I just finished a 16'3' solo canoe for a trip I had planned in the Adirondacks in August. It turns out I won't be making the trip due to rotator cuff surgery 8 weeks ago but that's another story. Some SOF canoes can be made extremely light but a bit fragile,. Since I wanted a tripping canoe I used scantlings that would give it strength and be reasonably light. I was shooting for under 40 lbs and it actually weighs in at 41 lbs, so that's not too bad. Portage weight with yoke, paddles and a couple pieces of gear will be 48 lbs. Here is a link to the building process as well as pics of the finished canoe (yes! another red canoe!!) Enjoy!
https://picasaweb.google.com/101178211036772879744/CanoeBuildSpring2012#
Dave
https://picasaweb.google.com/101178211036772879744/CanoeBuildSpring2012#
Dave