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by cagreen
Sun Jun 29, 2008 12:25 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Finally finished my Cottage Crusier!
Replies: 13
Views: 3977

Ok, I gave up on trying to use picasa to host my picture. Picasa seems to use a dynamic URL, which is why I could see it when I previewed but no one else could.
I've moved the image to Photobucket as you suggest in the FAQs
by cagreen
Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:27 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Finally finished my Cottage Crusier!
Replies: 13
Views: 3977

Thanks Glen. It should be visible now.
by cagreen
Sun Jun 29, 2008 7:22 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Finally finished my Cottage Crusier!
Replies: 13
Views: 3977

Finally finished my Cottage Crusier!

.. well, kind of. Still need to add the stem bands, but that didn't stop me from taking it out.

Thanks to this forum for all of the members past and present who have contributed.

I have more pictures of the build posted here
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by cagreen
Wed Oct 24, 2007 8:54 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Spline in Deck?
Replies: 7
Views: 3225

Thanks for the advice. I think I'll epoxy the joint (long grain) and add a layer of glass underneath for additional strength.

-cg
by cagreen
Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:56 am
Forum: Paddles, Techniques, Boat Transportation, Storage & Maintenance
Topic: Canoe Storage
Replies: 1
Views: 14070

Canoe Storage

Hi everyone, I'm almost finished my boat! It's time to start thinking about where I'm going to store her. I'd like to hang it from the ceiling in my garage. My question is this: Will I run the risk of deforming the shape of the canoe if I hang it using slings (either right side up or upside down), o...
by cagreen
Wed Oct 17, 2007 8:53 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Spline in Deck?
Replies: 7
Views: 3225

Spline in Deck?

Hi everyone,
I plan on having a strip of walnut down the centre of my decks. My question is this: Will my decks be strong enough if I only use thickened epoxy to glue my deck pieces together? Or will I need to use a spline or biscuits?

Thanks for the help!
-cg
by cagreen
Thu Dec 07, 2006 1:40 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Settingup molds on a long strongback.
Replies: 1
Views: 1005

Settingup molds on a long strongback.

Strong back is built! Now I'm looking at cutting and setting up the molds. My Cottage Cruiser is 15 1/2" and the strongback is 16" long. I read in Canoecraft that when building a shorter canoe on a longer strongback that you should raise the molds about 2" to leave room for the stems....
by cagreen
Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:17 pm
Forum: Choosing a Design
Topic: Help choosing design for Lake Erie
Replies: 3
Views: 5748

Thanks for the info Rick, your insight is much appreciated. I'm starting to lean towards the Cottage Cruiser. I don't think the Canadien, Champlain or Huron have the stability I am looking for. I guess I'll have to build those later :twisted evil . However, I am now also considering the Prospector. ...
by cagreen
Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:13 am
Forum: Choosing a Design
Topic: Help choosing design for Lake Erie
Replies: 3
Views: 5748

Help choosing design for Lake Erie

Hi everyone, I can't wait to get started on my canoe. I just hope building the canoe is easier than choosing which canoe to build! :) Looking for: -I'll be using it in mostly shallow waters on Lake Erie or in a sheltered bay. The lake winds can pickup fairly quickly on the lake and turn from glass l...