Cottage Cruiser Ready For Launch

rrwildlife · Post by **rrwildlife** » Sat May 03, 2008 5:58 pm

Hi All,

I just wanted to take a minute and share a picture of my Cottage Cruiser and take everyone who offered advice and encouragement on this project. This site is an asset to builders of all stripes and I appreciate the opportunity to learm from the members on this board.

Regards,

Ryan

Glen Smith · Post by **Glen Smith** » Sat May 03, 2008 6:26 pm

Very nice Ryan! It has a classical look to it.

Post by **Patricks Dad** » Sat May 03, 2008 10:16 pm

Very nice indeed. Congratulations on an excellent job. Enjoy!

canoeblderinmt · Post by **canoeblderinmt** » Sun May 04, 2008 8:01 am

Ryan,
A very pretty canoe. I really like the accent stripes. What woods did you use?

Greg

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Sun May 04, 2008 8:39 am

Very nice lines... the accent strip has a nice gradual curve to it which makes it and the other strips near the sheerline, pleasant and relaxing to look at. I'm sure you'll get plenty of enjoyment seeing it on the water and in various places,with the pattern of strips combined with the lines of the canoe.

Tim Eastman · Post by **Tim Eastman** » Tue May 06, 2008 11:39 am

Ditto what all these other guys said!

Although I'm not clear on why you chose a steel guardrail for a portside gunwale. :smile

rrwildlife · Post by **rrwildlife** » Tue May 06, 2008 8:00 pm

Thanks for the kind words.

Greg- The hull is made from western red cedar, which started life a 5/4 decking from Menards. The decks and accent stripe are made of Walnut with the deck having a basswood stripe. The gunnels are Northern White Ash and the seats, thwart, and yoke are Black Cherry.

Regards,

Ryan

Kerry · Post by **Kerry** » Wed May 07, 2008 11:27 am

I haven't been here for quite a while, and just thought I'd pop in and this was the first post I opened - glad I started here - what a beauty you've made. A real classic. Those cherry seats must look awsome in person.

Cheers,
Kerry