The Bear Mountain Boat Shop

You can buy the set from Woodcraft (www.woodcraft.com) for $23.99 each or $38.99 for the set. Catalog numbers are 129683 (bead), 129682 (flute [cove]), 129686 (set).

Here are my thoughts: I just got my Freedom 17'9" plans and am planning on cutting out my stations as follows: 1. Trace the station plan onto drafting vellum. 2. Cut the baseline and centerline using a sharp X-Acto knife and metal yardstick (using care to keep them at 90 deg). 3. Glue the vellu...

This is a re-post from the "Choosing a design" forum. I'm going to build a Freedom and was checking to see if I could get West System epoxy locally. I called the local Tap Plastics store, and they have their "house brand" of Marine grade epoxy (Medium B-side with 109 hardener) th...

Thanks to all for the inputs. I just ordered the Freedom 17'9" plans (and will probably build it 18' long).

Dennis

I'm going to build a Freedom and am considering using 1/2" or 5/8" MDF for the formers instead of plywood. It seems that it works smoother than plywood, and is cheaper. I plan to us the stapleless method as noted on page 125 of "Canoecraft." How about 5/8" or 3/4" MDF f...

I'm new at this, and have never even been in a canoe. However, I'm a long time camper, usually near a lake and I've wanted a canoe for a long time. I've read "Canoecraft" and "Building a Strip Canoe" and have decided to build a Freedom. I'm leaning to the 17' 9" version. I d...