Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: Boat Builders and Repair :: Fired UP!
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MacCamper |
The bug has been planted and I anticipate a Christmas stocking full of your recommended books, a cedar canoe model kit from Bear Mountain and a seven day pass from my understanding wife to attend the North House canoe building class in July of 2015. Chapter one of my adventure is research. As I dream of designs, I ask for suggestions of models to consider. My current solo craft is a 1972 15 foot OT wood/glass tandem Trapper, restored last winter, that I paddle looking to the stern from the bow seat. It has been to the BWCA on three solo trips and I enjoy to no end the solid stability as it's beam is 35 inches. Beautiful to look at, the craft also tracks well and I have developed a nice balancing system to create a flat waterline. However it also weights in at 72 pounds dry...certainly workable but rather heavy, especially as I make more time for longer trips and additional portaging. Fishing is important to me so I want stability as I dream of large prey. Also I utilize a double blade as it is much, much kinder to my shoulder bursitis than a single blade paddle. The canoe should accommodate my height of 6 feet and weight of 175 pounds. I am comfortable sitting or kneeling and like that option. With the criteria of light weight, very stable, tumblehome for double blading and attractive too, what models should I begin to review as potential project canoes? I seek merits of designs and discussion of concepts I have as yet to consider as I am still a novice. Kind Regards, Mac |
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tumblehome |
I can't offer any designs for you, rather, I'll just hang out and watch progress. Jamesstown Distributors is a great place to buy a lot of hardware and canoe building supplies. Menards occasionally has enough clear cedar if you pick through the piles. I can walk into any Menards and spend an hour picking boards. I can leave with enough for a boat. Just sayin'. Tom |
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1JimD |
Its tumblehome is not too difficult to strip, especially if you bead and cove your strips ! I definitely recommend bead and coving your strips ! It's a proven design. Great for tripping and flat water work! Jim |
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canoe212 |
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MacCamper |
Once I begin the project I will share my challenges and progression. |
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