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Michael Doyle
11-18-2015, 1:16 PM
After many years of talk, I finally put my money where my mouth was.
I had a couple of good reasons, as you will see in some of the pictures. Plus, my canoe must have shrunk from being outside, because my big rear end used to fit nicely in that little triangular seat in the stern.


I found the plans on line. Some of the stuff was a little tricky (it woudn't be if you built a second boat), but it all went together ok.


The toughest thing for me was the scarf joints.


I made a set of oars as well.

Michael Doyle
11-18-2015, 1:22 PM
After all was said and done, I wished I had taken more detailed pictures during construction. Maybe next time.

Mac McQuinn
11-18-2015, 8:24 PM
Michael,
Nice job, looks like the kids enjoyed the build too and put the boat to good use providing dinner.
Mac

Ted Calver
11-18-2015, 8:49 PM
That last picture says it all! Great job, Michael!

Bill Adamsen
11-20-2015, 9:37 AM
Very very nice. Congratulations. And good job getting help with the painting.

Prashun Patel
11-20-2015, 10:07 AM
How gratifying for you, I'm sure. Beautiful boat. Beautiful kids.

Michael Doyle
11-20-2015, 10:08 AM
Here is my painting crew 5 minutes after I let them quit.

Dee Gallo
11-25-2015, 4:53 PM
Michael, this is a big change from doing pen work, and WOW what a nice result! There is nothing more satisfying than finally completing something you always thought about.

cheers, dee