Another Begining

Take one out and start another one! Yes I do believe I have a problem... not enough space to build all of the canoes and kayaks I want.

So this build is going to be another 12' solo, narrow enough to use a double blade with a slatted chair instaid of the traditional seat. The different thing about this one is I am using scraps and leftover strips from the previous builds and will most likely paint the outside hull. Might even do some cool graphics on it as well.

Sunset over Pelican Lake

This is why we do it folks. A beautiful sunset over calm waters, the gentle breeze on your cheeks and the swish of a paddle making little swirls and dimples in the surface of the lake. A few bugs hum along and the birds sing their evening songs. The stress and tension of the day flow down through the paddle and into the water, a bottomless well that accepts those feelings with an indifference that calms and soothes.

Ready to roll

These two canoes are completely done and waiting for pickup. The other two for this order are so close to completion I can smell the varnish.

So here they stay until the others are ready to go... could be a week, could be less....

Final Coat

Ready for the final coat of varnish on #2 and #3. After 3+ coats, a final hand sanding and there you are. Its pretty exciting to see the project come to the delivery stage..

Lights are installed on #2 and working great. I think this is going to be standard on all of the larger canoes that I build. I have a simple switch and battery pack installed on the rear bulkhead.

The glow of fresh varnish!

Gunnels

Worked on installing the gunnels on the first of the twins. It went well this morning but some times I swear I need four extra fingers on one extra hand.

I am going to sneak this one down to the lake and try to determine the seat placement and center of gravity.