ticonderoga
"Just one more"
After restoring mant canoes over the last 12 years, I have decided to build a couple canoes from scratch with my son. We have purchased plans from Stewart Boat Works for the Chestnut 16' Pal. Right now we are just about done with the form and will starting the canoes shortly. I have never needed this quantity of white cedar for ribs and planking before and have a few questions. First, how do I determine how much wood I need for each canoe ( I can resaw to the sizes that I need). second, what are some sources that others use in the southern New England area, and finally what are other species of wood could be used for the planking. Thanks Joe