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Re: Launching: A New Canoe
By:John Monroe
Date: 10/14/2007, 4:13 am
In Response To: Launching: A New Canoe *LINK* (John Van Buren)

: Hi!

: I know this is a kayak builders forum. But you folks have been so helpful I
: wanted to share my latest project with you.

: Attached are some photos of the canoe I built for my son. It is S&G Lapstrake
: construction. It is 14 ft long and weighs 54 pounds. I added brass bow and
: stern bands. dyed the top board and used brass "Old Town"
: diamond head bolts to attach the seats and thwart.

: Itwas built from a kit provided by Shearwater Boats.

: I think it turned out rather well.

: Keep Smilin',
: John van Buren

Looks great John. Nice job.

I just finished reading maybe the best book in my life about a father and son that canoed from Canada to the Amazon, over 12,000 miles. "Paddle to the Amazon by Don Starkell" It's the only 5 star rated book I have ever come across in Amazon.com

John

Messages In This Thread

Launching: A New Canoe *LINK*
John Van Buren -- 10/13/2007, 11:40 pm
Re: Launching: A New Canoe
Roger Nuffer -- 10/15/2007, 2:45 pm
Re: Launching: A New Canoe
John Monroe -- 10/14/2007, 4:13 am
Re: Launching: A New Canoe *Pic*
Ken Sutheland -- 10/15/2007, 2:25 am
Re: Launching: A New Canoe
John Monroe -- 10/15/2007, 6:00 am