Gil Cramer
The wooden canoe Shop, Inc.
Having built numerous solo plywood boats, this is only the third 2 passenger river boat that I have built. It was built 6 years ago out of 1/4"exterior plywood. Since my previous river fishing partner had arthritis, and Ohio boat registrations are good for 3 years, this was intended to be a throw away after 3 years.
This boat is basically a 12' Jonboat stretched to 15'9". The front and back(landlubber terms) are narrower than the max 31" bottom at the center. The extra length was for social distancing before it become necessary. If you have fished the river with all its trees and snags you understand.
The boat was built light using whatever material was available. As you can see, it was not made for looks. It was much better on the water than the two previous boats I had built. It is stored under an overhang with one side to the weather. It has had several repairs, which is why it is in the shop now. It is trailered 75 miles each way to the river, and the bow eye was deforming the front. This is a beater and as you can see, absolutely no consideration has been given for cosmetics.
This boat is basically a 12' Jonboat stretched to 15'9". The front and back(landlubber terms) are narrower than the max 31" bottom at the center. The extra length was for social distancing before it become necessary. If you have fished the river with all its trees and snags you understand.
The boat was built light using whatever material was available. As you can see, it was not made for looks. It was much better on the water than the two previous boats I had built. It is stored under an overhang with one side to the weather. It has had several repairs, which is why it is in the shop now. It is trailered 75 miles each way to the river, and the bow eye was deforming the front. This is a beater and as you can see, absolutely no consideration has been given for cosmetics.