The Bear Mountain Boat Shop

I picked the 15 ft Ranger. I like the lines and it will fit inside my van. I'm still debating on buying the kit. I live in the southwest and dont see a lot of cedar. Are there alternatives other than redwood.

I have wanted to build a canoe for 40 some years and now I have the time. I,m an old Patternmaker from the Navy and this is right up my alley. I have a question about the positioning of the stations. I,m assuming they are 1 foot on center and the thickness of the station forms are 3/4". Would I...