Forum: Self build Canoes

These may of been asked before but here goes, has anyone done a self build ali canoe? Would the ali from box van type bodies be suitable? What weight...

Hi, I am looking to build a cedar strip Peterborough. I have plans etc and read a number of articles. Can anybody advise me on a source of Cedar...

Another basic question, I am wondering if I should be trying to use neat epoxy for stronger bonds where possible or if adding some filleting blend,...

Saw a thread about this but can't it now find. Say my plan says 1 inch x 5/8 inch white pine strips for gunwales, what dimension 9mm exterior ply...

I own a ceder strip 16 'x 36" beam canoe. It's great for the family but just too bouyant for solo use and a sod to get out of the garage and on and...

I have the ply all cut ready for stitching and just wondered if anyone has made a 16' S/F Peterborough shorter by reducing the planks equally from...

I have an old scratched and gouged boat that I want to make a reasonable mould off of. I need to fill the gouges sand them down and cover the hull...

where's the best place to get plans from to build an open canoe to carry an adult and two kids

Hi, I've been somewhat quite recently due to exams etc (i admit i'm a student) but i've just got myself the ply to start my second build. I've...

Hi all, anyone out there used titebond 2 on cedar? or can recomend a good glue for a cedar strip canoe? Steve:D

Quite an interesting concept http://www.outsideconnection.com/gallant/trimaran/ I'm planning on doing something similar for a bit of coastal access,...

A skin on frame Adirondack guide boat. http://www.capefalconkayak.com/adirondackguideboat.html drool.

Paddle building using marine ply and a broom handle... I did some work on my spare paddle today and thought it a good idea to take some pics. ...

Anyone know of &/or built the Ralph 18 by Selway Fisher ? Was thinking about building this back in ’03 but copped out and bought a 2nd hand...

Has anyone experience of building any Gilpatrick designs from his "building a strip canoe" book? I'm halfway through building a "puddle duck"...

How long does it take the average person to make one from scratch

Hi, I need your ideas and advice All this sunny weather and excellent blogs has got me itching to get back on the water. Im waiting for...

I'm sure with this kind of skill, the board lady got to be the perfect wife!http://www.boardlady.com/sanssouci.htm cheers Joe

We had a great Broads paddle on Sunday but I noticed that there was a spongyness when putting the boat back onto the car. On digging with sharp...

Hi All, Pictures of my Wren and Wannigan, I made lots of mistakes but enjoyed building both. Great fun to paddle with my 5 year old son! With...

Has anyone tried this for a stitch and glue. I read a blog from an american paddler who tried it on a boat, I was just wondering about its long term...

Has anyone here had any experience fitting outriggers? I'm in the process of building two outriggers for my Prospector (to make it possible for...

I have an internet friend named Tara Prindle, who has a very interesting website named "Native Tech." It has a great deal of information about...

hello I am after some advice. I'm new to this conoe stuff, but I've gotten that voice in my head, that I'm sure most of you have had. The "Making...

Planning ahead for when it's a little warmer - I read somewhere possibly on a SOTP thread that mixing epoxy in a wider / flatter container lengthens...

Apologies if this is a bit vague! Okay, a friend has just offered me a canoe! I went to look at it last night. No name/make known, all the...

I am wanting to use 30 - 40 mm webbing for the seats on my slow-growing Prospector, what is the best way of securing the webbing to the seat frame? ...

Some weeks ago I purchased some ash lathes, calico and instructions from Terry Kenny, Newport Coracles. Finally last weekend I had a chance to start...

Has anyone else thought of using roofing laths for rubrails chines etc. They are certainly beefy enough, bend dead easy and only cost 30p a metre.Do...

I know there will be views and opinions on this but I'll ask anyway SMwhistle I am building a Selway 16' Prospector. The plans are quite specific...

I need some advice: As I may have mentioned before SMwhistle im building mould to make myself a propper 16ft GRP canoe. Two symetrical halves...

Anyone built a Sassafras 12 from CLC? or from the Canoe Shop book by Chris Kulczycki- same boat............ Any comments? Regards Paul

The boat I'm delicately handcrafting SMwhistle was intended to have 4mm ply throughout however after reading around I think I may have underestimated...

Hi all! This is my first post here, well on any forum actually, so excuse any mistakes. I have built fibreglass boats before using two layers of...

I am on the point of sourcing materials to build my Malamut canoe. I’ve got the plans and cleared the garage, all I need now is a few sheets of ply...

Howdy I'm thinking of fitting a kneeling thwart to my cedar stripper - does anyone have any pointers/tips about kneeling thwarts in general? ...

Don't know if anyone's seen this, but I can't remember it being mentioned on the forum. At Moosehead Canoes you can make your own cedar-canvas canoe...

Ahhh, this is doing my head in! In case I haven’t mentioned it beforeSMwhistle, I'm gonna be getting a new canoe SMjumping. I'm getting a hull...

Just wondering really what people thought about either using Yacht varnish or linseed oil type products to finish off a paddle, I've used Yacht...

Morning all, My pirogue is now almost done.SMopencanoe I have fitted pine breasthooks which I have faired to match the camber of the...

I was just visiting a kitchen supply store and noticed bamboo cutting boards. The sign claims that it is stronger than wood and lighter. I was...

Ok this is probably like asking how longs a piece of string, but money is a definate issue when looking for my first canoe! I'm looking at probably...

Hello all,have recently moved to Germany and am having some probs sourcing materials for my S:F Raven,the main problem is the types of plywood they...

Hi, I've been lurking for a while and have a question to ask. I want to make a strip built canoe, I have the plans already and have some facilities...

I'm looking for a short solo canoe, I've seen the selway ones such as the 12'Waterman, baby wren and 12'raven. I think a boat of around this length...

Hi folks. I'm not sure if this is in the correct section of the forums or not but I'm hoping someone here can help me out. I have a lovely deep...

I gather when you build a stripper you glue each plank to the previous plank. In addition to using clamps or screws to keep the strips close to the...

A few pics of my Prospector for Nomad Rush... and anyone else who might be interested! It was built from the table of offsets in 'Canoe Craft'. The...

Hi all, I have just finished my 1st canoe build, not sure how to post photos here, but they are available at...

Hi All I am thinking of building an open canoe that I will use on lochs and rivers. I will be solo most of the time but still need the room to take...

I am about to start my second stitch and glue boat, a Sea Dart 16. I remember first time I had problems cutting nice smooth lines and curves in 3-4mm...

The only canoe I can remember paddling is a 'renovated' touring canoe that had been beefed up considerably and was used on whitewater (not by me)....

Thought you would all like to see my newly completed Peterborough from Selway Fisher Plans, if I ever build another it will be much better but I'm...

I’m just starting a stitch & tape build but am already looking to the future and anchoring after a ‘stripper’! Can anyone recommend any plans, types...

http://www.birchcanoes.com/ thinking about going down to build myself a canoe, I haven't got the knowledge or space to try one on my own at home!...

Decided not enough room to build at home so need somewhere to build it as well. Where/which/who though? John Clohesy in Melton Mowbray (birch...

I think I might have taken on a bigger job than I originally thought. Those of you who saw my introductory post will know that I have a 16ft...

Hi Folks! I'm very new to the canoe building fraternity and would like some advice on buying epoxy resin for a 'eureka' canoe build. It seems that...

Hi all Very new to this forum thing so please tell me if I get things wrong. Anyway, I saved this boat from going on the wood pile and I'd like...

Hi y'all! Right, I've got 3 sets of plans for a possible self build. SF Beaver reduced to 13ft 6in (tortured ply construction) SF Waterman 13ft ...

Ok, please bare in mind im an absolute novice... If it came down to it, what are the things a canoe absolutely would not float without?! I mean...

Ok so I've only got to the 'marking out of the plywood stage' but already people are asking me what I'm going to call it. We've got 4 names so far -...

I have my plans now for a Selway Fisher 14' PETERBOROUGH, and a roughly 15 foot space in the basement to build it (yep, had to rethink plans for a...

As mentioned in another thread, I've just received an old wood canvas canoe. For some reason, probably insanity, I've decided to re-canvas it. The...

I saw a self buid on here wher it cost 190 pounds for epoxy/tape to do a canoe.I personaly do not use this method to build but 25 years ago a friend...

What's the general opinion about sheathing the hull on a Fisher Peterborough 16. I'm only at planning stage and doing the reading 'all about how to...

Hi Guys Just a query about Oil finishes, Does anyone have any first hand expierience / knowedge using either Danish or Teak Oils to finish Ash...

Are there any guidelines as to how long your paddle should be? I am making a Fisher Peterborough 16 footer and there are details of a paddle on the...

Are epoxy fumes flammable? Im likely to build this winter in a shed = cold, could I use an electric fan heater to keep the temperature up? Thanks ...

After many months of having the plans, I finally got around to building my Selway Fisher Prospector. In total the build has taken me just about...

Would this be any use for bending ply to build canoe? http://uk.aldi.com:80/special_buys/productnl_336.html I'm thinking of building a...

I've opted to build a selway fisher prospector and am wanting to keep the lines as clean as poss. what did everybody else do regarding the exterior...

Have been a bit quiet on here of late, had to work away from home for 3 weeks in Leeds. Just before I left I placed an order for a Mad River Explorer...

This is our first post so we wanted to say Hello. (Jo and steve) We've been reading lots of threads on here but only joined today SMbirthday and...

Greetings diyers, I've finally cracked the picture downloading thingy and here's a few of my baby, she's called Twin Tub and she floats...... ...

Started cutting out section moulds today. Finally on the way, but having some doubts wether this ever will be a canoe. :D I have a question to all...

Well we've finally started building our Selway Fisher Wren, to be split into two halves for convenience. We've decided to call her 'Wye Knot', as our...

As the title: you know, the stuff that is like seat belt material? I want to make a spare seat. Thanks SMlifebelt

Hello to everyone in that CRAZY world of the self build!!! I've finally managed to produce a canoe shaped pile of wood! and im back with some...

Hi, For those interested I've put up some pics of the boat as she is at the moment, and will update these as the refit progresses. The Pirogue is a...

Anyone have any examples, recommendations or tips? The suggestion that there might be a log to hack on up at Loch Tay has struck a bit of a nerve....

Three months in the planning and making (I'm a slow worker, well, slow to get motivated), I've finally finished making two paddles for my kids, Ace...

Greetings campers, has anyone bought or made some buoyancy blocks to fit their FP? I was on Bear Creek's site yesterday measuring up their...