The Bear Mountain Boat Shop

Glen, Thank You for the info, pics, and your time. KNU4U :smile

Glen, good idea. I do not have an access plate to dry out the moisture, but I may be able to figure something out. Thanks for the quick reply. KNU4U. Awesome boat.

Kent, Oh my God!!!!!!!!! That is enough to make me sick. I have been in the custom cabinetry and furniture buisness for 22 years, shipping somewhere in the neighborhood of 26,000 units in that time. I have had approximately 125 cabinets a total loss from shipping damage. None of those cabinets were ...

Does anyone install floatation chambers in their canoes? Do you use an expansion and contraction valve like the one Bell Canoes installs. Where can I find them? Thanks for any help. KNU4U

I want a kayak mostly because they look so cool. I mostly canoe trip maybe six or seven days. I would have to be able to do the following: Fish, carry camping gear, saltwater but not heavy surf. I am 5'8" tall and 155#. What should I make? I kinda like Redfish (The Return). I want to order plan...

I ran some tests. Cedar, 3/32" thick strips edge glued, six feet long, 10 strips, 6 oz. cloth both sides with the weave filled and sanded. Did the same but used 5/32" thick strips. Test: Place piece over the mouth of a 30 gallon metal trash can and drop a 12# bowling ball four feet onto ce...

Thanks everyone, I appreciate your feedback. I believe I will do some testing on my own. Is it that the cedar itself is providing that much rigidity? I in no way want to "reinvent the wheel" being that it already round, it's just that I want to push the envelope. Either way I promise I won...

Hey everyone! I'm new to this forum as far as posting. Couple questions. Has anyone used quarter sawn 1/8" strips in cedar for a canoe? I have used 3/16" and will never go back to 1/4". If you have used 1/8", did you have cove and bead bits made for you? I want to build the Solo ...