Hi builders.Trying my hand at a new project now that we have a few months of nice weather. Years ago a friend and I stripped out a redwood hull but never got around to finishing it and ended up selling the hull and forms. Wish I hadn't done that but I'm ready to give it another shot. So I'm building a Freedom 17.I have my strong back and strips made and forms ready to mount. Going with 3/16 white cedar 'cause I got it real cheap, but it was lots of work planing and scarfing to get good strips. Not a single un-scarfed strip in the bunch. Thinking of cherry accessories for contrast since I have some. I appreciate the info I've gleaned from reading these posts and the ones at Bear Mountain. Any pointers from anyone is appreciated. Wish me luck!
I love cherry trim! If you do a search you can see my Freedom 17-9 that was a mix of white and red cedar with cherry gunwales and seats. I liked the Freedom 17 design, but I am a bigger guy, and so are my tripping partners.
"Hold on, I think I can get in without getting my feet wet."....SPLASH...
That is a beautiful boat, Wables. I'm hoping for a similar look--dark detail on a light hull. I have a heap of rough sawn cherry that I use for furniture and I can't wait to turn some of it into canoe parts. Your steaming set-up picture looks like it could have been taken in my garage...right down to the clamps on the bench to keep the PVC pipe from shifting.
Help keep support this community and website with the many resources it provides and maintains.
Learn more
We use cookies to enhance your experience, for analytics, and to support 3rd party content and advertising providers. If you continue using this website, you agree to our privacy and legal agreement.
Ok