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Gamma, I found with my Freedoms, the secondary stability is great and if you lean it hard on the side, it turns on a dime

Sometimes it is better to take a step back and really think about what you want from the boat. If you want to save weight and want to use Tamarack, those things aren't necessarily mutually exclusive ... a nice white cedar hull with a 3"-5" Tamarack band just above the water line would likely...

I got my 60" S glass from Sweets, haven't even opened it yet, but I did notice that when you order pay attention to the quantity discounts ... I ordered 3 extra yards and it was cheaper than what I was originally going to order, because I crossed one of the limits for discount. I think if I was...

No argument that S glass has more abrasion resistance, however, S glass is some 40% stronger under tension and both E glass and S glass are comparable in compression (exterior layer under impact). If we are talking impacts from the outside, which is likely the case ... the decision is basically...

Maybe make 2 panels Gamma, I think it may be stronger with the S glass on the interior, not exterior

Gamma, I know you mentioned you have some epoxy left from the previous build, but I will share some info on my epoxy plans for the next build, may be of interest, since you haven't started yet. I have built a few boats now and I find people who start with a particular epoxy are more inclined to...

As an aside Allan, thank you for a) the build posts b) posting the Baracuda build I was rereading this post and I always wondered about how the Baracuda would handle, almost made that the first boat .... when I read that build threat it answered something else that has been nagging me since I...

Unlike some folks, I have room for 3 canoes ... that means 2 solos and a tandem. Currently I have a modified Freedom Solo 16'3" and a 15' stretched copy of a Keywadin 14 Love the Freedom Solo, but it is 39#, but built for heavier paddler. The stretched KeyWadin 15" is a really nice...

I have built 2 of the Freedom Solo 16'2" boats and they may be close to what you want IMO https://www.bearmountainboats.com/collections/canoe-plans/products/freedom-15-3 You could go with a narrower boat like the Ashes which has high reviews as a solo, but if you consider the dog and potential...

Heading out tomorrow (Friday) for a weekend trip, snow called for, rain called for, heavy snow, light snow, low wind, high winds ..... should be interesting night tomorrow Brian

For many years of my tripping ventures, I would just rent whatever canoe seemed to fit the needs of a given trip. About 15 years ago I got the idea (bug/sickness/itch) that maybe I should buy my own, that quickly changed to maybe I should try and make my own. I discussed it with the better half...

Epiphanes here as well, 3 coats outside, 3 coats inside, then an additional coat of flat on the inside to kill most of the shine. It goes a long way, you may get away with just a quart, but I suspect you will go slightly over that. Just make sure you do the extra step to wash the hull well with...

And the anticipation builds ... this my favourite part of the build

that is exactly how the snozzle bag works

I also have Exped mattress and use the "Snozzle Bag" ... by far the simplest, most effective inflator I am aware of ... before I got the Exped gear I used a small garbage bag outfitted with a small plastic tube in one corner, sized to fit the mattress, very much like the Snozzle. Of course I...

awesome

Born and raised there Rob, still have friends there I paddle with often. Wish you well with the club. Brian

Welcome, we'll be waiting Brian

Not sure I agree with the statement "kayak seating is light years ahead of canoes" ... to make that work, you have to narrow down to the models. Most pack canoes have a kayak seating option, so seating for those at least, is on par. The other thing that several people have mentioned is weight...

The strength using the regular inner and outer layers of glass comes not so much from the glass layers or wood core ... but all three working in tandem, forming a composite structure. The inner glass layer handles compressive loads (forces from outside) and the outer layer handles the tension...