16' Prospector completed

michael giswold · Post by **michael giswold** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 9:19 am

Finally finished my canoe! Launched it on Easter Sunday. I'll try and attach the link for photos as per Glen's instructions.
I was a little hesitant to post the photos after seeing all the beautiful and complex patterns and designs already submitted. She's a "plain jane" boat but I certainly felt a sense of accomplishment since I started from rough lumber and did everything from scratch - including milling all the lumber and making/caning the seats (another first for me).
I certainly made good use of all the questions and solutions from other members.
Happy paddling!

Michael Giswold

http://s899.photobucket.com/home/MGinNB ... =slideshow

Glen Smith · Post by **Glen Smith** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 10:10 am

You did a great job! I don't think any cedar strip canoe can ever be considered "plain".

Post by **Patricks Dad** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 10:13 am

She looks great! I'm sure you will enjoy paddling in it for years to come.

Snowman · Post by **Snowman** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 6:09 pm

Michael,

Very nice!

mtpocket · Post by **mtpocket** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 7:40 pm

Very pretty canoe. Well done.

michael giswold · Post by **michael giswold** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 8:58 am

Thanks for the kind words guys.
Much appreciated.

Michael

Karl Huebner · Post by **Karl Huebner** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 5:30 pm

Nice canoe. Like the way you alternated the stripes.
My canoes are less artistic than your first canoe... I can not help but to experiment on each new canoe or kayak. And none of them turn out the way I had envisioned.

You should get years of enjoyment from it and if you are ever in the central Ohio area, maybe we could get together on the water... or in the shop.

Karl
16' prospector
17' Bear Mountain Boat Freedom 17
17' Bear Mountain Boat Endeavour
14' plastic kayak
14' McCarthy style Wee Lassie II
1 Thomas J. Hill lapstrake Daisy May canoe
Coming Soon Freedom 16.2 solo