I weigh canoes on a bathroom scale, one end at a time. The result is close enough.
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Well, I broke down and bought a decent scale. Final weight on the canoe: 58 lbs. Not too terrible IMO, given I wasn't really all that conscious of weight on my first build. Book says 50-60 lbs. I doubled football area inside & out. Heavier than the picture though.
Paddles weighed in as follows:
Straight shaft 28 oz & 33 oz
Bent shafdt both 28 oz.
Paddles weighed in as follows:
Straight shaft 28 oz & 33 oz
Bent shafdt both 28 oz.
Somethings are worth the weight, In my opinion !
Every builder makes those choices.
Your next will be lighter for sure.
Omitting the extra layer on the inside, would be my first step in lightening a hull.
Building canoes is like learning to peddle a bike. You don't quit after that first ride !
Good luck on your next !
Jim
Every builder makes those choices.
Your next will be lighter for sure.
Omitting the extra layer on the inside, would be my first step in lightening a hull.
Building canoes is like learning to peddle a bike. You don't quit after that first ride !
Good luck on your next !
Jim
58 pounds is great! I'd be very happy with that!
I finally put some of my build photos together into a video. If interested, here it is:
Don't worry, I'm not quitting my day job to be a youtuber.
Don't worry, I'm not quitting my day job to be a youtuber.
That was an awesome build trip, thanks for posting Kliff and very nice build.
Brian
Brian
Fabulous Kliff! I love the contrasting colors, and the way you orientated the grain where the gunnels meet. Very sharp looking canoe.
Roy
Roy
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