Re: [Paddlewise] S&G open canoes??

The closest thing I know of is Chesapeake Light Crafts Sassafras in 12 and 
16 foot lengths.

http://www.clcboats.com/boats/sassafras.php

Not quite what you want, but in the ballpark.  No personal experience with 
either of these boats.  I built one of their kayaks and love it.

Bob



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Keith Wrage" <keith.wrage_at_charter.net>
To: <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net>
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 10:27 PM
Subject: [Paddlewise] S&G open canoes??


> Was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction regarding 
> this:
>
> I'm interested in building an open canoe.  I do not want to do a cedar 
> strip boat.  Thinking more along the lines of plywood stitch-n-glue.  I 
> would like the boat to be capable of tripping with portages in mind (BWCAW 
> or Quetico) - so lightweight would be good.  Payload capacity has to be at 
> least 550 to 600 lbs (I weigh-in at 250 myself!) and still maintain 
> performance (lots of boats will hold 600 lbs but paddle like a flat-faced 
> barge with that load).  I'm guessing this places it in the 17-18 foot 
> range.
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