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    Scratch Built 16" Cedar Strip Canoe

    Hi all I'm new here to SMC and thought I would share my Cedar canoe build; I finished her (Serenity) last fall.
    I'll post some of the construction and the finished canoe.

    I cut my own strips from 18' decking boards then routed in the cove & bead; I made the form from OSB the inner stems were glued up 1" pine. The plans were from the internet, I used the 1" grid pattern to draw them to the OSB.
    It was originally built back in the 40's out of redwood for $80.

    I hope you like this,

    Bruce
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    And here's some more build photos.
    I made mo own steamer to bend the outer stem from 1/4" maple.
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    I glued the Maple stem together and to the canoe w/ cascophen
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    Awesome Bruce! That's a lot of work and a beautiful canoe. Nice steam set up too. Will you post some pix if the finished work? Maybe more paddling pix? Again, welcome to the creek.

    Doug

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    Then I started the decks; I inlay Walnut & I added a keel.
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    Thank you Doug Then it was time for paddles; I built these while I was Glassing / waiting for resin to dry.
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    Next I glassed the inside; Then it was Yolk and Gunnels; I used Maple
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    Then the seats were next.
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    I finished the seats this pasted spring and we've had her out twice so fr this summer; we leave in next week to take her on a trip.
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    The Finished Canoe.
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    Beautiful work, Bruce. I bet it draws a lot of attention when you take her out.

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    Thank you Ted Yes it does.

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    Wow, beautiful canoe Bruce.

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    A work of art. Just amazing?

    Any idea on the weight?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil Thien View Post
    A work of art. Just amazing?

    Any idea on the weight?
    Thank you Phil and Scott No idea on the weight My girlfriend and I get it on and off the car fairly easy, Were looking into a set of wheels for longer put ins.

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