Building a cedar strip canoe is not an easy task, and often takes months to complete. That being said, if you have the patience and are willing to stick with the project, the end result will be a canoe that is a work of art. With proper car… read more
If you own a lakeside cabin or are running a summer youth group, you might need to construct your own canoe storage rack---a big job that will require a lot of labor, some basic carpentry skills and probably a helper to add a second set of… read more
Using an outrigger-style canoe stabilizer reduces the tenderness of a canoe. It allows paddlers to sail their canoe, stand up in their canoe, fish out of their canoe and walk around inside it, without the fear of tipping. Building a canoe s… read more
If you want to get your canoes up off the ground and keep them clean, here is a simple homemade "A" frame canoe rack. A couple of hours work with simple tools and materials and you'll have an easy free-standing canoe rack for a couple of… read more
Every serious canoe paddler at one time or another gets a yen to build himself a signature custom paddle. It's not as tough as you might think. The tools are pretty basic, materials easy to obtain and assembly relatively simple, if somewh… read more
Outrigger canoes are the traditional mode of transportation in many parts of the world, and adding a simple outrigger to your own canoe can make it much more stable. With a few tools and a couple of hours, you can build a double stabilizer… read more
Canoeing is a great recreational sport for the entire family. Many people start out by renting canoes until they gain proficiency and become familiar with the different types and makes of canoes. When the day comes that a canoe is purchased… read more
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