I had been researching one of John Winters S&G plans for the Kipawa II or Mattawa II, and now that I am getting serious about building my own canoe I...
... II ... own ... (although ... Hi, I had a Christine that my Dad built, which was fun to use on holidays and I think from memory we had one adult and two...
Hi, If you're looking for a versatile boat from a quick and simple build then the Beaver is a good starting point. The build is amazingly easy and, considering...
... are ... on ... forgot to ... on ... with ... or ... year, ... Hi, Yes I must confess to an unfinished project, but as my garage seems less damp these days...
... Jon, my approach was similar to yours, incl my idea of getting out on the water with my teenage son - which hasn't worked out as frequent as hoped! But in...
... or canoeing (either tandem or ... Just realised that in my enthusiasm I neglected your key questions! Even for a raw beginner like me, the plans were clear...
... slightly steadier with two . It was a pleasure to build, but i did go over the top, i'm a big guy and was a little worried about strength so went for 6mm...
... Thanks for kind remarks Kate, finish the canoe, you'll feel great once its finished and in the water. There's nothing better than being in a canoe you...
... Katie, Thanks for the info on the Christine, the suggestion re the Raven, and feedback on S&G. The Kate sounds promising when the kids are in college. ...
... then the Beaver is a good starting point. The build is amazingly easy and, considering the ease of build, it's not a bad looking boat at all. I've seen...
... Wwunderlick, Thought for sure someone would answer this for you before now. I read all the messages in digest and don't log on often. For your answer I...
... about being a boat builder: Build ... Dennis, interesting post, thanks. My eye was caught by the reference to "Wren" but I didn't know about the full-size...
Thanks Dennis, I'll typically be using it on lakes with my wife and dog in the boat. I was mostly wondering if the need was cut and dried or personal ...
Warren, Either way you go, you'll have a good time. If you're interested, I should still have pictures up in a folder called Denny's Wren on the main SF group....
Hi Guys, going to start the canoe shortly. I'm thinking of joining the panels using half lap joints around 21/2 to 3 inches long rather than scarfing. Any...
A question on whether it is possible to use scarf joints to join the planks for the Prospector. The problem is that one of the planks uses up the full lengths...
I guess wait & see what Paul says, but I used taped joints (so full length planks as plan) on my Prospector & they worked very well. You can fair the edges...
would like to build a 14' Peterborough as I like the look, its reminiscent of a timber strip but using the stitch method. I really wanted an idea of cost for...
Hi,this is all very new(and quite exciting!)so I hope I'm not wasting anybodies time. I've just bought some plans for a waterman 16. I understand,or at least I...
Hello Robin, and best of luck with your enterprise. I was in the same position a couple of years ago, when I finally got round to building a stitch & glue...
... same ... building ... others ... joints ... layer ... manufs. ... hardener) ... not ... Next ... but ... Hi Ron, and many thanks for the prompt help and...
Ive just ... Don't know to what degree your ply sheets are warped, Robin, but it might not matter. You're going to cut long thin panels out of them anyway, and...
Hello Robin, I'm building my first stitch and glue canoe and had the same worries. Go to http://www.ecfibreglasssupplies.co.uk/store/ you will find that you...
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