I hope I’m in the right place here. I want to build a skin on frame tripping canoe for lake and modest river (up to class 2 water). I’ve built several cedar strip boats but not for this particular use. I built a Geodesic Aerolite snowshoe explorer which is described as perfect for my intended use, but I’m not at all happy with it. Well, I’m happy with the weight...
I have the plans from Northwest canoes for the Northwest Passage Solo, and was thinking of trying that as a SOF build. (I’d omit the tumble home for SOF).Alternately, my wife wants a lightweight day paddler. Another boat, not the solo tripper. Something else to think about. Maybe a Bobs special? Or a 15’ prospector?
so I’m asking the local brain trust: any ideas for designs that paddle really well and can be built as a skin on frame canoe?
I have the plans from Northwest canoes for the Northwest Passage Solo, and was thinking of trying that as a SOF build. (I’d omit the tumble home for SOF).Alternately, my wife wants a lightweight day paddler. Another boat, not the solo tripper. Something else to think about. Maybe a Bobs special? Or a 15’ prospector?
so I’m asking the local brain trust: any ideas for designs that paddle really well and can be built as a skin on frame canoe?