disappointed.
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Biber Boote Schweiz
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good book containing easy to follow instructions
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2016
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Really good book containing easy to follow instructions.
The only critic:
Why do most of the men shown on photos in the book NOT wear a Personal Floating Device (Life-West)? Are they really better swimmers than women? I wonder ...
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5.0 out of 5 stars he Cardboard Boat Book ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2017
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Just what I wanted. A very easy to understand book on the history and the making of cardboard boats.
All you need to get you on your way.. I enjoyed reading it.
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Luis
4.0 out of 5 stars Muito prático
Reviewed in Spain on June 6, 2014
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Livro de consulta fácil, assim como de leitura, esquemas e fotografias muito simples de entender, julgo ter feito uma boa compra.
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P. T. Hammersley
5.0 out of 5 stars Good design, excellent fun
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2015
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We have a paper boat race in the village every year. This design has won 3 times :-)
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