Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: Boat Builders and Repair :: building a strip canoe
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dustytrail |
Grizzlyman: "Check out “canoe craft” by Ted moores. This is a how-to from beginning to end" Thank you. I do have that book and Building A Strip Canoe by Gil Gilpatrick. Canoe Craft seems to be more detailed but both have a ton of info. |
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sedges |
Woodworking skills are mainly useful for preparing the materials and molds and finishing. All the stuff in between is new. Probably the most difficult part is putting on the fiberglass and epoxy resin. Its not that it is difficult, just a big step with no experience. That process is very well described in many resources. I suggest experimenting with the glass and resin on some small panels before glassing the hull. Maybe make a box or a paddle with fiberglassed blades. Books and videos are great. user forums for questions. People are very helpful. As much as we wish our first boat to be perfect, it never is. It will however be very pretty and fun to paddle. The build process is exciting and satisfying through all the stages. |
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1JimD |
I'd suggest a hull without much Tumblehome. I would also bead and cove my strips. This will help assemble, like a Lincoln log set. The strips Fit together. No hand beveling required. Definitely cut your own strips. This will save a ton of money. Use a Skilsaw to cut the strips, this works great for your gunnels also. A method I learned from the Minnesota Canoe Assc. builders. You will learn a lot not only about building a canoe, but about yourself ! You can do it ! Jim |
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Grizzlyman |
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1JimD |
Keep at it, and you may have it in the water by this Fall ! Jim |
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dustytrail |
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1JimD |
There is a wealth of information on the net, that is good ! An experienced builder near by, willing to help, is a great asset ! A couple of my favorite, online sources, besides right here are. http://www.canoetripping.net/forums/ Some great build threads there ! You will need to join this Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/486558078049296/ This is a great time of year to get started ! Picking plans and gathering materials. I always waited until warmer weather to start actually building, as I didn't have a heated space to work in. Good Luck ! I hope to see some build posts from you ! Jim |
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1JimD |
I sand a half at a time, then pull the form and finish sanding the middle. Jim |
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dustytrail |
1JimD: " A Tip. Keep the center form strapped in, It will greatly help maintain the shape of the hull. Thank You. I was going to ask you what I should do there. I will strap back in. |