strip plank canoe

[Dillon]

Hi all,
getting kinda tired of my proge canoe and was thinking of building a strip plank canoe to fish from. I have done a lot of research on the net and have come up with a design similar to a Canadian canoe with a few modifications. I was just wanting your thoughts on the subject,

the details are: 15ft long with a max beam of 100cm and sides about 600cm height from the chine
there will be 3 bench seats , a deck on the bow for my bow mount and maby a large eski

materials will be
* ply (a thin finishing ply i think, I can get it cheap from work)
epoxy resin, resin filler glass cloth,
bulkheads will be mdf or ply and I will use the staple method attaching the strips
The hull will be painted , probably with 2pac unless any one can think of an alternative

If u can see any flaws or can give any advice it would be much appreciated
thanks,
Dillon

[Dillon]

much like this but a bit larger height and width wise

[shoey]

Gday Dillon.

For years I have wanted to build a strip plank sea kayak but as yet havent got around to it. It would be a very satisfying project, so best of luck.

Im a big fan of leaving the natural timber finish, similar to your photo, that's what I would do.

Again, good luck.

Gerard.

[Artsy]

Would you need to steam the wood so you can bend it into shape??? wouldn't this be quite heavy????

[Dillon]

actually the process uses very thin bits of wood that can bend easily around the bulkhead forms it also makes it a very lite form of construction.
i am thinking of leavin natrule but becuse i am using ply to keep the costs down im not sure how it will look