Ordered my new canoe

**762X39** · 03-17-2008, 01:35 PM

Attachment 16998After over 15 years of using borrowed canoes I decided it was time. A handcrafted 15'5" like the one in the photo but without inlay work. He (James Gjesing - www.handcraftedcanoes.com )is going to craft some custom lashing points for my drybags, rifle case and survival kit. I should have it in May.

**Dave** · 03-17-2008, 02:08 PM

That is a beautiful boat!

**Streakerfreak** · 03-17-2008, 02:21 PM

That is so nice looking I would be afraid to get it wet. You are going to have a lot of people asking about your boat when you go out. Wooden kayaks and canoes always do.

Enjoy It!

**stick** · 03-18-2008, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by Dave

That is a beautiful boat!

x2. Hand crafted boats are always nice. Post up some picks when you get it.

**adventureduo** · 03-18-2008, 06:45 PM

Nice!! Congrats on the purchase.

**grahamfitter** · 03-19-2008, 01:23 AM

Wow that looks great. I love wooden boats!

Watch out how you strap it to the roof - no metal buckles against the wood or over-tightening.

Cheers,
Graham

**HMR** · 03-19-2008, 02:03 AM

**762X39** · 05-08-2008, 04:57 PM

I was working in Waterloo yesterday so I stopped by to check on my new canoe build. James told me that he expects completion in 2 weeks. It looks like the tie downs will be carbon fibre instead of cnc machined wood (old world meets new world).Here are a couple of (poor) shots of my new canoe.

**adventureduo** · 05-08-2008, 05:29 PM

Very nice! Congrats!

**Mike S** · 05-08-2008, 06:51 PM

Very nice looking canoe. I have an 18' red cedar stripper that I built about 25 years ago, and it is still turning heads and going strong. Enjoy!

M

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