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I didn't check it as thoroughly as I should have Glen, Nick doesn't list the value anywhere and Google initially gave me the 14.5", then...

The puzzle-piece strongback from CLC seems clever. Scarf joints are not rocket science. I may have mentioned that I'm being very lazy...

Thanks, Brian. Your weight calculations and possibilities (for hard work on my part) are reassuring and I can assure you that I will do...

Ashstillwaterboats has the canoe weight calculator you might play with WW. It can help show you how or what factors in for weight.

The amidships depth of this model is 14.5" and I figured shaving some off of that wouldn't be too impactful overall. I totally agree...

I think there are still many ways that you can reduce final weight. 4 oz glass will be lighter than 6 oz and s-glass is stronger than...

WNW, thanks for taking the time to document your first canoe build on our site. I'm not a builder, but I've looked closely at the...

Over the last few canoes I have been building weight models for my canoes, to determine if my weight goals were attainable and what my...

Many solo boat seats are positioned such that you can rest the seat behind your head and carry for short distances (or if it's really...

Thanks everyone for your thoughts The canoe will scrape over rocks. I don't plan to drag it loaded over dry rocks but underwater rocks...

I think that depends upon how your canoe will be used. If you wet-foot on lakes and you're careful, e-glass is perfect. If you are...

While we share a lot here, and we all have our own opinions. It's good to collect as much info as possible, and then you have to make...

Dave, this is a first build, don't make it complicated by trying to overthink the whole process. There is a tendency , on the first...

The beauty of this splice ? You just keep on stripping. No need to wait for glue to dry.

I have yet to build a canoe with stems. To me ? A lot of extra work, for no real benefit. I started building Stemless, as the...