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Re: Strip: Pond Boat advice
By:Fred
Date: 7/2/2010, 8:06 am
In Response To: Strip: Pond Boat advice (John Eberly)

I'd look at Gilpatricks Puddleduck. The book is near impossible to find though. 14 feet long and 34 inches wide.

: First post in a long time.

: I have completed a Great Auk and a Guillemot, used for day trips
: and some camping by my wife and myself.

: I'd like a small open canoe for tooling around calm water and
: fishing. I'n a 225 pound 6'2" paddler, so I can't go too
: tiny. There's a 3 three year old grandaughter too, so good
: initial stability is needed.

: So far I've looked at the WCHA plan list, several websites, and I'm
: thinking of Rob Roy or Wee Lassie style canoes in the 11-13 foot
: range. I also have come into a pretty good stock of beautiful
: clear, straight grained redwood reclaimed from a deck that was
: removed from my parent's house. I'm thinking 3/16 redwood strips
: and simple details to keep the boat light.

: Please give me any feedback on particular designs or experiences
: you've had. It will be good to take on another project.

: Thanks

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Pond Boat advice
John Eberly -- 7/1/2010, 2:31 pm
Re: Strip: Pond Boat advice
Terry Haines -- 7/3/2010, 12:49 am
Re: Strip: Pond Boat advice
Bill Hamm -- 7/3/2010, 8:13 am
Re: Strip: Pond Boat advice
John Eberly -- 7/12/2010, 2:55 pm
Re: Strip: Pond Boat advice
Bill Hamm -- 7/12/2010, 6:44 pm
Re: Strip: Pond Boat advice
John Eberly -- 7/19/2010, 1:51 pm
Re: Strip: Pond Boat advice
Bill Hamm -- 7/19/2010, 3:26 pm
2nd vote for Puddleduck
Paul G. Jacobson -- 7/2/2010, 2:14 pm
Re: Strip: Pond Boat advice
Fred -- 7/2/2010, 8:06 am
Re: Strip: Pond Boat advice
Clayton Plunkett -- 7/1/2010, 6:25 pm
Re: Strip: Pond Boat advice
Allan -- 7/1/2010, 5:56 pm
Re: Strip: Pond Boat advice *PIC*
Dan Caouette (CSFW) -- 7/1/2010, 5:25 pm
Re: Strip: Pond Boat advice
Wesley Ewell -- 7/1/2010, 3:56 pm
Re: Strip: Pond Boat advice
Malcolm Schweizer -- 7/1/2010, 3:56 pm