> I recommend Putz's book also, I just finished the 18.5 foot double, it has
> a cathedral shaped cockpit, took it out on our river here and it was so
> great, this thing floats wonderfully, with a 24" beam and actually
> coming in at 17'11" I am very pleased, the cost was less than $150
> due to some luck and it is a beauty. I have to tell everyone who reads
> this, do not underestimate the strength of a wood and canvas boat, I weigh
> 300 pounds and I could put another person in this boat easily.

I used snow-roof for coating the canvas. What did you use? Are you satisfied with the finish?

Mike