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Jim Baird uses a double blade paddling his Novacraft Prospector 15, although here, on the first test paddle after buying in 2019 he's...

I have "finished" the canoe to the point that's it's ready for the BWCA. Gunwales are painted, yoke pads built and attached, body work...

Standard layup for the home builder is from outside to inside: 6 oz s glass, 6 oz s glass, 5 oz Kevlar, 5 oz Kevlar. Most canoes have...

Thank you.. it’s the spruce green acid dye. They are very fun to build…and quick… I am impressed at how quiet they are. Reminds me of...

Hey MKH- Good to hear from you … still hope to see you on the NFCT. Rib lengths are measured from the beam at each rib location and...

There was a similar discussion regarding relative strengths of composite layups over on the MYCCR forum a couple of weeks ago. Included...

My current sewing project. 1-1/2 years with 6 months to go. Hand-sewn beadwork, 36x55 inches.

I can understand the compunction. For some, it might be as simple as resale value, but I think there's a corollary amongst automotive...

They can make an amazing difference in cold weather, can’t they? I think the most grateful I’ve been for a full deck was in the 2019...

The failure is actually taking place between the adhesive pad and the plastic snap base. It leaves the adhesive pad on the canoe. They...

I talked to Cassandra Vore (Red Leaf Designs) about the 3M-backed snaps yesterday at the show. They no longer recommend them as they...

Red Leaf Designs uses snap studs mounted with 3M adhesive tape, so no drilling is required...

I've never been a fan of keels. I would look for a different hull. You will spend a lot of money on this build. You want to be happy...

I've built several canoes, using a similar method as you describe . I just finished up a 38 Spl. ( Bruce Kunz design.)16'3" about 29"...