Old boat-Fresh perspective

Old boat-Fresh perspective

 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...
Lapstrake Canoes

Lapstrake Canoes

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...
Ugo

Ugo

Canadian Ugo The Canadian Ugo Canoe This is an example of a classic Canadian canoe form fashioned using the lapstrake or clinker-construction method. The individual planks overlap each other by 1/2″ and are fastened together with small copper tacks that are...
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