Greg;

Ross is probably the best person to ask how long it will take to build the Wee Lassie.

There is a lot of variables that can go into deciding how long it will take but 170 - 200 hrs to complete should be close for a newbe.

Good luck and happy paddling

Jason

PS: Ross have you had the Wee Lassie in the water yet? If so at what height is waterline.

> Greetings -- My wife wants me to build her a small strip-built canoe,
> something like or similar to the Wee Lassie. Now long should that take to
> build? This will be my frist strip-built; the Merganser is just about
> finished. I'm trying to talk her into a quick 'S&G' canoe for the summer,
> and doing the strip-built next winter.

> Also, I have the "Six-Hour Canoe" book, but was thinking about
> building it 'S&G' style, without internal frame or chine-logs. Any
> comments or suggestions?

> Thanks, Greg