This 13' double paddle lapstrake canoe is my own handcrafted version in
the spirit of Henry Rushton , Pete Culler and Walt Simmons and is made of
cedar oak and cherry.
If you've never paddled one of this type you are in for a treat. You sit
on a small caned seat, and use a double bladed paddle. This makes a very
stable, easy to paddle craft. These boats are a far cry from the mass
produced boats and are sure to be a source of pride and enjoyment for years
to come. The boat is suprisingly fast and seaworthy for it's length and the
double paddle allows paddling in wind and waves with ease and confidence.
Construction details of these boats include white cedar planking over
oak keel, stem and frames. The rails, sheerstrake and other fittings are
of various hardwoods usually cherry, mahogany or butternut. Plank laps are
clench nailed while frames and rails are copper riveted. All other fastenings
are copper or bronze. The usual finish is varnish outboard and penetrating
marine oil inboard. Most details are open to customer input.
