The Bear Mountain Boat Shop

Thanks again for the response and information, every little bit helps. I won't be starting for a few weeks. I'll let you know how it goes.

Thanks for the feedback. It sounds like it paddles just like a Magic, which is great in big water.

Did you bead and cove the strips? How did you join the chine strips?

Any tips would be appreciated.

So how does it paddle? Have you paddled a Bell Magic? Is it similar?

How difficult is it to do the tumblehome? Too tough for a first build?

The boat I would like to begin making will be my first. I am an experienced paddler. I own a Bell Magic, which is my current tripping canoe. I really like the way it paddles. I also own Wenonah Voyager (actually for sale), a Minnesota II, and a Jensen 17. I have paddled both the MN II and the Jensen...