100% All-Natural, Zero-Chemical Canoe

[GladMax]

100% natural canoe. All wood parts hand carved. Original, one of a kind design combines Kalaallit Kayaks, Mi'kmaq Canoes, and Vietnamese Thung-Chai.
Frame is Ash and Walnut, finished with Tung Oil, and lashed with Hemp dyed with Walnut and rot proofed with Pine Tar.
Skin is is woven Cane and organic Canvas dyed with Walnut and rot proofed with Pine Tar, and sealed with Tung Oil.
12ft x 28in, 41.0lb.
Includes matching paddle of same woods plus Western Red Cedar blade and shaft core.
Built in 2023, stored inside, never wet.
Complete build story available at WoodPostBand dot Com, within 'Crafts' dropdown menu, 'Tamboura' section.
$14,700

 

[Dana]

That's beautiful!

But I can't imagine not floating it at least once...

 

[GladMax]

Thank you Dana. Tomorrow.
I made her, for me, what I wanted, but always in mind that she'd be for sale. A trophy for the den of a TypeA's lake retreat. To be admired, shown off, instead of paddled. And figured they'd prefer a 'virgin.'
But most of those types aren't versed in old school techniques, aren't aware oiled canvas is proven technology. And maybe they'd prefer knowing she floats is a proven fact.
Plus, ain't nobody buyin her, and I made her for me, because I want all-natural canoes. So tomorrow we head to the lake. And maybe next week to the river.

 

[Gamma1214]

Wow. Interesting methodology and looks like some really nice woodwork.

By all means, paddle it. I suppose there's something to be said for the trailer queens & display boats hanging from rafters but things that are meant to be used should be used & enjoyed (IMO).

 

[Dana]

Is that a portage yoke or just a decorative thwart? Because if it's a yoke it's nowhere near the balance point.