With my transition to an adult leader I wanted to do something special for myself, since I've worked hard enough running the ranks when I was younger, so I want to build a cedar strip canoe.
I am looking for a canoe that meets the following requirements:
- * Can hold 2 large adults (400-500 lbs)
* Can carry gear for a 2 or 3 day trip (100 lbs)
* Can be taken down a river with very mild rapids (Class 1-2 on the Delaware River, which is just like bubbly water compared to other places)
* Is suited for intermediate to experienced canoers (flat-bottom with high stability is ok if not preferred, I know that most canoes for "experienced" paddlers have a rounder bottom, but I almost prefer the higher stability)
* Has bow/stern with recurve
I have also found these canoes by Carrying Place, they say a 17' canoe can hold 1,000 lbs? Is that true? What is different about their canoes, or is that maximum carrying capacity before it sinks, whereas Bear Mountain has their carrying capacities set to "optimal weights"?
Any help would be appreciated, I have a large canoe trip with the Troop coming up at the very end of June, and unless I am underestimating the time it will take, I would like to complete it before then. (I plan on making everything by hand including the planks and all, and will by going staple-less.)