Advice for Plan Selection Needed

Nippersink1 · Post by **Nippersink1** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 11:29 pm

Hello, first time visiting here.

I was considering building (stripped) the "Wee Lassie"...or a similar size boat...perhaps a little longer.

Not sure the "Lasssie" is much of a "play" boat,. I noticed it has a flat bottom. I'd like a canoe that I could monkey around a little in. Perhaps rolling it to its side and making cute little turns and such.

I noticed Merrimacs "Baboosic" is considered a nice little play boat.
I don't think plans are available for it though.

Any pointers would be welcomed.

Thnaks much, Chris

reinbilt · Post by **reinbilt** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 8:26 am

Chris, How about a Rob Roy! at 13 foot it will carry more weight than a Wee Lassie. Check out pictures at this website.

Bryan Hansel · Post by **Bryan Hansel** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 11:16 am

You might want to try the Elan or the Espirit. These two boats are designed to do just what you want to do.

http://www.wilds.mb.ca/redriver/rrcpcso ... prit%20tag

The plans are a good price, but you will need to buy a building book if you haven't built a canoe before. I have the plans for the Elan, but haven't gotten around to build the thing yet. The lines make the boat look fun.

Bryan

Nippersink1 · Post by **Nippersink1** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 5:11 pm

Thanks Bryan. Both look promising.
Where are the plans available?

Thanks much, Chris

Nippersink1 · Post by **Nippersink1** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 5:13 pm

reinbilt wrote:Chris, How about a Rob Roy! at 13 foot it will carry more weight than a Wee Lassie. Check out pictures at this website.

The Rob Roy is a nice looking canoe for sure. What is it designed for? Is it fine for "play" boat sort of things?

Thanks
Chris