Bentpushrod

Yes it is a large boat, can’t wait to do some paddling tandem. It just dwarves my 15’ solo.

Good for you Bentpushrod for taking that long drive to try her out. It is a great paddling boat considering its size. It can certainly...

@Glenn MacGrady @Bentpushrod I spend way too much time day dreaming about building out a Ford Transit van for family adventures and...

As planned, I looked closely at my Sassafras strips and decided that I had enough to close the football. I switched to Sassafras and...

Gorgeous build, Bentpushrod! Truly a boat to treasure for a lifetime. I also like your vehicle. A full-size van conversion was my canoe...

Thank you! I’m in a curling league, my teammates and I decided we needed a van to make the 120 mile round trip to the curling rink each...

Well she floats! There is a lake a couple hundred miles south of me that stays ice free year round, as the lake water cools a power...

Nicely done ! Enjoy ! Jim

Be careful with it, that is quite a bit less than the original. Benson

Weighed the boat, she came in at 72 pounds.

Thanks for all the kind words. Lowangle Al, I have a nice piece of Cherry, I’ve been thinking of making a pole, and a Guide paddle out of!

It looks great, and just in time for paddling season. Now you will need a "Maine Guide Paddle" if you don't have one already. A pole...

Beautiful canoe, such nice craftsmanship, I hope it gives you many days of happy tripping. BTW, Nice looking shop.

Outstanding! Nicely done.

Looks beautiful. You should be proud of what you have accomplished. Jim