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People who kept track used to say 1 1/2gal. of Epoxy resin, for a typical solo canoe. I'm sure I go over that, with an extra layer up to about the 3" water line, plus flotation chambers. Both I don't build without. Jim

What ever finish, you choose ? Here is a trick, I came up with, to prevent finish, from running down the hull. I know many will tape, and that is OK ! I built these simple stands, that easily store when not in use

I'll make a stab at the reason for the square stern. It would increase the maneuverability of the hull, making quick turns easier, especially for the smaller paddler. I'd also guess there would only be a small amount of lost flotation. Jim

In my personal experience. Tumblehome is great for a Solo canoe. Not as beneficial in a tandem. Flare, adds buoyancy when heading into waves. It also makes a bouncy ride, and a loss of momentum. Shouldered tumble home is fine, but tougher to build in a stripper. Regular tumblehome, is...

Just another gunnel pic.

Yes I am ! Born, raised and will die a Flat lander. :) Jim

I normally set my seats, 5-6" aft of center. Unless you have a radical Symmetry, this works. Your seat looks like you can adjust trim, by moving your seating position. Most of the time, I paddle without gear. When I do paddle with gear, I adjust the location of the packs to correct trim. I...

Sorry Boreal ! I was hesitant to give up the Identity, of Ojibway lake. As I explained to you, a friend had introduced it to me it. Out of respect to him, I kept it a secret. I guess that's the way I am. I'm also glad you found it ! Persistence pays off ! Ojibway Is a very easy lake to...

Revived an old 96 Isuzu Hombre, last Summer. It's a Rust bucket, but after buying it for $100, sinking $1,000 into it ? It is now my Daily driver, at least for the Winter months. It had a blown head gasket, and with a Summers worth if love from me, It's has a new Rack for hauling canoes and...

Looks great. I know for now it's a photo op. But a good idea, to keep the middle form strapped in place as much as you can, while sanding. If not, at least a spacer to keep the shearline from spreading. I helped a guy, who left the hull outside, on a Summer day, to sand the inside. His...

They look comfy ! They are bigger than mine. The arc up, on the short rails, looks good ! Will you varnish the webbing ? Jim

I started Capping my shearline, years ago. I didn't like seeing the hull and fiberglass, exposed to the elements. It made me worry about rot and delamination. From then, I've always capped the shearline. So I glue and screw, the inwhale, and glue the outwhale. No screws are showing. No place...

Since I started making canoes, I was unimpressed by the small sizes of factory seats. On my second canoe, I made a comfortable seat. So I stuck with that same pattern to this day, with the exception of rise in the brace ( front to back) I'm looking at flat seat webbing on my next seat. The...

Just curious where the nearest Swift dealer might be ? I live in Iowa. The OP wishing for a 17' solo, seems a little long. I would max out closer to 16', or maybe a little long. I started building cedar strip canoes to satisfy my needs, I've come close, but still building ! Ha. Good luck...

The wood shop was started from the generosity of the guy who owns the building. Not knowing what to do with it, he was talking to a friend, and the idea, of a community work shop, came up.. Starting with the building, and over $30,00, the idea came into reality. A Retired shop teacher and...

I belong to a Community wood shop. We have all the tools and plenty of heated work space. It is starting to get a little crowded now. Nokomis wood working

The Merlin is a good design, but the enlarged Merlin, aka the 38 Spl. is much better. In fact that will be my next build, with another Kevlar copy. I have a bunch of Kevlar cloth to use up ! I'll order supplies, this Spring, I worry that the resin might get froze, in shipping. It may be an...

I'm giving up on photos ! Sorry again ! Gotta try again. https://hosting.photobucket.com/2d1cff85-238d-4a03-8a73-38d2e5e3ba5c/c1bf5e99-bdec-4f94-8bcb-f1e04bb71f8c.jpg?width=590&height=590&fit=bounds

Sorry again ! I think it will show now.

A few years ago, I started tilting my strongback. So much easier to strip and sand ! Oh, and card board keeps your floor clean and comfortable to strip and sand .