Very nice! I also like the satin varnish. Congratulations on a very nice first build! Have a great trip!
Wow! Nice job! If you cant source seat hangar bolts, in a pinch, threaded rod with a finish washer and cap nut would get you through your first trip and you could order longer machine screws.
I am eagerly awaiting your trip photos!
Jason
Nice job ... you are going to love your boat. It looks nice and beamy, so I suspect it will be an awesome tripper under load.
If you decide to change the varnish, that is a simple operation at the end of the year, just do a cleanup and swap, for now, use the boat and appreciate what you have accomplished. I typically will use a high gloss inside and out for max protection, then use a flat final coat on the interior to kill any reflection. So your thinking is on point IMO.
Again, congrats both on finishing and getting out, you are going to have a grin from ear to ear, once loaded and underway.
Brian
Very nice! I also like the satin varnish. Congratulations on a very nice first build! Have a great trip!
Beautiful boat!! You'll enjoy it I'm sure...
BUT, get ready for "The Questions" (generally in this order)
What kind of boat is that?
Did you build that?
Was that a kit?
What kind of wood is that?
You may need to bring a stool with you, to prop up a leg and tell all the stories from your build!
Once again, congrats on a beautiful boat, and enjoy your solo trip.
You Know Dave, a lot of people start a canoe, and then give up on it.
Building a canoe is not an easy task.
You have learned a great deal ! Not just about building a canoe ! But about your Self, and what you Can do !
Enjoy it !
Jim