8 Pound Canoe Build

[@Raineesaint24]

This is beautiful. Do you sell them? I'd love to buy one.

[@MrJAMESBOND0070]

Thanks! I was looking for a way to make a lightweight body at home for a 'Velomobile', a little car propelled by a person's pedalling. I already have the recumbent trike, but I want a fairly cheap way to keep off the rain, and also to be able to use it during our Canadian winters.

[@snowdon1131]

Brian Templeton

[@forkboy3309]

Brian Templeton

[@chukmil9824]

That type of boat was developed by Platt Monfort. I built a 12' "Nimrod" designed by Platt in 1990. He called the construction "Geodesic Airolite" His had diagonal strands of kevlar over the frame and under the Dacron skin. You can find Dacron at Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co. You can put two layers of Dacron with the weave running diagonal to one another to create a tougher more "rip-stop" covering. Mine now hangs in my wife's office and looks pretty cool. Fun little boats and quick and easy to build.

[@zoffinger]

That's a pretty neat project.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Thanks, it was fun to build.

[@airplanegeorge]

built one of them from scratch about 30 years ago, 12 foot, 13 lbs. I put a couple thin wood slats on the bottom where you step and kneel. It was so light it flew out the back of a horse trailer on a long transport. I'll bet someone on the pa turnpike got a big surprise that day. all I saw was after 300 miles, no boat.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

+airplane george That's a shame, thanks for watching.

[@billh7860]

So that's where my little beauty came from eh, thank you george, lol, just kidding. I can relate though. My then 11yo son and I once built a wooden canoe, also about 30 years ago. Took us a few weeks but when finished she was a beauty...to our eyes. We used it on many trips. It disappeared one night from the stand we made for it while we were camping near a lake, we were heartbroken. Someone else has enjoyed the long term fruits of our labor too.

[@OverlandOne]

Beautiful! That is a cool canoe and a work of art. Excellent video...very well explained.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

THanks

[@yorhedasplode5501]

I remember watching this video years ago and thinking it would never work and boats like this would be too weak. Now I build almost identical but larger canoes for a living. We use artificial sinew to lash together every stringer and rib joint, we've found this helps hold it together when it hits a rock or something. But overall these type of boat are really amazing and much tougher than you would think.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Indeed....I was going to lash mine together as well, even bought some expensive kevlar string, but decided not to...I would if I did another one in the future though. I'd like to make one about 9-10 feet but have it come in half and one side nest into the other and have a hiking bag built into it so you could carry it like a back pack. the joint would be about mid way, a little heavier than the rest and go together with brass bolts and wing nuts with some sort of gasket in between. I'd like to see your boats if you have a link or something.

[@petevermouth6918]

I'm planning on wrapping it with raw hide. We use that when making bows. Acts like sinew, but easier to work with.

[@NMranchhand]

Great little boat. Glad you thought to share it. I wonder, now that you have built a couple of these, if it wouldn't make a great video challenge to see if you could build at least a utilitarian canoe from scratch with native materials. I would be riveted.

[@jadekayak01]

have you thought of using black flexible sealant/glue. sticks to almost anything and sets like a stiff rubber so it provides the needed give a SoF boat needs. ive used the stuff once on a boat and it works good-a 17' kayak

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

No, but if I make another one I'd use a different glue than what I used. Thanks for the idea.

[@4saken404]

Titebond II is the way to go for wood glues when it comes to boats. :D

[@kulkurikoira]

Beautiful boat! I really want to build my own soon!! I was wondering if a few layers of epoxy resin would give a better scratching protection.. I guess I'm going to try..

[@madmainemoose]

do think the framing can handle fiberglass cloth with the resin ? So it could take a beating ?

[@TonySteinbach]

Awesome work. You remind me of a guy that I watch renovate houses.

[@marshacioffi520]

Very cool can you buy them already made?

[@louisemissouri4410]

It really reminds me of a birch bark boat. Beautiful. :)

[@TheChrisPineWorkshop]

What a fun project! Definately going to keep this video for referance! Regards Chris

[@USNERDOC]

Absolutely awesome! I am a fan of your work and channel. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.

[@jonessaddle]

Man every time I watch one of your videos I learn something. Thank You for another great video.

[@chelseamilller8658]

The boat is beautiful, the creek even more so. Looks like southern Apalachia.

[@Kevin_747]

Neat design and work. I have experience steaming spruce strips to form wing tip bows for antique aircraft. Also aircraft coatings would work well on the dacron, a little more expensive but also repairable.

[@icosododecahedron]

Thanks for this video man. I am a woodworker from Utah, and have considered this company's kits. Great to see it, and I want to pursue this further. Your channel is great. I don't subscribe to much on youtube, but I'm stoked on what you do.

[@EscapeAdventures]

This is so awesome. I want to make my own because weight is a major factor. I would attend the class btw. Great video, thanks again!

[@EscapeAdventures]

Subscribed!

[@Norwegianwoodworker]

Hello. Nice litle canoe, would like to make one to my son. Can I ask what rating of Dacron you used? 4 oz or more Best regards Norway. TR

[@durlydurl]

Good times, beautiful lines. Before you said your friend is using it as a Chinese lantern I was already thinking it looked like a Asian screen/room divider. Another great project, thanks for posting. I might just give this a try on the local river.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

I also had it hung in my room for quite a while under my outdoor equipment shelf above my bed, I'll post a photo to facebook, check it out when you get the chance. facebook.com/pages/The-Homestead-Craftsman/151656998374912

[@THEfromkentucky]

That is a fascinating design. What would estimate as the weight limit?

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

fromkentucky I weigh 175, I'd say 190 on this boat and you'd be getting some water in it. But, ad a foot or two and your max would go way up.

[@d.h.7870]

I'm looking for a way to build a clear kayak or canoe and I'm confident this is a good place to start!

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Not sure what you could use to make a clear boat, I have seen clear boats Googling, very clear plastic of some sort. You'd have to find some sort of heavy duty shower curtain like material. You could also do "windows" out of plexiglass instead of the whole thing clear. Unless it's cosmetic, your not going to see a whole lot unless you are in really clear water....but I get wanting to do something off beat, so have at it. I want to make another one of these, a little more heavy duty that comes into several pieces and has a built in back pack. It would nest together and you could carry it on the pack anywhere you want, paddle would break down as well.

[@d.h.7870]

I believe you could use fiberglass resin without using the fiber mesh or polyurethane. I wonder about using/making a mold, or even copying a cone like yours but wrap it with a single layer of clear plastic wrap and then coat it with multiple layers of resin or polyurethane!

[@RandomAndrew]

This is one of the lightest skin on frame canoes I've seen so far.. and I love it! I'm looking to attempt a build this spring once things warm up outside but the problem is I've never attempted something of this caliber before.. I'm no woodworker by any means. Building is my only option as I could never afford to buy something this amazing.. I can afford the time and materials tho and follow the examples of others! Thanks for sharing this, that's one hell of a canoe!

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

+Random Andrew I've got another one planned that will be a takedown version that you can pack into areas on your back. It will be in sections that attach and nest into each other when apart. It will have a built in back pack. Probably make the skin mote durable too but still translucent.

[@RG-xr2rc]

Hi how did it go?

[@RandomAndrew]

@@RG-xr2rc it honestly didn't yet, just no resources like a decent saw.

[@morganflaherty9552]

Hey do you think that the epoxy that you use with the paper would be strong enough for a hang glider wings

[@barrygarner6125]

It looks like a easy canoe to build. Can or have you built a kayak using the same building technics?

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

It's not bad, I've only built the canoes, 2 of them and taught a class.

[@ginistamps71]

This is a great project and an even more entertaining video, boat spinner! Thank you for your videos. They are inspiring.

[@TwistedShrapnel]

I realize it's been a few years since this has been posted but have you considered using a composite material (fiberglass) on the frame? It would make it significantly stronger and still maintain its lightweight.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Yes I have, I would still use the dacron and then fiberglass over it. It would be heavier, but tougher.

[@handleismyhandle]

I'm interested in trying something like this, but then adding a layer of polystyrene (with graphene added) in acetone over top vs fiberglassing. Will be interesting to see how it turns out.

[@billyboots3730]

what about coating it in fiberglass? might make it a bit heavier but will it give it more strength?

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Billy Boots It's an option. For me it's a novelty so having it as is works fine. Fiberglass would definitely make it stronger as far as impacts, abrasion resistance, etc.

[@MondoBeno]

I love it. Ironically I have access to the tools and scrap wood on a building site, but no safe place to row it.

[@karenhaygood6355]

Do you ever paddle it with the double-bladed paddle? I have an 11 foot Wee Lassie canoe, and that paddle works well when it slips side-t-side so easily.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Karen Stokes I actually never have, despite also having a kayak. I didn't use it much, I made if for fun and on rare occasion take it out......you spend more time showing it to curious people than in the water.

[@petevermouth6918]

Yup. and the kayak paddle would keep the inside dryer...

[@washburn_morning_dad3883]

That's a very interesting project. I'll have to add that to the list!!

[@othername1000]

Great build. What dimensions did you use, and how big a person/load would it max out at flotation wise? I know the Ga site says they've put 300lbs in the Sweet Pea, in calm water.

[@oldwoodsrat176]

What would be the maximum weight this boat would carry?

[@kleinjahr]

Nice Sweet Pea. Airolite does have some nice skin on frame designs. Historically, skin on frame goes back to umiaks, curraghs and coracles. They've been covered with everything from hides to canvas and even paper. You can even use duct tape.

[@wormboi8411]

Do you think you could make another one, how much would you charge for that?

[@dogredhome]

hey do you think it would make a good sailboat or would it be a little unbalanced for its size

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Depends on the sail and it would need a keel.

[@TheJazzyjohnson]

Awesome! I want to build one for me and one for my wife. Thank you for another great video.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

I highly recommend it, you can also build one for two people. But I prefer to be in my own boat, kind of an insurance policy for at least half the cargo if your on a trip and you've got more freedom. I do both canoeing and kayaking, but most of the time i'm in a kayak for that reason and portability. Thanks for watching.

[@survivingdenmark2516]

all kinds of amazing, I love it

[@DieterSchneider]

That is extremely cool.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

+Dieter Schneider Photography thanks

[@dewexdewex]

Good design and excellent video. Many thanks.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

+Dewex Dewex Thank you.

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

If you don't mind me asking, what is the length and breadth? You did a great job, it reminds me of the old aeroplane structures used not so long ago. I tested guerilla glue against other glues when I used to do boat repairs and found a product called timber max and timber max express, same product but express sets faster, they come in a tube and are squeezed out using a silicone gun, expands like guerilla glue and any stuff remaining outside the joint can be easily taken off with a chisel, when I soaked glued timbers overnight, the guerilla glue was not good when whacked with a hammer to separate the two pieces but the timber max did not break, it took the grain of the mahogany with it, I love the stuff, shelf life is amazing too. I just thought I would share this with you and hope it helps.

[@geodeaholicm4889]

thanks, good to know

[@idratherbeoutside9880]

Thanks for the video. how much weight are you able to put into this canoe???

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

I weigh about 175. But I'd say one this long, 8 feet.........150 or less is optimal, but it does fine with my weight. It handled and tracked perfect. f you made it a little wider it would increase the buoyancy a good amount, making it longer would do the same, even by a foot. I'd like to make another one about 9 feet that comes into either 2 or 3 parts and nests into itself. Then it would have a back pack of sorts built into it for carrying ......sort of like having a turtle shell on your back. I would also probably thinly fiberglass it for added toughness.

[@timothywhieldon1971]

is it possible to use say carbon fiber or something lighter? maybe 6lbs?

[@baron8107]

Timothy Whieldon Kydex or HDPE, maybe?

[@timhyatt9185]

the construction seems pretty straight forward and really nice build. . have you tried to increase the durability by using fiberglass and resin on the dacron (or instead of ) it would be a few pounds heavier, but not substantially so, but would GREATLY increase it's durability and resistance to damage....

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

I've thought about making another one and fiber-glassing over the dacron, maybe a portable version that comes into several sections.

[@bakedtater1144]

all i can say is that is cool . ive got a heavy one and i cant handle it myself my girl and i have alot of fun i love paddling!

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

I have a 16 foot Old Town and it can be quite difficult to handle on your own or with a helper.......this little thing can hang on my pinky! If you don't mind me asking, how did you come across this video. I've had it posted for a long time and recently the views have spiked, trying to figure out if it was posted somewhere. Thanks.

[@unimike9211]

Can you tell me the dimensions are the steamed oak strips? Superb instructional video BTW. Has inspired me to build one. Thanks

[@unimike9211]

No reply yet .... Can you please tell me the dimensions of the cross section of the oak strips? Thanks

[@jakebarlow100]

Uni Mike half inch by quarter inch, says it at 25 seconds into the video

[@ariadnasol]

Great Project ! Congratulations from New Zealand. Could I get some dimensions to get going please? Thank you very much

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

I just went off this- gaboats.com/boats/sweetpea_design.html

[@hootmanwillie]

I built a couple of kayaks with 10 oz canvas stapling the canvas with stainless steel staples at the gunnels and of course at the ends. You can either paint the canvas or use aeroplane dope painted on ( like they made the wings of a plane on old planes) to make it tighten up and water proof, it will be heavy to carry

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Bob Wilson Sounds cool, I'd like to make a small breakdown canoe or kayak next with a more durable skin. Canvas could be a good option. Thanks for the comment.

[@fdort3971]

Wow! @thehomesteadcraftsman8975 this is really cool! It's been 9 years...how did it hold up? I've never heard of dacron before...I'll have to research it. If you did it again would you do anything different?

[@fdort3971]

Btw...you have a very pretty river!

[@martinmr28]

that's so cool, love it we might give this a go,

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

+martin rodriguez It's a fairly easy project if you have some experience making things. All the materials are common for the most part, just need to order the dacron.

[@HickLif3]

What do you think about epoxying it? it would obviously make it heavier but also more ridged and impact resistant. I may do one similar one day but do that instead just for the extra strength. About how much do you estimate it cost to do one of these?

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

+HickLife I don't really think it would do a whole lot, if I was going to do anything different, I would fiberglass it.

[@HickLif3]

+The Homestead Craftsman what would be your plan to fiberglass it? I think taking some fiberglass cloth and stretching it over it like the dacron would work fairly good and then go back with some chopped strand on the inside and hit it in there and that could also incase the frame inside also hopefully preventing pop offs at the joints

[@jasonflay8818]

I love the design, one problem I have/ wonder, I'm a bigger guy, what is the approximate max load capacity for this boat?

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

I'm about 175 and that's about max for this size, I'd go bigger, a foot longer and you would add a lot more buoyancy.

[@rtodd279]

That is brilliant! I love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Richard T Glad you like it!

[@ojomnesir9182]

could you do the same thing with bamboo?

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

+MOJO Risen Yes, bamboo bends very easy with just heat applied. You can split it into strips with a knife very easy. Good idea.

[@ojomnesir9182]

Thanks I think I'll try it

[@texflyguy]

UV Rays will make short work of that Dacron. Take a look at Aircraft fabric covering technique.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

+John W I've had it for 5 years and it's still going strong. I bought the dacron form an air craft suppy house, and it's got spar varnish on it which has some uv protection, and I keep it inside when not using it.

[@texflyguy]

+The Homestead Craftsman... Dacron will deteriorate rapidly when exposed to sunlight. Many builders will have no way to keep their boats out of the sun.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

+John W Well it works good for me and many others. The sun will tear up anything, even a plastic canoe or kayak. This is just a different kind of a thing in general. It's not the kind of boat you throw on the edge of the woods until the next time you need it.

[@texflyguy]

+The Homestead Craftsman This is a source for 11.6 oz polyester fabric which is much stronger the the 3.5 oz aircraft fabric. www.kudzucraft.net/11-6-oz-polyester.html

[@davidwilke113]

very nice!! looks fun!

[@securityguy1984]

is there anyway to make a Transparent canoe around 13-15 ft long im looking for cost effective ideas any suggestions?

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Ryan Peacock Well, you would need to find some clear material, not sure what to be transparent, translucent isn't too hard but clear is tricky. If you had all the equipment, vacume molding lexan would work, but that's not cheap. Not to crush you dreams, but it's not going to happen for cheap. Now you may be able to make a boat with a viewing window in the bottom if that's the function you going for.

[@bradaltemeyer4472]

check the sailright or sailrite website for clear mylar sail fabric ,they also have some other things- I won't say it would work, but it would be flexible where lexan can be brittle. also not cheap.

[@reidscheer7369]

How thick was the Dacron you used? How did you apply the heatbond tape?

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

I don't remember. Look at this - gaboats.com/

[@reidscheer7369]

Thank you. By the way your channel looks amazing and this boat is awesome. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Will do.

[@threaxus3638]

What material did you use as skin to cover the buttom of the boat??

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

+Patrick Westerhof dacron from aircraftspuce.com

[@stubryanfull]

Do you think that a boat of this scale could be replicated in stripped cedar canoe fashion? I'm just quarrying and do not mind if you are not sure. I want to build a stripped cedar canoe but prefer to build it this size rather than 17 foot long. thank you for your time and wisdom- stuart

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

***** Yes, you can make one any size you want, the strips are small enough to take the curves.

[@geoffburrill9850]

Beautiful light canoe.

[@jorgelima6216]

What material and what did you use to cover up the frame?

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Dacron - The same stuff that is used on airplanes, I then waterproofed it with spar varnish.

[@jorgelima6216]

tanks so much

[@naturundwildnisschuleauenl848]

Hi I really like the design. Is it tricky with ripping of the fabric when you step in or on rocks? Is dacron a PETE foil? I have some translation problems....

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

+Natur und Wildnisschule Auenland e.V. No problem getting in and I just don't get near rocks.......except in this video. Not sure on the last question.

[@jck9590]

+Natur und Wildnisschule Auenland e.V. ....Yes, Dacron is a PETE fabric.

[@Jcthered]

Would you be interested in adding another layer of dacron to make it sturdier? Do you think it would make much difference? My thought is that it would add quite a bit of life to the exterior, less patching, etc..

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

James O'Brien I have not had to patch mine, I just keep it away from stuff. If I was going to do anything, I would fiberglass it probably, or try skipping the cloth and just coat it with resin. But the fiber glass would make it hard and puncture resistant. I think of this boat as fun for what it is, and not lacking, it just is what it is. If I was to make a more durable boat, I'd make a strip canoe.

[@Jcthered]

Ok, I completely agree and I think it's a really cool idea and sounds like a fun project. Thanks!

[@ThirdDegreeWitchExplores]

What a beautiful thing ... Thanks for sharing

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

ThirdDegreeWitch Your welcome. It is a nice little boat.

[@brettoberry3586]

Beautiful work!

[@matlock12c]

that is a great lil build!

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Thanks

[@RobertJones-wx4yi]

How can I get the blue print for making this?

[@maplehouseknives]

Fantastic, nice work!

[@comfusedWorldpassanger3399]

Very Nice. Great work.

[@pyrostar69yt]

what do u suppose the weight capacity is? would you be willing to stress test one of them? you probably weigh at least 100 lbs... plus a pack in your lap, what else? Very Intriguing.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

100lbs...funny, that's a small high school girl. I'm around 180, which is about the upper end of what I would go with this boat. Add a little more length and width and your capacity would go way up. Will I stress test my boat, no. But you can make one of your own.

[@geodeaholicm4889]

beautiful design & build

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Thanks

[@PatrickStar-lu3ot]

This is so cool!

[@signalfire6]

Is Tyvek waterproof? :) Love the idea of this just for a Japanese style light. I bet miniaturized, you'd sell plenty of them...

[@matak99]

drill & glue in 1/4" wooden dowels at the cross-joints. It would only add ~ 25 grams

[@donbaker4503]

If the back rest was removable then several could be built in decreasing size to be nesting. The whole family could each have one but rooftop would look like only carrying one. Also fiberglass to strengthen would only be needed up to waterline which would save some of the added weight.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Good ideas

[@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668]

Have you managed the 0 pound canoe yet? I love your voice, you sound really friendly.

[@heimerblaster976]

Great boat loved viewing the how to.

[@girliedog]

Gurilla glue expands which is why the joints popped, nice video I want to try this.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

+Virginia Hoffman Your confused on this one. i did not mean the joints popped loose when I made it but way after. Guerrilla glue does expeand, but the joint is clamped when I glue it up, I just clean up the excess after, but the joint it's self is closed. I'm not saying it was the best glue for the job, but it did ok for a pretty long time.

[@girliedog]

Understood, beautiful boat.

[@WV591]

So lucky to be living in a place like that.

[@theogplayer1759]

Cheers! Im going to make one i've always wanted something like this ever since i was a kid.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

You'll have fun.

[@jamespalmer8062]

What are the specs of the Dacron you used.??

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

james palmer i don't. remember. look up geodesic boats. They will have the info you need.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

james palmer gaboats.com

[@timince3871]

How much would you sell one for?

[@cyrilmoser3412]

Where did you get the dacron from? i want to build a canoe in school and i cant find dacron

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

A site called aircraft spruce, www.aircraftspruce.com/search/search.php?s=dacron&x=0&y=0

[@cyrilmoser3412]

Thanke you 👏

[@newage5178]

The Homestead Craftsman

[@jsoulages]

And yes, i would like to see more of past and new projects!!!

[@chomperstomper779]

when i was about 10 my dad and i built a one sheet plywood boat and i still have it till this day but im getting a big now but its sure fun

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Cool, I've seen people make kayaks out of 2 sheets of luan. One piece was an ellipse shape with pointed ends and the other an ellipse with split ends. Basically the two halves are duct taped together, closing the split ends of the bottom piece and attaching the top. You seal all the seams and then pour fiberglass resin inside and flip the kayak around letting the resin get into all the seems. Once it sets, you pull off the tape, sand it smooth and fiberglass the outside. It's a pretty clever construction method.

[@Noble909]

Maybe with the joints, drill a small hole at each intersection and glue in a dowel. That way you're not adding weight while making the joint much stronger.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Noble909 That is a good idea. People also bind the joints.

[@dewexdewex]

+Noble909 Maybe drilling holes would weaken the wood strips and cause them to break at the holes when they are bent. Putting binding round them sounds like a good idea.

[@patrickcorcoran7028]

In building 5 ga boats we have done just this. It has eliminated the need for the kevlar roving almost entirely.

[@reignorshine.]

that thing is awesome it does seem like it wouldn't be good in rough water's though

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

+reyray I've done class 5 rapids in it no problem! Just kidding, it's a still water or slow river with no rocks and sticks kind of boat. A novelty more than anything.

[@cyrilmoser3412]

which dacron you used there are three different

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

I don't remember, I made the canoes over 5 years ago. I say get the heaviest weight. Also, here's the website of the company that sells plans for this style of boat. They also sell the dacron, theirs is 3.7oz. gaboats.com/products/index.html If you are not comfortable winging it, buy a set of plans from them. You can also buy a kit, minus the lumber. Good luck.

[@cyrilmoser3412]

Thx

[@jaredcummings9295]

My left ear loved some of the video

[@Oughnutsdndaizzap]

Amazing video

[@johnbates8964]

FANTASTIC!

[@DeanMk1]

This reminds me of the small canoe W. Douglas Burden wrote about in his book, "Look to the Wilderness". I think he called it "The Peanut Shell".

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

I'll look into that, thanks.

[@DeanMk1]

You're welcome. It's mentioned in the opening chapter.

[@bigearedmouse17]

this was brilliant hope you are rich/happy

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

+bigearedmouse17 Ha, working on it.

[@carmelpule6954]

I believe some use the nylon material used for bullet proof jackets, I forgot what they call it something like ballistic nylon I believe.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Carmel Pule' kevlar

[@tae7965]

can it be modified to a kayak?

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

You can modify it it to anything you like. It's just a frame with fabric stretched over it.