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jackfoxinc
13th December 2006, 08:02 PM
Hi,
Im interested in building a canoe to be used mainly for fishing on lakes and rivers. Ive been looking at designs that are available online and so far ive seen so many, i feel like i know less about the matter than before i started :)
Could anybody please give me their opinion on what canoe would be suitable for this task. Especially if you have built and used the canoe yourself!

Im looking for a canoe that:

- can fit 2 people for fishing.
- can fit plenty of gear.
- has reasonable stability.
- will work well with a small trolling motor but is still a good paddler.
- is reasonably cheap and easy to build. (Im very much a beginner)

If any one can help me out with some recommendations i would be very pleased.

Cheers
Luke Meader

bitingmidge
13th December 2006, 09:09 PM
Cheers Luke,

Biased though I may, be I'd suggest the Eureka, fitted one of with Michael's outriggers for additional stability when fishing.

You'll have a boat that's very light, easily transportable and can do all the things you've asked of it.

The building thread is here (http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread.php?t=10486) (err... I still haven't finished mine :rolleyes: ) and Michael Storer's Eureka webpages are here: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~storerm/Eureka/Eurekacanoes.html

Cheers,

P

JEM
21st December 2006, 03:26 AM
Hope it's ok to mention my plans here.

I have a couple that work nicely. Take a look at

http://jemwatercraft.com/proddetail.php?prod=Iroquois

http://www.jemwatercraft.com/proddetail.php?prod=Merrimac

http://www.jemwatercraft.com/proddetail.php?prod=Muskoka

http://www.jemwatercraft.com/proddetail.php?prod=Townsend

JEM
21st December 2006, 11:24 AM
It was suggested I provide a little more info on each so here we go.

Townsend: Simple, contemporary styled canoe. Easy to assemble.

Merrimac: Also simple, tumblehome sides for easier paddling. A little different looking.

Iroquios: Just like Merrimac except a flat bottom instead of slight V. Very stable and easy to build.

The 3 above would need a trolling motor mount.

Muskoka: A little more difficult to build but will paddle nicely and handle a little bit a rough water. Trolling motor mount on the back transom.

Daddles
21st December 2006, 11:46 AM
Am I right in guessing that Muskoka has a transom so that it can take a trolling motor? Or was there some other reason?

Richard

JEM
21st December 2006, 02:20 PM
Am I right in guessing that Muskoka has a transom so that it can take a trolling motor? Or was there some other reason?

Richard

That's the primary reason.

gregory
27th January 2007, 11:59 PM
Hi Luke, I've just completed a Selway Fisher "Raven" canoe. It is built using stitch and glue. 15'7" by 36" (4.7m by 900mm). I used 4mm ply, Bote-Cote Epoxy and covered in f/glass cloth. All up weight is 34kg, so I can carry and load it myself. I've had 2 adults and a 5 and 10yr old in with no problems. It is very stable as well as fast. Send me your email if you want some pictures. http://www.selway-fisher.com/Opcan16.htm