The Bear Mountain Boat Shop

I recently ordered Bob's Special plans from Bear Mountain. due to space I'd like to do as much machining as possible before I start stripping, including the gunwales. I have some 16' ash boards, does anyone know if they will be long enough?? I'm not opposed to scarf joints, just rather use one piece...

When viewing the "photos by model" of the Bobs special, It appears to me that there is a fair amount of variation in the shear line of these boats.... where these all built from Bear Mountain plans? is there that much room for interpretation when laying out the shear line? I recently order...

Thanks for the replies. Looks like I'll be building with redwood, I can get long clear lengths three blocks from home!! I've read that redwood is harder to bend into complex stip built forms. as a second project, I would like to build an Outer Island Kayak (or something similar). Should I mill the R...

how does the Bob's Special do in rivers?? I think that until I build a bigger boat, the 15' canoe will work, although it will be tight.
-Alex

I am preparing to build my first strip built canoe, and am having a hard time finding clear WRC in Sacramento or Bay Area. Also cannot find Spruce at all. Any Ideas??

thanks,
Alex

how would a Bobs special do for my above situation?? is it capable of one-two night trips with two adults (light packers) and a medium size dog??

-Alex

I am getting ready to build my first canoe, and would like input on a design. It will see mostly lake use, some camping. My wife and I have done a lot of very light backpacking and do not see a reason to start packing heavy. I weigh 165, she is 115 and our dog is 45. I would like this boat to be sta...