Flyfisher?

[Kudzu]

I have been looking for a canoe for a while now. (still going to build a CS-20) I built DK-13 kayak several years ago and fished out of it some. But it was just to small. I couldn't move my legs and they eventually would cramp up. I have been looking at Kayaks but I think I canoe would be easier to fish out of. I want something I can stick on the top of my truck and drop in a creek or small lake by myself.

I have been looking at the Flyfisher. Has by chance anyone built or seen one?

I have also been looking at some lapstrake canoes and must admit I like the looks of them better. Flyfisher looks a lot like a, gulp .... fiberglass boat (shudder ).

[Joe Nelson CS#35]

I am thinking along the same lines as you...there are a lot more plans available for stippers...especially larger ones. I am considering a Gilpatcrick 18 or 20' guide model. I have a large family and even my wife and I exceed typical weight limits for smaller canoes. The 20'er is supposed to carry 1500# and still handle well with 2. But ultimately it will carry the 6 of us when necessary.

No one designer can offer enough plans to meet everyones needs. I think my needs are a little off the norm.

Joe

[Gordy Hill]

Hi Kud!

I built a Flyfisher because the Moccasin was just a bit small for my 250 pounds. The Flyfisher is longer and wider at the chines. It's quite a bit more stable and, if I remember right, weighed just a bit over 30 pounds.

If I were to build another, (could happen rather soon) I'd build boyancy chambers in the ends. Nothing fancy. There's plenty of room and it wouldn't add much weight.

By the way, Graham's paddle design is truely impressive.

Gordy

[Kudzu]

.... if I remember right' date=' weighed just a bit over 30 pounds.[/quote']

30-35 pounds sounds about right. I have looked at several similar sized boats and weights are very close. Thanks for the info!

I built one of CLC's LapStitch canoe kits' date=' the 12', for my nephew.[/quote']

Now that is nice looking canoe and very much what I was looking at. Or a stripper. Problem is I love varnished strip hulls and lapstrake equally well. What I like about the B&B design is it would be SUPER fast to construct. And probably more stable than than the others I have looked at.

I will have to check out their web site, not familiar with them. I have looked very seriously at the Tom Hill (?) design, Charlotte. But it requires a mold and is not a quick boat to build. But I love woodworking so that is not really an issue.

I have also looked at several small cove and bead strip canoes. As much as I like bright finished they really temp me to. I suspect that I will end up with one of each at some point. 8)

[Ed Hawkins]

I built a Tom Hill designed Daisy May. The book (Ultralight Boatbuilding)says it's 13'10", I stretched mine to 14'6" with no apparent unfairness. It is not a quick boat to build but I did learn an awful lot in the process. It is a stunning boat to look at even with my screw ups. Painted white outside, oiled ash gunwales and seats, bright inside planks. The PVC clamps and the little jig for doing the winding bevel are highly recommended. It came out about 40 lbs. Time spent on the mold is well worth the effort. If you're interested I have the stations.

[Kudzu]

Thanks Ed. I have that book and I sooner or latter I will build one of those. While I have not seen one in person they are beautiful boats in the photos.

Anxious to get my house finished. Then I can start building something!