Eastern Cedar First Launch....

Sherm · Post by **Sherm** » Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:49 am

Finally launched my second Hiawatha.This one made of Eastern Red Cedar.
The Eastern Cedar added about 18lbs. to the weight. This wasn't noticeable on the
water, it paddled fast and maneurvered very well.
Just wondering that our desire for "lite-weight" might be a little over rated.
I found a "blister" just under the fiberglass the same as Dawne described in her latest post. I justed cut it out , sanded and varnished. Not too concerned with it.
If there where more I think they would have showed up already. My explanation is;probably caused from a dropplet of Blood,Sweat, and/or Tear from the building process.

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Mon Jun 28, 2010 9:09 am

The Eastern Cedar added about 18lbs. to the weight.

I used to burn ERC in a wood stove in eastern Ontario, it was heavy and hard enough. What was the final weight?

Good-looking canoe, BTW.

Sherm · Post by **Sherm** » Mon Jun 28, 2010 9:16 am

68 or 69 lbs. I used White Oak for the Gunwales, Inwales and Decks. That was
"pretty" heavy stuff also.

willo · Post by **willo** » Mon Jun 28, 2010 1:00 pm

Well you may be heavy for a strpper but your still lighter than plastic and probably even a pound or two lighter than the same boat done in fiberglass. Maybe not a tripper , but you look to have found a nice place to play. Looks nice in the water.

Glen Smith · Post by **Glen Smith** » Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:28 pm

Looks fantastic, enjoy it.

Jim Dodd · Post by **Jim Dodd** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 5:22 pm

Nice job on the Hiawatha !
I remember my Hiawatha. I set it up as a tanden, but it made a much better solo !
I enjoyed mine, and I can see you're enjoying yours !
Congrats!
Jim

Jim Dodd · Post by **Jim Dodd** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 5:25 pm

Did you build from plans in the "Canoecraft " book, and if so, was it the early edition?

Sherm · Post by **Sherm** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 6:37 pm

Yes, it was from the "CanoeCraft" Book. A great read. It was the latter
edition, I think 2006. It makes a fine River Fishing Craft.

Jim Dodd · Post by **Jim Dodd** » Thu Jul 01, 2010 7:23 am

My Hiawatha was from the earlier edition.
I always thought to add tumblehome to the design, and turn it into an AWESOME solo.
Again nice job, and enjoy !
Jim