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Thank you. It takes a lot of time but it's really not that hard. You are building it one strip at a time so you can do it a little at a time. The fiberglassing is the only time you need to work for an extended time and may feel a little rushed. Other than that, I find it's kinda relaxing.

I'm in Wichita, Ks.

Thanks Woodystrack. Actually I'm afraid to leave the dog at home for too long. May not have a home to come back to! :lol: He has some separation issues. I don't believe that the number of hours I put into building the canoe really effects what someone will be willing to pay for it. But it does effec...

Thank you Chris, but I have to disagree with you. The boat was made to be used. I used 2 layers of 6 oz. fiberglass on the outside to make sure it can take normal usage. This does make it a little heavy (55 lbs), but also means that when you hit that rock, or drag it on shore, you only scratch the f...

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I built it so I could take Lucky, my dog, along. But he keeps moving around and hanging over the side. It's just not much fun. I bought an old Buffalo canoe and he seems calmer in it. Plus it's a lot wider. We've even done some mild white water with the Buffalo and he seems to like it!

For sale, a 14 1/2 foot hand built cedar strip canoe. Seat position is adjustable, has dry compartments at both ends. Cane seat and hand carved yoke. Second seat could be added if paddlers are small. Designed for 300# load. Easy paddle solo but a little tippy with a 100# dog! $1400 / offer.