The Bear Mountain Boat Shop

Brian - thanks for all the information. I'm really intrigued by the Kipawa - and its interesting because my son, who is more technically advanced than I am, likes the traditional look, while I'm the one interested in the technologically advanced hull! Maybe its because I've paddled a bit more than h...

Thanks Brian - the Kipawa sounds fantastic to me, unfortunately doesn't quite make my son's visual grade, so now I'm wondering if some modifications to the profile (above the waterline!) might help. I'm sure this is a bad idea - nothing better than adding complexity to a first time project :laughing...

Greetings all, New builder and I think I have narrowed down designs but would like more experienced opinions. Building this for a trip to the Boundary Waters with my son (19yrs). Together we weigh about 310lbs, goal is to travel light, probably a 5-7 day trip that will include a bunch of portaging. ...