Jim Dodd

We did cover this a build or so ago, that lap joint over the top IMO, is part of the problem ...I would suggest making a simple dado on...

If it is up to me I intentionally leave a gap to let water drain out. Jim

Admin interruption: This is a very popular and informative thread about strip building a canoe, and is still ongoing, but the title...

Some hulls, racing hulls. Cut through waves. Look for a hull that is flared, at least in the bow and stern. They will lift you over...

You could glue a splice over your scarf. I've seen that done. That would solve the strength issue. Jim

Hi Gamma, I will throw in my 2 cents here ... gunnel is structural. Nothing wrong with gluing them, but it needs something like a 10:1...

Is it a tandem or solo ?

Seat placement looks good ! Plenty of freeboard too. In my solos, even ones with a little Asymetry, 6" aft of center, works for me...

Initial impressions after a 8km paddle: (If that counts for much) It's quite stable. There's initial wobble but it hits a stop as soon...

Looks Awesome ! I see you posted that your seat is 29.9cm (about 12"), aft of center. Are you planning to paddle with a dog, or extra...

Beautiful job! Do you have a final weight?

I use 23' of painter line on my 17' canoe and drill through the hull close to the water line, so that when I pull on the line laterally...

Took it out to the backyard for a few pictures.

I apologize ! It's Gamma's canoe, and he can put paper machay on it, if he wants to ! As for real world results, A puncture through...

Adding the extra layer of cloth to the inside is wrong. Sorry, but I feel the need to express this. Take a look at Alan's Bloodvein...