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In between paying jobs this is done with the exception of some nice detail work from my sign painter guy. Long way since a year ago in...

The school year is done and we achieved my goal of getting the canoe off the form. I retire next spring, so there’s a hard end date for...

Thanks, Todd. I just hope I can get the kids fired up about it. Wood and canvas canoes come from somewhere outside of their universe.

I agree with Mike. I took the tractor seats out of my 17 foot Wenonah for just that reason. They feel great at first, but you can't...

If you have not paddled with a contoured seat, I would recommend it before you commit a large amount of effort to making them. They are...

It's hot in the barn today, but the work goes easier when you wear the correct shirt...

The “Otca” model name is thought to have been derived from Old Town Canoe Company’s cable address or telegraph code as shown below. Benson

It fits. What does "OTCA" stand for? Old Town Canoe A ...,

Welcome, the build record and other details about this canoe are available at the link below from a previous request. Benson...

The build record for serial number 118030 at https://forums.wcha.org/attachments/118030-gif.20432/ shows a 17 foot long Otca with open...

My school was given an Atkinson Traveler form this summer and I plan to use it with my kids. Here's the first of what may be an endless...

I'm sure there are several people here on the forum who will be interested in seeing your cedar lumber once you have it. Without being...

Also, I see the open gunners, but I have 3 thwarts.

It's hot in the barn today, but the work goes easier when you wear the correct shirt...

Thanks, but I’m still a little confused. The build record shows a 16’ “CR” (Charles River?), not a 17’ Otca. What am I missing?