Canoeing

A cedar canoe is one of the prettiest boats on the water. Its warm-colored cedar strips---shiny under layers of varnish---contrast perfectly with deep blue water. The combination of fiberglass and...

Canoeing can provide a great workout. It also can be a great way to enjoy nature with a relaxing ride down a river or around a lake. Either way, sometimes your canoe may become damaged from use,...

A fiberglass or composite canoe is an expensive investment. In addition to being lighter than its plastic counterparts, a fiberglass boat is also more fragile. Fortunately, it is also easier to...

Cedar strip epoxy (CSE) canoes look like regular cedar strip canoes, but don't have ribs. Instead, cedar strips are nailed in place over a form and edge glued. Once the glue sets, the nails are...

Using a cedar canoe for recreation can be an enjoyable and calming experience, but cedar canoes tend to crack as they age so future repairs are almost inevitable. Cracks can occur in a canoe's...

Anyone who has knocked around in old aluminum canoes knows what a pain it is when they start to leak. Rivets loosen with age and abuse. A trip to the welder for a heli-arc welding job is...

Building your own canoe can be fun and challenging. There are many different ways to build your own canoe. I will be going over the basic steps to build a plywood (isn't what it sounds, keep...