Gunwales length prospector

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Pit Boss Mike
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Gunwales length prospector

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Hello, I'm building the 16' prospector and have found a sawyer near me who might have Ash for the Gunwales. What is the minimum length I would need for this canoe?

Any help would be appreciated.

Mike
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Jim Dodd
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Re: Gunwales length prospector

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Inwhales will be shorter. Depending on how you do your decks.
I'd say 16' 5" or longer for outwhales.
I splice mine, as I don't have long Ash available.

Jim
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