Canoe Plan for racing?

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Devin
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Canoe Plan for racing?

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I am wanting to build a woodstrip canoe specifically for racing. Would be for straight races for 2 people on flat water. I was looking at the Hiawatha but maybe a longer design like the Redbird would be better? Also would appreciate any advice on woodstrip thickness and suitable keel for a racing canoe.
Any help greatly appreciated.
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Glen Smith
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Post by Glen Smith »

Hi Devin, I believe the Freedom 17/9 is the fastest of the Bear Mountain designs. If you prefer a symmetrical canoe, the Redbird would probably be the fastest.

I haven't built or paddled either one so I am not talking from hands-on experience, just from studying the lines and the dimensions of both boats.
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Doug
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Post by Doug »

What about the C1 Racing Canoe?

http://www.bearmountainboats.com/18-6C1RacingCanoe.htm

Doug

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Doug
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Sorry that (C1) is for one.
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