Recent content by Trevor Paetkau

​Until the 22nd of April ... both digital and print plans discounted 35% ... see link

Not perfect, but a good shortcut to calculating weights without having to do a whole lot of math. Canoe Weight Calculator

A snow board bag, packed with clothing and gear to protect ... ?

30% discount expires at midnight. Just sayin' ...

Forgive me if this has already been mentioned. Have you put a spacer(s) into to ensure that the sheer adheres to its design beam? My first thoughts are that there is where the deformation starts.You'll be surprised at how the hull shape changes as you push/pull the center apart/together...

She's narrow ... 26" BOA 25" BWL 23.5" at the gunnels

New set, these for a 16.5 footer with narrow beam. She's been on the water for a number of weeks but only uploaded the plans yesterday. They're discounted 30% until March 23rd for any of you kind folk interested in having a summer go at her. The Ashes Solo Quick -...

I just published a larger version ... 16.5' x 36" Details, 3D model, stats, etc can be found here ... The Anglers Trip

Updates ... Option for 1, 1.5, or 2 layers glass added. Inside and out. White pine added as hull option.

Updated now with a Materials Calculator. Currently configured to determine either board feet, or number of strips required for strip construction. It's still in beta mode so be kind! https://ashesstillwaterboats.com/how...ls-calculator/

Ah yes, and since our clever plan is to sell plans (hint hint wink wink) we list the surface area of our boats but do include the surface areas for generic prospectors and modern trippers at certain lengths in the side bar.

I like the idea of adding 1/2 a layer or 2 layers glass. Check again for mahogany trim, it's there :) ...

I share this here in the event that some here might find it useful. It's set up to to help canoe builders to determine the final weight of their canoe. It allows the user to make decisions about what canoe design to choose, which materials to use, and how much weight certain elements add to or...

Well ... how timely. My son and I were just arguing about whether beer could be hydrating. The research suggests that at greater than 4% an alcoholic drink is a diuretic. dang shame that, cuz anything under 4% ain't beer. Which means its water. Which means, I'd be a dang fool to carry it. As...

Ha! I poured a properly measured cup of resin into the hull of a 15 footer onto glass that was perfectly smoothed and prepped and ready for its first coat. Even as I pouring it out I knew I'd had a brain-fart and forgot to add the hardener. And yup. I actually measured out a half cup of...