16' canoe strongback w/forms,plans,stems,strips,etc $300

[neighth4n]

i'll be selling or trading my strongback and forms for a 16' canoe in 2 weeks when i remove the boat off the mold. i've attached a photo. i'm interested in a playboat but will consider all trades and offers. i have been working on this boat for months and have a lot of supplies, tools, various clamps, books, plans etc. that might beneficial in getting started on this project. i am using a stapleless construction method by having attached cleats to the mold forms for the strips to be clamped to. this makes for a hull that is completely free of marks. hundreds of hours went into the measurements, shaping, and construction of this mold. i would love to build a few more boats on this mold with some different woods but i'm moving soon and transportation is an issue. i have also milled down quite a bit of clear vertical grain western red cedar (special order from california), brazilian mahogany (now extinct), and african mahogany 1/4" cove and bead strips and ash strips for the inner and outer stems that i might consider letting go. please contact me with any questions. 314-4eight0-21four8. Thanks.

-nate
fayetteville,ar

[justin.payne]

So this is the canoe project you have been working on for so long.....looks awesome!

[ebell]

how much? always kind of wanted to do that.

eric

[neighth4n]

thanks justin.

concerning price, i'll consider every offer. feel free to give me ring to set up a time to swing by and check everything out. thanks for the interest eric.

-nate
314-480-two148

[Edgar]

Have you got any pictures of the finished project?

[neighth4n]

nah man. it's not finished. it's still on the forms. stripping should be done by the weekend. then i'll pull it off the forms after sanding and fiberglass which should take a few days. i'll post some newer pics in the next couple days. this one was taken well before christmas.

[Jim Krueger]

Nate,
From the picture and your narrative I know you have done a group of work over time. After all the work and materials to learn to repair my first (homemade) boat made of Kevlar, I'm sorry it's not convenient for you to take your jig and materials to your new residence and continue the hobby. The wood stock you mentioned is all very nice but your jig shows a lot of care and time in it's construction :)


Best Regards
Jim Moose

[neighth4n]

thanks so much jim for your comments. it's really cool to know that you appreciate and can relate to the work that went into the mold. i'll be working on some different designs and methods of boatbuilding once i get a shop set up after the move. a kayak with some steambent ash or white oak ribs wrapped in kevlar is definately on the list. superlight. man i'd love to see a photo of your boat if you get a chance. thanks again.

-nate

[neighth4n]

if anyone is still interested i'll be removing the boat after glassing in about a week. i'll consider all offers or trades. thanks.

nate

[wood stick paddler]

Where can I see it

[neighth4n]

its at my studio on the UA Fayetteville campus. feel free to give a ring anytime whenever you might want to swing by. thanks.

nate
31four-480-two148

[neighth4n]

New photo

[neighth4n]

if anyone is interested. i will let it go next week for the price i've got in the materials. $400 obo. or trade for playboat.

[Edgar]

I looks like it will be a very nice canoe. I hope to see some photos when you get it out on the water.

[woodystrack]

Wow! It's looking awesome, nate! I know you can't wait til it's done and you're out on the water with it.

I made my own wood canoe very similar a few years ago and have made 3 others for people since. I used similar methods to make a wooden surfboard I just completed as well. You may want to try that project when you get moved.

Can I ask what book or plans you went by to build your forms?
I used Gil Gilpatrick's book, but want to try plans from "Canoe Craft" book.

Lucas