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Looks great, wooden boats just feel different I find. Trim looks really good, like you said. If you routinely use the twin, think about...

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...

Thanks guys, the final weight was 51.2 pounds with everything bolted up or 23.3kg. Jim, the seat is just over 10.5" aft of center...

Very nice job, you are going to be so stoked during the first ride ..... Brian

Beautiful job! Do you have a final weight?

Super nice job! You are a real craftsman!

You can be very proud of this canoe. Hope it paddles as good as it looks. I have not much doubt about it. Looking forward to the first...

Took it out to the backyard for a few pictures.

Installed the eye bolts then put schmutz behind it to distribute the force. When I riveted the caps on they domed in the middle...

Got a great deal on a new canoe kit from Ikea Wife is a little upset as I haven't even finished the one I am working on. I figure to...

At the stems, I usually manage to over squeegee the sides and create some air gaps like this This time I just said "screw it", I am...

Only one item left before finish sanding and varnishing starts and that is the yoke. Since this project is one of exploring new ways to...

The step stool arrived and is just what the ER doctor ordered! Wide steps are much easier than the narrow ladder rungs, without the...

I arranged to pick up the "new" Tripper on the way home from a trip on the James River, in VA. My phone's camera lens was waterlogged...

One of the downsides to the boat's age and UV exposure is that the hull materials are more brittle and soft than I had hoped. RX boats...