thought a little constructive self-criticism would be an interesting subject for this video. We all look back on early projects with a bit of a cringe. And why is that when we were so proud of the results when they were fresh from the hopper? Well, because we...
In Part 2 of our Classic Canoe Repair series we take a look at stem repairs. This is one area that ,without looking, I can almost guarantee there are problems to be found. Even if the job has already been done previously, it likely wasn’t done well. We’ll...
This is the first part of a series on cedar canvas canoe repair. This is not intended to be a completely comprehensive series. It will give you a general walkthrough the process and highlight some of the specific challenges found in the featured examples. This first...
Glued Lapstrake Canoes GLUED LAPSTRAKE PLYWOOD CANOES The glued lapstrake plywood technique is quite common in rowing and sailing craft, but is not often used in canoes. That’s a shame, because it’s a great choice for these craft. The laps add stiffness to...
Vesper Vesper This decked canoe, originally designed and built by R.W. Gibson in 1885, can be used as an alternative to a tandem kayak or can be rigged out as a sailing canoe. We modified this design for a local kayak tour company, Lotus Land Tours. Renamed Lotus 18,...
