My First Canoe Build

[RickR]

Very nice! I also like the satin varnish. Congratulations on a very nice first build! Have a great trip!

 

[stripperguy]

Beautiful boat!! You'll enjoy it I'm sure...

BUT, get ready for "The Questions" (generally in this order)

What kind of boat is that?
Did you build that?
Was that a kit?
What kind of wood is that?

You may need to bring a stool with you, to prop up a leg and tell all the stories from your build!
Once again, congrats on a beautiful boat, and enjoy your solo trip.

 

[dcloots]

Wow! Nice job! If you cant source seat hangar bolts, in a pinch, threaded rod with a finish washer and cap nut would get you through your first trip and you could order longer machine screws.

I am eagerly awaiting your trip photos!

Jason

Thanks Jason. Today, I just picked up some 1/4-20 x 6 galvanized carriage bolts that I used to attach my stern seat. I will post a picture in the thread. Appreciate that info!

 

[dcloots]

Nice job ... you are going to love your boat. It looks nice and beamy, so I suspect it will be an awesome tripper under load.

If you decide to change the varnish, that is a simple operation at the end of the year, just do a cleanup and swap, for now, use the boat and appreciate what you have accomplished. I typically will use a high gloss inside and out for max protection, then use a flat final coat on the interior to kill any reflection. So your thinking is on point IMO.

Again, congrats both on finishing and getting out, you are going to have a grin from ear to ear, once loaded and underway.

Brian

Appreciate it Brian! The beam of the canoe is 34” so this is easily the least beamy boat that I have paddled in comparison to Old Town Trippers and my Mad River Tahoe. Those beams are 38” I believe. I hope to notice a difference with this canoe while solo paddling! My next boat though will have a much narrower beam. Believe it or not I will start researching that soon enough for a beam in the 30” region. Thanks again Brian and all the best with your amazing canoe that is crazy brilliant!

 

[dcloots]

Very nice! I also like the satin varnish. Congratulations on a very nice first build! Have a great trip!

Thank you Rick! Looking forward to the trip!

 

[dcloots]

Beautiful boat!! You'll enjoy it I'm sure...

BUT, get ready for "The Questions" (generally in this order)

What kind of boat is that?
Did you build that?
Was that a kit?
What kind of wood is that?

You may need to bring a stool with you, to prop up a leg and tell all the stories from your build!
Once again, congrats on a beautiful boat, and enjoy your solo trip.

Thanks so much! The stool will have to pass but I would be more than happy to discuss with friendly people the boat building journey. I find those questions hilarious since I was that guy once asking those very same questions....

 

[dcloots]

Here is the final picture of the canoe before she leaves her nest and a link to my last “My First Canoe Build” video. Thanks to all of you for the advice and recommendations throughout the build. Very much appreciated!

https://youtu.be/Z64stMRI0Xk

 

[Jim Dodd]

You Know Dave, a lot of people start a canoe, and then give up on it.

Building a canoe is not an easy task.

You have learned a great deal ! Not just about building a canoe ! But about your Self, and what you Can do !

Enjoy it !

Jim

 

[dcloots]

You Know Dave, a lot of people start a canoe, and then give up on it.

Building a canoe is not an easy task.

You have learned a great deal ! Not just about building a canoe ! But about your Self, and what you Can do !

Enjoy it !

Jim

Jim, thank you! The building process was a ton of fun and some frustration. The big take away is that I have learned plenty from the mistakes made along the way and know that I will produce even better product down the road. I had to start somewhere and I am glad that I did. This forum was amazing and willing to share knowledge and for that I am grateful. All the best Jim!