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Classic Cedar Canvas Canoes
I find the gentle curves of a well designed canoe aesthetically pleasing. Those lines however, translate into how a canoe will paddle and handle in a variety of situations. Unlike other materials, wooden boats seem to have a soul and nothing handles like a wood canvas canoe. My canoes were designed for solo or tandem paddling, be it an afternoon on the water or a two person extended trip with all of your gear. They are built in the traditional way, using methods over 100 years old.
A shallow arched hull with a slight outward flare helps keep waves out, and a keel line with two inches of rocker makes the canoe very responsive to paddle and pole. Each handcrafted canoe requires approximately 130 hours to complete, and with a little care, will last for generations.
A typical canoe 16’2” long in white cedar will weigh approximately 70-73 lbs. I also make a light weight version at 64 lbs. All seats are hand caned. A limited number of canoes are built per year.
Price with half-ribs
Handcrafted paddles in the traditional style are available.
Canoe restoration is also a service provided.
